Texts from Sam

(Good Luck, Charlie series finale.)

Sam: Did you watch the finale?
9:46pm

Me: Yep.

Sam: What'd you think?
9:47pm

Me: Meh
9:48pm

Sam: I know! So disappointing

Me: It really was.
9:49pm

Sam: Still sad to see it go. The series is on Netflix though. I queued it
9:50p

Me: Lol. Even Allan watched the finale.
9:51p

Sam: It really is kind of like our family. Minus a few kids.
9:52p

Me: I am not that mom!
9:54p

Sam: ..... You're very similar

Me: No....

Sam: Yeah, just a little bit.
9:56pm

Me: Whatevs

Sam: Not the whole wanting to be on tv thing, but you know, everything else is close
10:01pm

Me: Riiiiiight

Sam: It is. It's a good thing
10:07pm

Me: If you say so...

Saw this on Sam's tumblr and decided to copy the picture here. I've been trying to explain this very thing, and the picture does it so simply.

I am very proud for not being the mother standing behind this daughter. Instead, I am a mother standing behind her son; the one in front of her and the one reflected in the mirror.

 

Last Night's Feature

After last week's movie disaster I had Sam pick out the next DVD from Netflix. As he's taking a Shakespeare class next semester he suggested Anonymous.

Initially it was difficult keeping up with who was who between the present and the flashbacks. Young flashback Edward looked very much like Young (present) Henry. I was finally able to follow along by the length of their pretty blond hair.

We both really enjoyed the overall premise of the movie. Was Shakespeare a fraud as the movie and the poster suggest? According to the movie, Shakespeare was an asshole and it was Edward, Earl of Oxford who wrote the plays. It really does make you wonder...

Last Night's Feature

I received this DVD from my queue back the first of November. Things got busy with work and rehearsals, not to mention Christmas, and it still remained unopened on the desk. Not needing to worrying about going to work today, I asked Sam if he wanted to watch it with me late last night.

Two hours and five minutes. 2 hours and 5 minutes of complete drek. I just don't get why this movie was such the rage when it came out. Everyone I knew was encouraging each other to go see the movie. "It's hilarious!" they all said.

Hilarious? Uh, no. Not even close. It was absolutely ridiculous, tiringly awkward and astoundingly annoying. And Jon Hamm was just, ugh, filthy. The only redeeming part of the entire movie were the scenes with Officer Rhodes.

Sam said it best, "Unfortunately I can't unsee this movie." 

Public Dedication to Sam

The last 6 months have been a journey for sure. Through a few tears and some outside help, I learned to let go and to fully embrace. I wanted to let my world know of my committment and the perfect way was through a dedication in my Sordid Lives bio.

I took a picture and texted it to Sam. The flash may make the bio difficult to read. Here's what it says:

Cheryl Ann Roberts (Latrelle Williamson) is absolutely thrilled to return to the Theatre Alliance stage and reprise one of her favorite roles. She last appeared here as Willadean in the poignant "The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife." Cheryl Ann has appeared with Open Space Café Theatre, the Paramount Acting Company, CTG, Kernersville Little Theatre, Twin City Stage, Stained Glass Playhouse, Clemmons Community Theatre, Davie Theatre Company, and Hickory Community Theatre. She's also done commercial and voice-over work. Cheryl Ann would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support. She dedicates her performance to her grandfather (who always watches from the best seat in the house) and to her son, Sam.

Sam immediately responded:

Text to Sam

Me: You okay? I've read it is really bad. Hoboken is flooded and North Bergen had windows blown out.
12:12am

Me: When u can, please text me. Just want to know u are safe. I don't care about the time. I love you.
1:04am

Sam: We're all okay.
1:43am

Me. Ok. Thank you. Still in the basement?

Sam: We're fine. Still have power :)
11:07am

Texts from Sam

Sam: So far, so good. Just some really strong winds that come and go. 
1:46pm

Sam: We're bunkered in the basement. Still have power.
8:08pm

Me: OMG. That bad? Rain? Wind?

Sam: No. I have to play into their panic and insanity. We don't need to be here but "just to be safe".
8:45pm

Me: Ok. Please keep me updated. Stay safe. I love you.


Sam: I will. I love you. I've already talked to grandma Susan.
8:48pm

Me: Keep in touch as much as you can and no matter the time.

Sam: Will do. Tell Cade I love him

Me: I talked with him. He's thinking of you too.

Sam: :) love you all
9:06pm

Text to Sam

Me: Cade's Pride cars

Sam: Awe :)

Texts from Sam

Sam: Voting for Obama in a school election?

Me: Cade?

Sam: Huh?

Me: you sent me a text about voting for Obama in a school election

Sam: Yes. That's the episode of "New Normal" that's on tonight

Me: Oh

Sam: Is that what you want me to watch?

Me: the whole series not just the 1 episode but yes definitely watch it tonight

Sam: Ah Okay. Oh I've seen commercials for this. It has that guy who was in National Treasure with Nicholas Cage. A woman is a gay couple's surrogate mother. Created by Ryan Murphy from Glee.

Me: and the lead actor from the Book of Mormon

Sam: Oh wow! Cool! Is that why you want me to watch it?

Me: Not entirely

Sam: Is this the new show you're into?

Me: Yes           

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Sam: Mr. Gyllenhaal

Sam: The set (can't really see the water). I snuck this just for you.

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Sam:

Me: I sooo want to see his show!

Sam: Um...don't hate me...but we're going Friday...

Me: WHAT?!?!

Me: I hate you! I ahte you hate you hate you hate you hate you

Sam: Then I guess I won't be mailing you a program.

Me: Call me.  

Sam's First Job

Back in June when Sam told me he got a job, I thought he said he was working at Bacon Bagels. He corrected me after he picked himself from falling over with laughter. He works at Bakin' Bagels in Maywood, New Jersey. Of course we had to stop in for breakfast and to see Sam in action.

Here's what the store looks like from the inside.

Not sure why this picture came out so light, but here is Sam hard at work making mine and Cade's bacon, egg, and cheese bagels.

Texts from Sam

Sam: where are you

Me: back at the hotel

Sam: Wow, that was quick!

Me: I know. We only had to circle around once!

Sam: So next time you come up and stay there, you'll be pros

Me: That is what grandma said. Cade wants to come back in October.

Sam: What's in October? Fall break?

Me: Or a weekend, I think he misses u.

Sam: I miss him too

Me: I know. I loved watching u hold his hand. Bb and Lb.

Sam: We were in the pool last night and he just turned to me and said, "You're my brother." before he swam to the other side.

Me: Meant a lot to you, didn't it?

Sam: Yeah

Me: I think he would have used Sam more often if grandma had tried

Sam: Probably. She'll get it eventually.

Me: U just need to gently remind her to call u by your name. 

An Afternoon in the (NY) City

Today's plan was to head into the city. My plan was to perhaps see a Broadway show. Sam wasn't too interested in any of the shows, my mom didn't care either way and Cade was a flat no. Since I didn't want to plunk down $400 for the less than ecstatic we simply walked around Times Square. We spent a good deal of time in M & M's World.

Cade is getting his "color" read. His color was aqua.

We also stopped in Hershey'sand then tried to find The Drama Book Shop. We walked several blocks only to find the shop is closed on Sundays.

We decided to go to Chevy's to cool off, rest and have an early dinner.

After dinner we headed back to Sam's via Port Authority's 163/Route 3 bus. Once we got back to his house, I could tell he didn't want us to leave. We hung out for a while where Cade sat with Sam in an oversized chair watching Spongebob. All too soon, and because of the heat, it was time for us to head back to the hotel. It was almost as hard leaving Sam as it was watching him leave back in May. My plan to stop by his work for breakfast the next morning before hitting the road was but a small consolation.

Texts from Sam

Sam: Laptop/printer shopping...I feel uncomfortable and unintelligent without you helping me :/

Text to Sam

Me: Just so you know, I'm having a moment. We are in Walmart getting Cade's school supplies. A wave of sadness hit me that you aren't here too.

Sam: I haven't evens started with supplies yet cuz I have no idea what I'll need. But yea, that's x5 million is where I was last night.

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Sam: Restoring my childhood one CD at a time.

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Sam: Walking around Barefoot Landing. Missing you guys a lot.

Me: Miss u too. Wish I was there too. Except for the bridges.

Sam: I'd hold your hand like I did last time. 

Texts from Sam

Sam: I found Cade's name on a boogie board.

Me: Lol! It's a misspelling!

Sam: I know! But it's his name! :)