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That Was Beyond Awkward...Thanks, Mom

No matter what I will always love my mom, but she has definitely put me in uncomfortable situations that if up to me could easily be avoided.

Ethan Williamson

Aug 11, 2019

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A mother's love is unconditional and being lucky enough to have someone like my mom in my life is truly appreciated. Growing up, my mom always went above and beyond to make sure that I was loved and protected at all costs. However, the measures to which this was done was often extreme, leading to some pretty embarrassing stories.

Here are some of the most memorable situations I was put into because "momma's always right:"

1. New Student Orientation:

Going into Penn State, I was initially worried because a lot of the people that were going from my high school weren't exactly my type of people. Penn State is 3.5 hours away from where I live, and my mom HATED long car rides. She begged me to try and reach out to someone to carpool and wouldn't take no for an answer. I awkwardly had to spend this ride with someone I barely knew, but luckily it turned it a pretty great friendship.

2. That time when the bus never showed up:

After waiting around for a few hours at the Greyhound bus station, we find out that the bus wasn't going to come. My mom worked the next day, and it was already pretty late in the evening. I mentioned earlier that I saw this guy from my high school waiting for the same bus. She literally brings me over to him and his parents and starts acting like we were old friends... I worked with him for ONE group project, and that's it. Before you know it, me, him, and his grandmother were crammed into the back seat heading back to Penn State, complete with a mild fender bender.

3. That time she made me ask the guys down the hall for tech support:

It was freshmen year and I couldn't figure out how to connect my printer to the WiFi for the life of me. My mom tried walking me through some instructions over the phone, but it still wasn't working. She told me to walk around my floor and see if any of the boys could help me out. I was TERRIFIED, considering how attractive they were.

4. That time she bought me a doorstop to make friends:

I am not going to lie...the first few days living on a floor of all guys was definitely not easy and for sure an adjustment. You told me to keep my door open as a way to meet people, and I wasn't having any of it. My roommate, however, put the doorstop to good use and all of a sudden guys were walking into my room left and right.

5. That time she tried to set me up with the cashier at American Eagle:

Yes, I appreciate the fact that you're always trying to be my wingman. Yes, I appreciate how you break the ice and get the conversation going. Yes, I still want you to do this, so I'm not single all my life. However, this does not make the situation any less nerve-wracking and awkward for me.

6. That time you contacted all my roomies because you thought I was drowning:

In all fairness, it was pretty funny when I was at the bar and I got a text from you with my bitmoji in the middle of the river. Thanks for continuing to hit up all my roommates and friends when I wasn't answering you. Glad to know you care about my safety even when I'm on the other side of the world.

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That Was Beyond Awkward...Thanks, Mom

No matter what I will always love my mom, but she has definitely put me in uncomfortable situations that if up to me could easily be avoided.

1. New Student Orientation:

2. That time when the bus never showed up:

3. That time she made me ask the guys down the hall for tech support:

4. That time she bought me a doorstop to make friends:

5. That time she tried to set me up with the cashier at American Eagle:

6. That time you contacted all my roomies because you thought I was drowning:

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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