Rags to Riches, So to Speak
I was tagged by castocreations to complete this particular meme. I’m sure since I waited so long to do it, she probably thinks I was never going to, but AH HA! I AM going to do it. I didn’t stalk her back to her blog and promise to complete it only to break my word. Now don’t get me wrong, I break my word quite often, but only when I’ve made promises to cook or clean or give blowjobs.
Now then.
One of the rules is to: Write about an incident in your life you first thought was really bad, but ended up being a blessing.
Now that’s something I like: a writing topic with some room to breathe. English teachers everywhere could learn a lesson or 2 from this. STOP RESTRICTING CREATIVITY with your rigid subject matter! And for God’s sake, how many times does a student have to read “Romeo and Juliet”? I was forced to read that play 5 times in high school. And you know what? It only confirmed what I already knew: TEENAGERS are stupid.
But let’s get back to this here meme.
The Bad:
Many of you know I used to work for the Transportation Security Administration. The time I was employed there (2 years to be exact), is NOT one I am overly fond of. It was basically 2 years of routine ass fucking, minus the lube. Now while some people might get off on that, I gotta say it was definitely something I could have lived without. The work environment our wardens tried so hard to cultivate was one of idiocy and back-stabbery. Thinking and attempting to solve problems logically was frowned upon… as was knowing how to read and write (often referred to as “showing off”). The Powers That Be wanted nothing more than an army of Human-like automatons who labored without rest or complaint. Clearly, a good time was had by all.
The Blessing:
Even though ‘the help’ was discouraged from communicating with one another (there was fear of a possible revolution), we found ways to discreetly exchange messages. Pretty soon, in a place devoid of anything inviting, I had friends. Ours was a circle of 7. We quickly learned our chances of working together improved the less we showed how enjoyable an outcome that would be. For months we labored together, forming bonds. Pretty soon we were meeting up outside of work, going to movies, and having drinks at the local spot. Naturally, in a group setting, there are people you get closer to than others. Even now I can’t pinpoint when it happened, but I developed a decided interest in Jan. And so like any rational person, I wanted to let him know how I felt in the most roundabout way possible. I began talking to him more, I conveniently went to lunch when he did, and at the end of our shift we just happened to take the same shuttle. I was happy with the way things were progressing, it was a slow unspoken courtship. But somewhere along the line, I must have slipped up and displayed a sliver of contentment.
Our group was ordered to split up. My job duties were changed and I was to be transferred to a different part of the terminal. Jan was asked to report to a different terminal entirely, and others in our group were sent elsewhere. And so, to celebrate our time together, we planned a party of sorts. It was set to take place after the last shift on our last night together. And what fun it was. I don’t remember a lot of what happened because I drank quite heavily that night. I recall taking several shots of Patron and calling one of my good friends a “cockgobbler” several times. I also remember sampling the most awesomest thing ever: BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP. Oh… My… God…
I got wasted. I was stumbling around, laughing at everything and yelling random obscenities. Needless to say I was in no condition to drive. And who do you think was volunteered to hang out with me until I sobered up? Why, it was none other than Jan the Virile Dutchman! And it was there in the dark parking lot I finally confessed my feelings. I’m sure it had something to do with him being transferred, but definitely more to do with me being completely fucked up. But I came clean… and it turns out he liked me, too.
And then we started dating.
And then he proposed.
Then we got married.
Our 1 year anniversary was yesterday.
So the job was not so good, but being able to walk away with a few awesome friends and a husband is not so bad 
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33 Responses for "Rags to Riches, So to Speak"
3 things…
1. Awesome story. I’ll go out on a limb and say that things worked out swell in the end. Happy Anniversary as well!
2. Cockgobbler is one of the BEST insults. Simple, but very vivid.
3. Bacon is the ultimate condiment.
whoo hoo! congrats. what a beautiful picture!
Why no sloppy anniversary post! spoilsport!
Happy anniversary you cockgobbler! we are friends so I can call you that?
That dress is a wowser
I meant soppy! not sloppy! curses, bugger, twat.
Happy Anniversary to you and the H…
Its always a comfort to know that things end well. Take care…
Best Wishes…
Arv.
You look beautiful!! What a great story! It’s nice to know that something good can come from the idiocy that is more often than not the TSA (sorry, I fly a LOT).
Wow, great story, wonderful writing style, although I must beg to differ on how frequently people should read Romeo and Juliet. This classic work of literature opens the mind to new nuances with every reading, and honestly only reading it five times couldn’t possibly expose you to all of its richness.
I agree with Claire on that lovely word cockgobbler, its truly wonderful.
Finally, the virile dutchman? Do I detect a hint of something quite pregnant in that expression?
I know SEVERAL cockgobblers! Also, what a great picture. Pure happiness.
Beautiful pic!
Just found your blog,(via Carl in Spain) and I LOVE it! Will now be a regular reader!
@ Natural- Thanks!!! Let’s see if I’m singing the same tune next year, eh?
@ Claire- LMAO. I know, huh? I DID say I was gonna go all out. But in the interest of not embarrassing myself too much, I thought it prudent to go this route. Nothing like a meme to give one an excuse to be a little mushy! Hahaha @ your typos. Maybe I should install the plugin that let’s you edit your comments…. of course people attempting to correct their typos is fun to see!
@ Arv- Thanks
@ Mrs. R- Thanks!!! You know, aside from a few friends…. I don’t miss that place one bit. I can deal with a lot of bullshit (and what job doesn’t offer some form of it?) from an employer, but TSA really pushed me to the limit.
@ Carl- We’re gonna have to disagree about Romeo and Juliet. Bleh. I think it’s truly one of my least favorite Shakespeare plays and yet it’s one I’ve read the most. I never clicked with the material. Maybe because of my disdain for teenagers?
And me… pregnant? LOL… not so much. I think babies are out for another few years. I just used “Virile Dutchman” because Jan is always talking about how he’s Dutch and informing me of the different things his people excel in. Of course I would be remiss if I didn’t remind him of the Slave Trade.
@ Modern Glam- Well hello and WELCOME! I think it’s about time Carl was good for something
But seriously… yeah, don’t be a stranger, I’m not supposed to talk to them anyway. Thanks for dropping by!
I can’t believe I work so hard to build up my own readership and then you go and steal them! ModernGlam, say you aren’t going to abandon me, pleeease.
Great photo of a happy couple:) Congrats on the anniversary too!
Marriage is a wonderful thing.I tried it for about 20 years or so LOL
I break my word quite often, but only when I’ve made promises to cook or clean or give blowjobs.
HA HA HA HA
you never cease to Crack Me Up.
Oh I love the photo of you two. AWESOME.
I loved this meme…of course you ROCKED IT
oopss………….HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
That is cool. Really, really cool. Great story about how you guys met. I will never look at bacon-wrapped shrimp the same way. Congratulations and here is to many more years of wedded bliss for you and your hubby.
Oh my gosh!!! I have tears in my eyes and goose bumps raising up my legs. Seriously!!! You were a stunning bride and it’s so obvious how happy you guys are. I LOVE that photo!!! =D Your dress is divine.
And thank you for playing! It cracks me up that you use the term A** F****ED. ROFL I can’t even typing it without blushing. *grin*
It just goes to prove my theory that everything happens for a reason - even extremely painful and unfair things.
Cheers!!!
So that’s how you met Jan! Lucky man!
How come we didn’t hear a peep from you about your anniversary…no post…no photos…no nuthin?! I feel gipped.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
XOXOXO
RC
@ Frank- 20years?! Wow… Now that’s AWESOME. Jan might not want to admit it, but I think YOU and I know who the boss is!
@ Meleah Rebeccah- Thanks… and THANKS! I’ll admit it was nice being all girly for one day. And I know I’m wrong for not following through on some of those BJ’s…. but OH WELL.
@ Mr. Shife- Mmmm… that bacon-wrapped shrimp was RIDICULOUS. I haven’t had any since either
@ castocreations- Thanks!!!… I was going to go for something more tea-length (I think that’s what they call it - the hem stops somewhere around your mid-calf) since I was married on a boat. But wouldn’t ya know it? They didn’t have any in my size. But I was happy with what I wound up going with.
@ Random- Would you believe I wanted to stick to my post schedule?? Also, I had a lot going on yesterday
But I kinda stuck to my word [sort of]. I mean, I think I maintained a nice level of mushiness here 
Thanks for your well wishes. Now… if we could just WIN THE LOTTERY!
Too sweet!
What started out as science fiction ended as a fairy tale. And that picture - sheer bliss! What a lovely wedding gown, and oh yes, happy first anniversary!
PS Now I know where to head should I run out of stupers to study!
I can’t believed you actually tagged, “‘ass’ and ‘fucking’” from your post hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Sorry just had to get that out. What a wonderful story! Happy Anniversary!!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! beautiful gown might I add! So happy for the both of you. Hope you guys did something really fantastic together.
Update: I realised that I am not really cut out for the world of socialising in real life. Kinda sat around and did nothing.
So no Ms VIP for me. Haha… 
Have a great week babe!
What a lovely post, sweetie!
Congratulations!
Cxx
A dutchman eh? A good friend of mine is dutch.
Where do you put all of his wooden shoes?
No you know I had to cry, right? That was totally awesome!!! Loved it!! AWWWWW Cinderella got her man!!!
You two look so good together!!! Happy Anniversary!!! many Many Many More to come!!!!!!
S.
What a WONDERFUL story!! A very Happy Anniversary to the both of you!!!!!
That is a beautiful wedding photo!
Carl the speechless said: May 7th, 2008 at 11:27 am
“I can’t believe I work so hard to build up my own readership and then you go and steal them! ModernGlam, say you aren’t going to abandon me, pleeease.”
ROFL, of course not! Do you take me for fickle or something? (God, I find it so hard to talk online without smilies…..craving them in comment forms, including mine)
Um, Jillian, I’ve heard a lot of insults, but “cockgobbler” is new to me! LMAO!
I had to read this post twice because I initially saw the tags, then had tunnelvision on the first go-round looking for “ass fucking”.
Sneak.
Congrats on your 1-year.
Beautiful story and Happy Anniversary!
So thing might not be as bad as it seems sometimes
happy anniversary! great story!
You two make such a beautiful and happy-looking couple! Happy Anniversary!
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