It's been so long since I've blogged about dating (probably because I like to keep the more meaningful things in that area to myself), but I've found, in the last week, that my friends and co-workers seem to find it amusing to live vicariously through me. Perhaps they just find it amusing that people can be so ridiculous, and they are just glad that they're not dealing with the nonsense I have to entertain. I had so many people last week comment on reading my blog post about my coffee date. People who said things like, "My husband's a mess, but I'm SO glad I'm not in your shoes." Ha! I agree... there are many times when I wasn't in my own shoes. I had one friend, upon hearing that my mom was watching Charley on Saturday night, say, "What do you have planned? Another hot date? " Ummm... not so much. "What did you say to this guy?" people asked me. "How did you tell him you weren't interested?" Well... I didn't. I'm ashamed to say that I avoided him, instead of directly addressing the awkward texting fiasco that I'd experienced last weekend. That is, of course, until this weekend rolled around.
I went all week without hearing from this guy, so I kind of assumed he'd gotten the hint. Then, on Friday morning, I got a text that said, I need to see you soon. Please and thank you... I chose not to respond. Friday evening, I received a text asking what I was up to over the weekend. I did respond, and said I had a holiday party to go to on Saturday night. It was true! I didn't end up going to the party, because it was so far from my house, and after the last week at work (my co-workers know what I'm talking about), I honestly just needed to be by myself and get some sleep. Anyway, after I said I had a party to go to, he replied, Holiday party? Need a date? WHOA! No. I will not bring a man I've met once who didn't exactly make a good first impression to meet some of my oldest, dearest friends. I told him it was an invite-only party. That was my only lie, I promise. He continued to text, and I finally told him, in not so many words, that he wasn't the one for me. I didn't get a response. Until 2:30 in the morning. Are you awake? the text said. I almost wrecked some dipshit just now...and want to talk to someone and calm down. Ok, now I tend to be a nice person (I told my friend Katie that I might have to be mean to this guy, and she insisted I don't have a mean bone in my body...ha!), and I give everyone the benefit of the doubt. But this was ridiculous. Not only did his text wake me up (which I didn't exactly appreciate...don't interrupt my beauty sleep...it's not pretty), but it also indicated several reasons why this guy is single. First of all, why is a guy in his 30s getting into bar fights at 2:30 a.m.? Secondly, if he was that upset, why would he ask ME...a girl he'd met ONE TIME to talk him through it. Clearly, we're not in the same place in life and DEFINITELY not on the same page. I did not respond to his late night text, and the next morning I blocked his number. Enjoy the laugh, I'm sure it's amusing...I can't help but laugh... I seem to be a magnet for this type of guy. But they repel me quickly. And they are exactly why I hate dating. Ha!
Charley spent the night at my mom's yesterday, and I probably should've gone out last night. I haven't really had that opportunity in over a month. But the last month has gone by so quickly, I really just needed some time for myself. I got some holiday shopping done, and picked up some groceries. I had intentions of making my grandma's famous pumpkin bread, so I picked up the ingredients, along with a few other things I planned to cook for the week. Without Charley home, it's much easier to do meal prep! Anyway, I got home and discovered I didn't have enough sugar (who runs out of sugar?!) to make the pumpkin bread, and I couldn't find the recipe for the soup I'd intended to make. As I told my friend Kellie on the phone later, at that point, I just said, "I give up," and opted to take a nap. After my nap, I had a great phone conversation with my friend, listened to music, and just relaxed for hours before going to bed. It was heavenly.
This morning, I picked up my princess, who seems to have developed a cold that has her nose running like a faucet. But she was glad to see me, and we had fun around the house this afternoon. She fell asleep just after dinner, and I'm hoping the extra sleep will ward off the germs! With the holidays just around the corner, my students can be a bit of a mess, and I really don't want to miss school if I can avoid it! On that note, have a great week everyone!
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