The Loner Mom Chronicles: Fuzzy’s Tacos

I find myself in a place in my life where I’m such a mom. My life revolves around my husband, daughter, and work. I find myself always compromising on everything. I don’t go to girly or scary movies because Husband doesn’t like those. If we go to restaurants, it has to be something of Husband and kiddo’s approval. Anything I do has to include them. I do nothing for me anymore.

That seems to be the MOM thing. We give so much of ourselves for our family. We end up drained and just happy when our family is happy. So many of us have given up having a life of our own. I really don’t hang out with anyone. I don’t have family around here. I know other moms, but they’re kind of in the same boat as I am.

Anyways, last week my Mom came over to pick up Aria for a couple of weeks. So Vince and I are free to do as we please. A few years ago, we would’ve taken advantage of the situation and gone out partying. We’ve kind of grown out of our mad partying phase, and I’m okay with this.

Yesterday there was a big community event going on that I really wanted to go to, but I really didn’t want to go by myself. I started telling Vince about it like 3 days ago. Every time I mentioned it, he just gave me a foochie face. Well yesterday I mentioned the event twice and no dice. I was reminded yet again, that he’s too cool for school on things that interest me. Anything that I want to do, but it’s too weird for him, I’m on my own. So I spent my Saturday loafing on the couch and before I knew it I had binged 2 seasons of 2 different series. Man, that’s kind of pathetic. Could I have gone to the event by myself? Yes. But I really didn’t want to go alone.

This morning I woke up and decided I didn’t want to have another pathetic day. I started working on a project, but then I burned the shit out of my hand – Not once, but twice. Then I burned a hole through the project. At this point, I just got pissed off. And I was hungry. I figured if I was going to spend the rest of the day pissed off, I could be pissed off and get some good food. But I wanted food that I wanted. I didn’t want to compromise, damn it!

I got myself ready and decided I’d find a chill place where I could get good food and work on a writing project I put on the back burner. I brought myself to a place I know Husband doesn’t like, but I REALLY enjoy – Fuzzy’s Tacos.

Fuzzy’s has yummy tacos and one of my favorite drink concoctions that I don’t understand called a Fuzzy Driver. Best of all it’s got a totally chill patio perfect for hanging out at when you’re alone. After I ordered my food, I had a bright idea. My kiddo will be spending most of the summer with my mom. What if I spend that time finding places to enjoy by myself? Hence, The Loner Mom Chronicles was born.

I’m 43. People keep dying around me. I’m constantly wondering when my time will come. I’ve been working since I was 12 years old, and boy have I worked my ass. I’m at the point where I want to eat all the food and do all the things without always having to find approval! Unfortunately, that means I’m on my own.

So, for all you loners out there, especially you loner moms, this one’s for you!

Fuzzy’s Tacos

Fuzzy’s has been one of my favorites since a location opened here in Lubbock a little after we moved here. They have soft tacos on corn tortillas! You know, some people seem obsessed with crispy tacos, but pobresitos, they don’t know better. They don’t throw in a bunch of lettuce into the tacos. Instead they use a good amount of cotija and cilantro. So yummy! The rice isn’t soggy and the refried beans are perfection. The only thing this lacks is a shitload of onions, but that’s personal preference because I love me some onions!

This little taco shop has a drink called a Fuzzy Driver. I don’t know what’s in it, but I know I love it with salt on the rim. Honestly, it’s kind of like a jacked up alcohol version of Tampico juice. It tastes better than it sounds.

Best of all, Fuzzy’s has one of my favorite patio areas in the city. It’s the perfect place to sit outside and chill. I’ve come out here by myself plenty of times and I don’t feel awkward for being alone. It’s nice to come here with my laptop and get some work done, or just sit here and people watch.

So yeah, if you find yourself like me with no one to hang with, but on the edge of hangry, come out to Fuzzy’s. It’s a great place for all the yummies without the awkwardness.

Let’s see where I end up all by my lonesome next time! Smoochies!