three a.m. craziness
August 6, 2008
The last night of our reunion weekend, we——
Hold on. We interrupt this broadcast for an explanation. I know Mandy, Cathi, and I had never met before. But we were already friends, really and truly. And seeing each other felt like coming home. So in my heart it seemed way more like a reunion than a first-time meeting. Okay, back to what I was saying…
The last night of our reunion weekend, we pulled an almost-all-nighter. This is what we were doing around three a.m.
FOLLOW UP: Now that we clearly explained how to do it, go grab your camera and take a flaughing photo. Make sure you leave a link so we can see it!
@atangie says:
Hilarity exudes from the conglomeration of exhausted females at twilight hours. Simply endearing. You gals are great!
@mandythompson says:
your “interruption” makes me misty-eyed.
ps: the avatar… OH the avatar!!!!
i agree – anything is funny at 3am! sounds like you all had a great time!
Hey, I just commented on this video over at Mandy’s! HA!
LOVIN’ it – but where were YOU?!
@ventigrace says:
I loved all the photos at the end… they oozed fun!
That.
Is.
Awesome.
Faux Haa seemed funnier at first, but then I said Flaughter out loud. And spelled it as I typed it. If either of those things don’t make you laugh for real, hm. Yes, flaughter it is.
This looks like too much fun. Only one problem! You all look too good for being up all night!
I was real-laughing all the way through this video. I also like your new banner.
This was too cute! I especially loved the pictures at the end!! :lol:
Love you! It was so great to see pics! :D
@mandythompson says:
reunion
mandy — did you feel like it was a reunion, too, or was that just my crazy-brain? and yes… that avatar is for you.
soliloquy — ummm… i was (thankfully) waaaaaay off-camera. i’m surprised the girls let me get away with that!
roo — i agree! i think “faux haa” is sheer creative genius. but “flaughter” makes me laugh just to say it.
faith — mandy and cathi are absolutely beautiful. that was my very first thought when i saw them in the airport.
kristi — thanks — the new banner is a picture of a common sight of mine near our mission base. oh… south africa!
@cassgirl says:
okay… I’m going to get in soooooooo much trouble, because i’m in the flaughing kind of mood and am trying to get the best pics for my post much later tonight..
I think I have a job…. cannot remember at this moment.
I’m flaughing!!!
oh good! i’m so glad someone is taking me up on that! i can’t wait to see!
@cassgirl says:
me too!!!!
“having a dose of wonderful”
gotta get back to work!!
I saw Cathi’s header of you all laughing and thought, wow, that’s the nicest picture ever, and now I know your secret, ha, ha, so funny … plus, love your new avatar :)
I agree that flaughter is a word that makes me laugh just thinking of it.
I doubt there weren’t many moments over that fun filled weekend where you weren’t laughing.
I kinda get the impression you might be something of an instigator, stay in the background and let everyone else get in trouble. :)
birgit — i know! i love her header, too! and it’s surprising how real the pictures can look!
ed — there was A LOT of laughter. and… hmmm… maybe i am a bit of an instigator. i avoid the spotlight, that’s for sure.
@tamhodge says:
i can NOT believe we didnt get to see your beautimus on the vid. i know you were in the pics…but come on!
i love how you all are doing the same posts. its so BFF! LOVE. IT!!!
i think i needed a bit of BFF… i’m enjoying the simultaneous posts of the videos.
and… YOU saw me on video. isn’t THAT explanation enough of why i wasn’t on this one?!?!
I want to see Alece on video! :(
Love the new avi too, although I can’t figure out what is behind you??
ME on video?! oi vey.
the avatar is from a flaughter picture gone bad. the others were smiling beautifully, and i was making the strangest face known to man. i don’t know what’s going on!
@cassgirl says:
bran… where are your photos?
yeah, bran! come on! i bet you have great flaughter!
Oh my goodness…. I get a kick out of you gals! I can tell you would be a blast to hang out with and laugh until I pee….. :D
Dear God in Heaven!
anna — there were some almost-pee moments this past weekend. i wish i could have bottled all our laughter so i could crack it open when i needed some.
andrew — your comment made me laugh out loud!
@danielleH says:
I loved hearing your laugh on the video.
awwwww… thanks, yeller.
i’m guessing in know why the camera is shaking…i hear that someone laughs with their whole body…?
when something is REALLY funny to me, it’s near impossible for me to stay still or quiet.
(sorry drew!)
Somehow I got to this on Mandy’s site first. FABulous. Video skills aren’t too shabby either. :)
i have to confess: i wasn’t even the videographer of this take. (i was of others — there were many!) but this one was filmed with cathi’s mac, sitting on her lap. i was laying on my air mattress, watching and laughing and feeling oh-so-relieved to NOT be on camera at 3 AM!
i totally just saw this…i’ve been in hiding since we’ve been back…I’m so ready for a second.
i’m glad you finally saw my version of “our” post.
i’m ready for a second, too. dang.
we certainly can work something out w/ cheech and chong…can’t we???
let’s just say they are not invited to our next reunion!