No one has anything good to say. We are all just sitting on a cliff in Laguna Beach watching the waves crash and trying to figure out what life for the next year and a half will be like without our best friend…Erica Hawkins. If you are wondering if we are just about to have an “it’s a wonderful life” moment. The answer is yes. This week Erica hopped on a plane to Russia to serve a mission. Here is how I imagine my world for the next year and a half without her.
1. No Good Karaoke
If you have ever seen Erica sing Karaoke, then you know that AppleBee’s Tuesday Karaoke Night is never going to be the same. I have never met anyone that could get a crowd of mediocre-steak loving customers up on their feet and screaming for songs like: Janice Joplin’s Piece of My Heart, Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart, and Bette Midler’s Wind Beneath My Wings. It was not uncommon for the Karaoke DJ or the restaurant host to try to steal part of the limelight by making the performance a duet mid-song. The crowd would be cheering, people in the corner booths would tear up, and as the song ended everyone would get depressed as they realized that we were actually still in an Applebees and the 80’s ended back in the 80’s. I have never seen anything like it and I don’t think I ever will. At least not until she gets back to the United States
2. No Good Facebook Hacks or Videos
Jordan Bledsoe wherever you are… I know this is hurting you the most. You are probably wondering, “who will leave 10 video messages on my Facebook wall for my birthday this year?” I don’t know. I wish I had the answer. Also, Danielle Blevins you are probably asking yourself..” Who is going to hack my Facebook, friend request guys, and then post a picture of them on my wall with this status?”
Once again.. I wish I knew. Below are a few of my favorite hacks to hold us off until she gets back. (If you have more to contribute send me the link and I will put it up)
I am going to miss coming home to find my Facebook open and a message like this at the top of my wall.
3. Everyone Will Stay Depressed
There have been so many times that Erica Hawkins has dragged my lifeless sorry self out of bed and into the sunshine. I can’t count the number of tears that she has somehow made evaporate with jokes about her relationships with Jordan Bledsoe, Levi Dukes, Christian Jones, and Jeff Larsen (if any of you are reading this, she STILL loves you.) Erica has an ability to drag someone’s emotions from a -50 to a +500 in T minus 5 seconds. Her method? Laughter and extreme distractions. You can’t stay depressed when your best friend is screaming Celine Dion lyrics, and even if you were trying to say something depressing…nobody could hear you.
6. Classic Skating Will Go Out of Business
I am pretty sure Classic Skating made most of it’s money off Erica Hawkins. Nobody loves knee high socks and roller tricks like Erica. Nobody.
7. Everyone Will Dress Boring
Until I met Erica, fashion was predictable. I am sure Urban Outfitters swears under it’s breath every time she flawlessly throws on a chex mix of great DI finds and vintage hand me downs to out do any “hipster” clothing catalogue.
8. I Won’t Be Dating/Marrying Kevin Hawkins
Recently, I was introduced to a crowd of people as the newest daughter-in-law to the Hawkins family. I couldn’t have been prouder. The only problem? I have never actually met Erica’s brother Kevin. Our entire relationship has been fabricated by the mind of Erica Hawkins. Now that she is gone… I don’t know if our fragile long distance relationship will last. TBA. But Kevin, if you are reading this…I miss you boo.
9. The Definition of Free Spirit Could Potentially Be Forgotten
One of Erica’s best qualities is that she doesn’t care what other people think. She knows who she is and isn’t afraid to let her hair down. If that means shouting from the rooftops…so be it.
10. Adventures Will Be Put On Hold
I am going to miss huffing and puffing to get to the top of a hill and find Erica standing on a cliff edge Pocahontas style. Whether it’s a rooftop, cliff, or mountain, she is constantly defying gravity and dragging the people she loves most with her. It was always a reminder to me that life is worth living and a bit of fresh air never hurt anybody.
So there you have it Russia. I hope you are happy that you have kidnapped one of our best. To be honest (and less selfish) I know that there are people across the world that need a blonde-haired burst of sunshine more than me and I am excited for this new chapter in Sister Hawkins life. Best of luck!
How Am I Supposed to Breathe with No Er Er
In honor of Erica leaving this week, here is one of her favorite videos to expose of me when she hacks my Facebook. It is absolutely mortifying but I feel like it is appropriate for the occasion. Jordan Sparks couldn’t have said it better when she asked…How Am I Supposed to Breathe with No Er Erica?
Going to miss you Hawkins. HAGS.
3 Comments
I would be worth a “defriending” on Facebook if I just let this post go by without a word or two or 100. To start off you have to get one thing, I’m funny. Like I get off when people laugh because I’m so funny. But that was before Erica Hawkins. When she enters the room I find myself in admiration and in tears from laughing at her superb comedic timing and wittiness. I find myself constantly saying “why didn’t I think of that?” and being an avid member of the Erica Hawkins fan club. That fan club will live on, and new members will join in Russia. We are going worldwide. Thank you Erica, for being your hilarious, beautiful, fun self.
welp. i am officialy one of the people who wandered over here because i saw you on the mormon bachelor blog. (and no, i don’t stalk all of them….but your line about flinging your body into the ocean made me decide i needed to come to your website…also that stuff about loving your job. i feel the same way about my job. also i like the stripes in the back of your website and i appreciate anyone who shamelessly plugs their blog because i do it all the time. am i coming on to strong? inappropriate.) what i WANTED to comment on this post was….my best friend also blasts celine dion to cheer me up. it is like magic medicine.
this is such a cute and inspiring blog entry