London Haul

If you want great music to listen to while you read this our playlist from our shopping trips together:
Angel - Shaggy
Not Over You - Gavin McGraw
Who Says - Selena Gomez
Story of My Life - Luke Conard and Joey Graceffa (Joey's version)
Someone that I Use to Know - Luke Conard, Ingrid Nilsen, and Landon Austin

+Hunter Collins and I went shopping around London inside and outside of the wonderful city

Rituals:

• Cool Dragon Body Gel
• Sento Bath Cream
• Dragon Mud Body Scrub

River Island:

• White London T-Shirt
• Dark Red Liverpool T-Shirt
• Dark Grey Bird Smoke
• Black Contrast Sleeve Hooded Cardigan

Marks and Spencer:

• Woodspice Amber Talc

The Who Shop:
My girlfriend is freaking amazing for taking me here!!!

• Disappearing Tardis Mug
• Sonic Screwdriver Talking Pizza Cutter
• Trust me ..I am The Doctor Med
• TARDIS Union Flag T-Shirt Medium
• Doctor Who 50th Aniversary Monopoly Limited Edition <----- Hunter showed me this and the guy at the counter told me she was a keeper... Well duh I ain't stupid.
• Tardis Handbook

Game:

Original name, no? Atleast we have GameStop....

• Call of Duty: Ghosts Prestige Edition
• Xbox 360 250GB With Kinect & Kinect Adventures <---- Yes I did. I had a blast playing video games at night too.

Poundland:
Basically like our Dollar General or Dollar Tree

• Toblerone Milk
• After Eight Carton
• Cadbury Dairy Milk
• Walkers Quavers Cheese Snacks 5 Pack
• Walker Prawn Cocktail Crisps <--- Looks like Lays Potato Chips but have WAYYY more flavors in the UK.
• Mcvitie's Rich Tea Biscuits
• Disney Favourites Cookie Tin
• 7up <--- I honestly bought this because it wasn't Sierra Mist... 

Tokyo Toys

• Death Note: "Cosplay - Death Note Book

Harrod's:

• The Gringotts Bank Coin Collection
• Harrods Leather Style Kindle Case
• Harrods London Bus Keyring
• Harrods His Lordship Mug
• 2 Harrods Pedestal Mug - Black and White - This is for my aunt and uncle
• Harrods Sherbet Lemons  - Yes I did get these because of Harry Potter
• Steiff Winnie The Pooh Bear
• The East India Company English Stilton Cheese Biscuit
• Harrods Heritage Sweet Biscuit Assortment
• Harrods Selection Of Belgian Chocolates
• Harrods Fire-Breathing Fizzy Sour Favourites
• 2 Games For Motion Monopoly With Chocolate Pieces
• Games For Motion Scrabble With Chocolate Pieces
• Harrods Tea Trio Gift (Breakfast Blend / Earl Grey / Afternoon Blend
• Burberry Brit

Harry Potter Museum

• Severus Snape's Patronus Phone Case for iPhone
• Professor Snape's Wand by Noble Collection
• Gryffindor Bowtie
• Harry Potter Exclusive Hogwarts Crest Tapestry Throw

Harry Potter at Platform 9 3/4  

- My girlfriend was awesome enough to take me here so I could run into Platform 9 3/4!

• BURGUNDY LANYARD & TICKET
• MAGNET & TICKET
• PLATFORM 9 3/4 MUG & SPOON
• GRYFFINDOR™ QUIDDITCH SWEATER
• ADULT EDITION HARDCOVER BOXED SET <--- Hunter actually heard me shriek.
• HOGWARTS™ LIBRARY BOXED SET
• THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD

Deeper Waters

1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? I think I would feel about 40. But that's because of my hyperthyroid.
2. Which is worse, failing or never trying? Never trying because you never know.
3. If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do? Because of things that we think limit us and judgement.
4. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? I think mine is well balanced between do and say.
5. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world? Nonbelievers.
6. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich? Well it wouldn't be the U.S. I honestly think France would be. 
7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing? I am doing what I believe in. I volunteer at the hospital and when I go home I always go by the daycares.
8. If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently? Well I wouldn't have spent almost 20 years in school...
9. To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken? All of it. I have the option of going against the grain and rules. 
10. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things? Doing the right things. 
11. You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do? Clear my throat and tell them that they are wrong and that they don't know her.
12. If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be? Enjoy your youth and don't wish it away.
13. Would you break the law to save a loved one? Yes
14. Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity? Yes I have.
15. What’s something you know differently than most people? Being on the end of the backlash of gay people. 
16. How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy? We are all different. Our backgrounds, social environments, and the way we were brought up. 
17. What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back? Express myself a lot deeper.
18. Are you holding onto something you need to let go of? The last conversation with my grandfather.
19. If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why? I would move to London because this is an amazing country. 
20. Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster? No I don't. 
21. Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton? Joyful simpleton
22. Why are you, you? God wanted to make a masterpiece. Just kidding. God thought that making someone like me could change the world.
23. Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend? I believe so.
24. Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you? Losing a good friend who lives right near you.
25. What are you most grateful for? Family and friends that turns into family.
26. Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones? Lose old memories. Hopefully there is a good reason to lose them.
27. Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first? Yes
28. Has your greatest fear ever come true? Yes
29. Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now? 5 years ago? No. 3 years ago? Yes
30. What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special? My grandma cooking and decorating. I was her baby but she didn't baby me. I was right there outside holding a tupperware bowl full of clothespins while she attached the lights to the house or putting oven mitts on to get out the cobbler I ask for. 
31. At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive? Ice skating with Hunter. 
32. If not now, then when? Usually tomorrow but then it turns into the day after tomorrow.
33. If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose? Nothing honestly.
34. Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever? Yes. 
35. Why do religions that support love cause so many wars? Because the other side usually tries to be little them. 
36. Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil? Sometimes. 
37. If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job? No. 
38. Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing? Less work to do.
39. Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before? No.
40. When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in? A lot of the times. Uncharted waters. 
41. If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today? My family then my college friends.
42. Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous? No
43. What is the difference between being alive and truly living? Living means doing something besides just sitting your kitchen and wasting your life with whens and ifs.
44. When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right? About 10 seconds too late
45. If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake? In case the lesson is a harsh one.
46. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you? Speak out
47. When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing? Last night
48. What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love? I love trying new things. Yes they have. I tried new sushi today.
49. In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that? Probably hey I am on a London trip.
50. Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you? Both

To Whom It May Concern,

I want to thank you. Your so called impatience made me the luckiest guy in the world. And trust me you don't have the patience I do. I waited hours, days, weeks, months, YEARS. When you want something bad enough you wait. And for her I would have waited 1,000 years.

She knows she can be herself around me. She can go hunting. She can go massive shopping. She can go see her family without me hounding to see her as well. I let her do what she wants to do and find things that make her grow instead of just staying put on a couch or a bed.

Those big blue eyes come alive with many emotions. When I started to get to know her again they were filled with pain, clouded by uncertainty but rimmed with freedom. As time went by those eyes shined with excitement, glittered with admiration, and were wide with liberation. The polite smiles went to a constant grin that still is brighter than 100,000 watt light bulb.

Her brain was filled with uncertainty too, but that was quickly diminished by herself. She realized that you weren't worth her feeling like crap over. People (well really just one person) told her that it's shame the two of you couldn't have made things worked. And you know what she said? "It's perfectly, fine I like what God is doing in my life now."

To make her feel like a million bucks doesn't mean you have to spend money on her. Trust me she spends that on herself when she wants to or feels like it. You actually ask SELFLESS questions about Disney, make-up and teaching. Then you actually and have an intelligent conversation. Don't bring up being together. She knows it.

Want to know why she doesn't like to cuddle? She is sure of herself. Cuddling is like trying to cover up insecurities. Why have we snuggled? Because it's cold. It's not like having someone cover you up so you don't look bad anymore. What do we do since we don't cuddle? We sprawl out on the floor. Four empty couches are surrounding us and we are piled up on the floor.

Didn't you hear the resentment of her giving up her dreams? Sacrifices have to be made to really love a person. Do I want to be away from her for 5 months? No. But I will drive 10 hours each weekend and I have a child too. If she doesn't want me to come down there am I going to throw a fit? No. She cares about my well being too.

And the whole thing trying to get buddy-buddy with her family? Every single one of them have thanked me for not being clingy. You have your own family be clingy with them. Honestly? Her brother was so happy the two of you broke up because it meant he got to see his sister again.

Honestly, all of these mistakes were for my benefit like I said, so once again thank you. You paved the way just like our mutual friend said you would have done so.

I have loved talking to her listening to the passion of the things she loved. I have loved watching her fall in love with mothering acts with my daughter. Seeing her excitement when the Disney World in .... Miles sign showed up. Seeing her face when she got Olaf on her cup. Watching her dance for hours while still trying to keep her gaze on me. Laughing when I scooped her up and carried her across ever threshold she has including her London one.

Finding out every little detail. Loving the slight glances of her body I get now and again. But there is one thing that bothers me the most. RESPECT her! She said she didn't want to have sex at all until marriage. Don't start telling stories of girlfriends past and what they did of course that would have put doubt in her mind. So no as bad as I want to think about sex with her I don't. I enjoy more things about her. So you enjoy your car and buggy.

I'll be dancing in Norway while having a cup of tea with a blue eyed bombshell from Alabama.

God Bless
Vince.

On the Way

1. Where were you 3 hours ago? Sitting at the airport
2. Who are you in love with?This country girl named Hunter
3. Have you ever eaten a crayon? Yes my grandma bought me those smelling crayons I ate the pink rose one.
4. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? My girlfriend's laptop, iPad, iPhone, earphones, and pillbox.
5. When is the last time you went to the mall? Yesterday
6. Are you wearing socks right now? Yes
7. Does your family have a car worth over $2,000?- Yes
8. When was the last time you drove out of town? Today all the way to Atlanta
9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days? Nope but I will in the next 5 days
10. Are you hot? Not at the moment. 
11. What was the last thing you had to drink? Champagne
12. What are you wearing right now? Duck Commander tshirt and sweatpants.
13. Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it? Both.
14. Last food that you ate? Hardes this morning for breakfast.
15. Where were you last week at this time? Planning mine and Hunter's next Disney trips
16. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week? Yes a the shirt I'm wearing
17. When is the last time you ran? This morning with Hunter
18. What's the last sporting event you watched? I was watching the Clemson game when we boarded.
19. What is your favorite animal? 
20. Your dream vacation? Norway at the moment.
21. Last person's house you were in? Mary Ann's
22. Worst injury you've ever had? Broke ribs and burns from working at Starbucks.
23. Have you been in love? Yes
24. Do you miss anyone right now? No
25. Last play you saw? Does the Rockettes count? Wait I seen my cousin in her school play. 
26. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex? Wth kind of question is that? I do not divulge those secrets where ladies can read.
27. What are your plans for tonight? It is tonight and I'm on a plane. I'm on a plane instead of a boat!
28. Who is the last person you sent a MySpace message or comment? Probably Magan
29. Next trip you are going to take? We are on our way to London
30. Ever go to camp? Yes Grandma sent me most summers
31. Were you an honor roll student in school? Yes I was.
32. What do you want to know about the future? I don't know.
33. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne? Polo 4
34. Are you due sometime this year for a doctor's visit? Yes
35. Where is your best friend? Probably curled up with his girlfriend like I am mine.
36. How is your best friend? Good he is glad he finally has the girl he has wanted.
37. Do you have a tan? I always have a tan somehow
38. What are you listening to right now? Luke Conard and Missglamorazzi  in one year and then Chris snoring in the other ear.
39. Do you collect anything? Christmas ornaments. 
40. Who is the biggest gossiper you know? Rain bless her heart can't keep a secret.
41. Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over? Over a year ago. No tickets on my record thank you.
42. Have you ever drank your soda from a straw?- I don't drink soda
43. What does your last text message say? "I just fondled myself" His autocorrect kicked in He googled himself.
44. Do you like hot sauce? Yes
45. Last time you took a shower? This morning
46. Do you need to do laundry? No my beautiful girlfriend did all of mine as a surprise.
47. What is your heritage? My kin was on the ark. Lol no that was +Hunter Collins's family mine. Mine was on the Mayflower.
48. Are you someone's best friend? Yes
49. Are you rich? By some people's standards yes, by others, no.
50. What were you doing at 12AM last night? Sleeping