The day started with the alarm ringing on my phone. I shut it off groggily, and then remembered- today's the day I'm meeting The Annoyed Army Wife! I bit my nails and thought about what to wear. It felt vaguely like a first date.
It got worse when I opened my closet doors. I found myself thinking, "What would chambanachik wear?" "Oh Lord," I said out loud to myself. After rolling my eyes at myself, I pulled out a sweater and got ready for the day.
I heard a knock at the door, and there she was! It was funny seeing someone who had been a picture and words on a screen turn into someone in 'real life'. My dad had picked Millie up earlier, so A.A.W. and I decided to head out for lunch.
We picked a great Mexican place in town that she used to frequent- she just happened to live here for a couple years during school, in case you didn't know! We walked in and saw a long table full of soldiers. It seemed fitting.
After that, we headed downtown to a place called the Walnut Street Tea Company- a tiny shop full of hundreds of teas, chocolates, and coffee. Because she's lived here, she knew a lot of the fun spots to visit, so I didn't even have to play tour guide. Walnut Street just so happens to be one of my favorite shops in the world.
We wandered around the area, snapping a few pictures, and then walked through campus and the quad. A couple older ladies tried desperately to convert us to something, but they were relived to hear we both believed in God. We ended the walk at the Alma Mater, where I get a couple more photos.
After we got back to the apartment, A.A.W. was able to meet Millie and and play for a few minutes. I think Millie was grateful to have another person reading to her!
As I told her, I don't really leave the house to do anything other than grocery shop anymore. It was so nice to hang out with someone my own age! There isn't a lot of introduction to be done, because, as bloggers, we tend to know more about each other than many of our 'real life' friends. Plus, it's The Annoyed Army Wife- it doesn't get better than that!
(P.S. Read her post about the day here.)
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| At the Mexican restaurant! |
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| Shopping for tea |
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| I won't share all the photos from the day, but isn't she sickeningly photogenic? |
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| In downtown Champaign |
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| On the U of I Quad |
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| The Alma Mater |
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| Millie's pretty excited! |
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| A quick story |
15 kind comments from you:
Aww fun! We still need to figure out a meet up now that I'm back in town and not crazy busy :)
How fun! It is amazing how we are brought together through blogging!
It looks like you both had so much fun! This makes me want to get out and go poking around some cool shops. I need to figure out where cool shops are first though... hmmm...
I love this! So glad you got to meet up with A.A.W! Looks like you guys had a great time. I am much like you - I stay at home, except to run errands, so to get out is so exciting for me too! Thanks for sharing the pictures :)
How fun to meet a blogger friend. Glad you guys had fun!
How fun! I would love to meet my blogging friends! Glad that you guys had a nice visit!
I love Millie's face in the last picture! She looks like she's completely in awe of AAW, which we all are! How much fun to get to meet in person!
How exciting! Also the Alma Statue a little creepy? And the 2nd to last picture of Millie she looks so much like Sky! I usually think she favors you but you can see him so much in the photo maybe its the androgynous wardrobe?
How exciting!! That is so cool!! And of course, Millie is absolutely adorable.
It's so fun meeting other bloggers!
walnut street sounds downright AMAZING, and that day looks so great!! so exciting --you got to spend the day with a lovely blogger! sweet!
Sounds like such a fun day together! I always get so nervous before I meet another blogger.
That is so awesome for a real live in person chat! lol. (-:
So glad y'all got to meet! I'm still jealous, but happy for you! ;)
This was DEFINITELY the high point of my trip! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had so much fun meeting you and Millie and won't soon forget the kindness you've shown me. It was good to finally see your face in person, Friend.
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