This is Derek and I taking a little trip to Cazenovia, NY, in, I would wager to guess, March. It's not too far away from Syracuse, but it's a nice day trip. Had to revist my NYSSSA days.
We really love our new apartment, but we spend alot of time driving around. That's one reason why I love Derek so much. I like the idea that he's willing to just pick up on the spur of the moment and go somewhere. Plus, he also has an excellent sense of direction. Which makes him a much better travel companion then, say, Shannon. Plus, he's never been in an accident. Which, considering the fact that most of my friends are in the *Tragic Driver's Club* (check back soon for the official website and application)that's a most reassuring idea.
This really should be in with some pictures from our trip to Boston, but it's one of my favorites. It was Derek's birthday, from last December, and he is very drunk. But cute, right? We went a little nutty and he dyed his hair blonde and I dyed mine red.
Derek watches sports all day long. We sit over at my mother's house as often as possible, because my parents have cable, roadrunner, and a treadmill. We have none of these things and it makes my love very happy to watch Sports Center five times daily.
He does smart things too though. He's a truly fabulous writer and an excellent cook. He's quite smart and knows lots of words I don't care to know.
Derek and I in Boston on Ed and Kristie's delicious orange couch.
But I think that the reason why I love Derek the most is because he lets me be silly and dorky and yes, he laughs at me, but at least he hugs me afterwards. And he really doesn't mind too much when I steal all the blankets (though he complains a lot). He doesn't buy me flowers because he knows I think they're dull. Instead he takes me out to dinner and we pretend it's our first date. We take pictures of silly things and he lets my friends get very drunk at our house (and that's usually where the silly pictures come in).
He takes very good care of me when I'm sick and works hard when I get emotional and messy to make me giggle. And did I mention he makes me dinner? I love that.
And some people say we don't match...like my friend Sara's mom. So I kinda feel like Coop and Audrey. Derek in his little suits and Gap sweaters...me in my raggy jeans and tight black dresses. (Well, I'm not as stylish as Audrey, or as cute...but you get the idea!) So we don't match on the outside. But, we are *so* alike on the inside and I adore him.
