The "JDAR" Chronicles Continue

For those of you who are not into acronyms, JDAR stands for John, Dot, Adam, and Robin. Our friendships are continuing to get tighter and tighter. Last night, Dot and I picked up Adam on our way to the H and R Block banquet. This was a chance for the entire Terre Haute district to get together and celebrate the end of tax season as well as receive awards. We had a good meal, played bingo, and just relaxed. After that, the four of us went to Imperial for karaoke. The evening was fun, but, unfortunately had to end a little earlier than usual. We'll make up for that next week. Looks like the next outing may come as early as Monday night. Jigg's does karaoke that night. I'm just glad that moving to Bloomington hasn't resulted in being cut off from my favorite activities and, more importantly, my two best friends!!

Just When I Thought Things Couldn't Get Better

Last night my two best friends from Terre Haute shared their first private date. Up until now, they had only seen each other when I was also around. Things went very well. I'm so excited for Robin and Adam. Tomorrow, they are going to come over here to Bloomington for karaoke. This will be their first trip to my new town. It'll be great to see them again, but, it'll also be nice to show them around. I'd brought them both to Bloomington before, but, this was before they knew each other. As an IU grad, Bloomington will always be "the" college town. For me, Bloomington also holds a special place in my heart because my Mom grew up here. In fact, she attended school on the IU campus at University School from her 7th grade year until she graduated.

I really appreciate the effort that Robin and Adam are putting into continuing their friendship with me while they are building their own relationship. It means so much to me. Dot has also become friends with them so she enjoys their company as well. I'm really looking forward to introducing another club to Adam's magical voice. I wonder if they'll still consider me to be a singing sensation after tomorrow night. Well, time will have to tell the story on that one. To be continued...

Best of Friends

I found out last night just how truly incredible my girlfriend is. My best friend, Robin, had asked me if I could come over to Terre Haute again to join her and Adam at Jigg's for karaoke. My initial thought was that I couldn't because Dot, my girlfriend, would not be able to make it. She had a paper due the next day that she needed to finish. When she came home and I mentioned this to her, she told me that she would like me to stay with her. She also said she wanted me to go especially since Robin wanted me there. I made sure that she was comfortable with the idea and made the drive to TH. Adam, Robin and I had a blast singing karaoke and then going to Denny's for a late meal. When I got home, I was welcomed by those same loving arms I've grown accustomed to. She wasn't mad at all and she wasn't testing me. She said exactly what she meant. How many women will do that, guys? I've got a true treasure. Robin, thanks for the invite and we'll keep coming back. Dot, thank you for being the best girlfriend a guy could want. I'm soooo blessed to have both of you in my life.