Awesomeness First

I asked for a topic and I got a couple. : ) Thanks, everyone! My first post will answer the question…

“Why are your friends Joseph and Ashley so awesome?”

Where oh, where do I start with this couple? I guess I have to start with Ashley because I’ve known her longer than her awesome husband, Joseph. Ashley and I attended the same high school and lived in the same city growing up. Notice I said attended. I knew who Ashley was in high school, but we didn’t run in the same crowds. I, of course, was attached my brother’s friends the first two years and then Stephanie and Jana for the last two years.(Yes, I had been with Jana and Steph since middle school.)  Moving on…after high school I attended State Tech and eventually graduated with an Associates. I ended up at PHG and loved so many things about working there. BUT, I still thought about teaching all the time. Jana convinced me to go back to school. She may or may not have even threatened me. (I know, Jana! ha!) I took her seriously and enrolled at Crichton College. I was in the program that had class EVERY Wednesday night. Guess who was in my group?! ASHLEY!! I remember seeing her and thinking something like oh, great, some girl from high school. At this point in my life I wasn’t ready to revisit my high school days. It turned out to be great. We spent almost every Wednesday night together for 2 years. After all those lectures, projects, heartaches, and joyous events we became really good friends. I remember saving her ass with a few teachers. What are friends for? lol Somewhere in all of this I met Joseph. I realize now that I know Joseph, but I feel like I know him more than I do from Ash talking about him. He’s a fun-loving, beer drinking (and brewing), honest, funny guy. Oh, and he’s bald. (by choice) We had some great times hanging out as a foursome. (Ashley and Joseph. Jason and Me) But, I still haven’t answered the questions as to why  they are so awesome……

A list of things I have in common with these two or just things that make them awesome

• We have a deep love for the UT Vols!
• No matter where we live, we are all proud to be from The South.
• We all have a soft spot for children and dogs and cats.
• We have all recently moved. They moved to STL in May. I moved in August.
• We’ve all attended small colleges.
• We are all very loving and forgiving.
• Joseph and I love beer. : ) He would be so proud of me for trying so many new one

Another reason this couple is soooo awesome is that they love people. This summer before the move to Colorado, I spent a weekend with them in St. Louis. I should really rephrase that…They put up me, my mom, my cousin and her baby in their townhouse. Ashley only let us take them to dinner once. She cooked for us and made sure we had everything we needed. Joseph had school and Ashley had to work, but they were more than willing to open their home to us. We had a great time in St. Louis. I had the opportunity to see them quickly at Christmas. They came by Mom’s house to visit. And, the last time I was home we all met at the walk. Then, they were cool enough to come to KT’s house for the stock the bar party that night. They brought the moonshine. No, Joseph didn’t make it. It was a hit and scared me to even smell it. Joseph and Ashley are two of the nicest people I have ever met. They would do anything for anyone. They have a great relationship together. Yes, they get irritated with each other, but you can always see the love between them. They have always supported me and been true friends. How did I get so lucky to have them in my life?

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