Elaine Carroll

Elaine Carroll Instagram – My first impression of Sam? The first time I met him was the weekend we moved into the dorms at Boston U. We were all little more than horny teenagers unpacking our suitcases, when a fight broke out between three boys. It was the first night everyone had moved in, and what started as a playful fight quickly escalated into something real. It was clear someone was getting hurt, but everyone, including me, stood around and watched, going, “omg what do we do we’re teeeenagers.” Then out of nowhere, pimple-faced Sam pushed his way into the room. He held up his arms and said, “Unacceptable!” in a booming voice like some kind of level-headed dad. The fight immediately ended and no one was seriously injured, and I remember being so impressed with that Sam guy. He didn’t go looking for a teacher, he didn’t seek approval from his peers. He just Did the Right Thing. Anyway, that put him on my radar, and he’s been on my radar ever since.
This was 19 years ago. These pictures have nothing to do with the story, but I’m posting them because I look cute and this is Instagram after all.
Sam is kind. Sam is smart. Sam is talented. He’s generous, he’s strong, he’s peacemaking, and my god is he funny, I mean, have you SEEN his dance videos? (Not to mention all the other videos he’s made his whole career.) He’s passionate, he’s sexy, he’s dedicated, he’s a great listener and pretty good sous chef. And you wanna know what else? He’s a freaking nerd who’s great at video games and undefeated at Type Racer, and he does this really bad impression of Durnald Trurmph that makes me laugh so hard, I swear, it feels like medicine. And in the 19 years we’ve been in love, he’s never ONCE taught me any of his magic tricks despite all my asking, and goddamnit I respect it.
If you’re still reading, then yes, you guessed it: today is @samreich birthday. Please do me favor and Shower him with love. Make it rain for this man. He deserves it. Happy birthday, my love. I know you’re trying to do a no-sugar thing, but there’s gonna be so much pie and cake and other nonsense when you get home. | Posted on 22/Jul/2019 23:12:21