Last weekend was my first trip to the University of Alabama in a really long time. I went to stay with the sweet sis and see the crazy cuz- both too much to talk about in one post!! My sister is a freshman at Bama, so you may be asking yourself, "Wow Josh, did you go down to hang out with a gaggle of 18 year old girls all weekend." My response, "Gaggle? I don't think that is the correct term to use for a group of girls. Geese maybe, but not girls. And I wouldn't say I hung out with girls- they should be described as Alabama Sorority Girls." Yep, I'm pretty sure that is how I would respond to that question.
It was great being down in Tuscaloosa for the weekend. It is a whole other world in Crimson Country. Everyone is dressed in their Sunday best (crimson & white not required, but preferred) as floods of elated collegians poor from the towering Greek-lettered houses to march across the street, chanting rants and raves with shakers in tow and mini-bottles strapped beneath designer dresses. The tide stormed the field at 2:30pm, but did not do the same with the scoreboard at the end of the 4th. The Houndstooth adorned football team triumphed over Kentucky retaining its winning season, but by only a single point. Good times were had over the weekend as many people were introduced (all of which were Alabama friendly- the best kinda friendly you can get), the infamous game day Yellow Hammers were drank, and cheers were sung. Tuscaloosa is the definition of a true southern college town- with money being shown, spirit at 250%, Greek letters omnipresent, and southern hospitality on the other side of (almost) every corner. And of course with these good times wouldn't be had without some memorable moments, here is just a highlight of a few (and no, these are NOT fabricated):
(While sitting on the couch, recapping the drunken night before)
Girl 1 to Girl 2: You were making out with hollister boy last night. EW! I was trying to be a good BFF and pull you off but you kept pushing me away. I mean, like, he was wearing a Hollister shirt. Gross.
Girl 1: Do you mind if I use your bathroom?
Girl 2: No, go right ahead girl.
Girl 1: (emerging from the bathroom moments later) OMG! I just weighed myself! That is no good! WHY do you have a scale in there!?
Girl: We've been dating awhile, before I started here. But I don't think I like him anymore. I mean, he's a Beta now.
Girl: If he stays with you, you are NOT getting in KD!!
(A pledge coming up to me during the game)
Pledge: Did I take your order?
