But seriously, at least we're all alive right?
*Tap*
OK! GOOD!
I have talked about some things in this blog...and not talked about some other things. And mostly, I consider it a topical and light read. And for that reason, and because I have no idea who's reading this, I try not to mention too many personal things, and try not to compromise my safety and coolness.
What's that? I don't have any coolness to compromise? Harty Har Har. What, are you a comedian or something? *Brandishes a lead pipe*
Maybe you're right.
But something that I talk about a lot, and actually, you know, do occasionally, maybe not now, or maybe now, is date.
Dating can be fun. Do any of you date? I mean, for girls, it's an excuse to get gussied up and probably get a free drink (what's up, women's lib?). And for guys it's an excuse to wear that new shirt your mom bought you for your birthday.
And for both parties, it's an excuse to talk about yourself and have someone either a) listen or b) pretend to listen which is c) more than you can say for a lot of people. And you laugh, and you twirl your hair (again, I'm not saying that I'm doing any of these things...just speculating in general from things I might have done before or heard), and you get another drink, and you keep laughing, and looking around, and thinking 'God, I look so GOOD today'. And you check your phone because if you're smart you've told a friend where you are and also told them to PLEASE check up on you.
And you think 'I have a person that's interested in me, and they're cool, too. And I have a friend who's willing to text me to make sure I'm OK and not being cut into pieces and shoved in someone's freezer right now. My life is pretty good'.
But sometimes, if you go on dates, which I'm not saying I have or have not done recently, they're also horrible. Sometimes, the other person, might be late. Or sometimes they might be REALLY BORING (yawnfest20/yawnfest19---insert year that you went on the date). Or sometimes they might be jerks or b-bombs or k-words (no that's not really a 'thing'). Or sometimes they cut out and stick you with the check (this hasn't happened to me, on the dates I might or might not have gone on...but I've heard stories). Or sometimes, they could even be wearing these sneakers or these sandals, which, are my deal-breakers (I won't joke or divert attention from this. DEAL. BREAKER.):
Fig A.
Fig B.
Or sometimes, they just don't show up! Which, if they're going to be a b-bomb or k-word (no, it's still not a 'thing'), might be for the best. However, you can't say for sure unless they take the time out of their "busy" (but aren't we all "busy"?) schedules to meet with you.
Those things being said, punctuality, and planning ahead are two big things for me...when I'm dating...if I do that. And, I do date guys...but tried to keep the previous section pretty open just in case someone who's reading this has preferences that are different than mine.
I'd like to share with you the following message that may or may not have been received by me, now, or a week ago, or five years ago. Keep in mind, if this came, it was a day somewhere around Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
'Hey, I can't say for sure if next Sunday will work. That's too far in advance, and I can't gauge what I'll be doing then'
OK. Really? This person is SO spontaneous that they can't 'gauge' what they will be doing in 10 days? Or more like, this person is involved in some Big Love-esque arrangement and can't gauge which one of his ladies he'll be with that day. Or more like, he's a tard. Or more like, really? Or more like, he's not the one for me...I mean, if this message had come to me...am I making myself clear?
What I'm trying to say is that dating, when you do it, helps you learn about yourself. And I have learned this about myself: a) I like to plan things b) I like people who like to plan things and c) follow through with them. I've learned more, too, but again, can't be too specific in here or compromising. And, it's lunch time and I kind of want to wrap this up before I go get my tomato soup on at Cosi (hey Hillary - *giggle*)
In conclusion, if you're dating, good luck out there! It's a stormy sea...
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