The Packers lost.
I still don't have a car.
It's Christmas Eve and I haven't finished my shopping.
I finally got better but then went to a party on Sat. night and stayed out until 11 am in the morning (mostly outside, by the way) and now I have this little tickle in my throat and a cough that is starting up again.
A lot more to bitch about but will I?
Nope.
You can return your trays and chairs to their original position. We have the go ahead for a landing. Thank you for riding eyerush airlines. Sorry about the turbulence.
That's right kiddies. you don't think I'd spend a whole evening outside in near freezing temps (I know, it's California. That means it didn't get below 35 all night) just to go to a party, do you? I'm a guy silly. I'll only do stupid things like that if there is a girl involved.
The "one least likely" as I refer to her as, to my friends, was the reason for all of this. The party was at my neighbor's but, coincidentally, was her work party. We instantly started hanging out and before long, the party was over and she was at my house where I was making soup and quesadillas and then drinking beers and hanging out until 11 am the next morning on the front porch. (I would've cooked something better but it was unplanned, she's a vegetarian, and we weren't drunk but we. weren't sober either.
So I'm gonna bore you with some reasons why I suspect she might be the one. I'll spoiler it for you people who don't want to hear old men says sappy romantic crap. (I'd be that guy if I wasn't dierctly involved in the situation.
SPOILERS! (Click to view)
1) You already know about the Journey thing. If you don't, read the last blog. It is what officially perked my ears up in the first place.
2) I told her I have a guilty pleasure for 80'sPrince and what does she leave on my myspace? A youtube video of Purple Rain. (Maybe the coolest Prince song ever.)
3) While I was deathly ill on Friday, she texted me the whole night (God, myspace, youtube, text messages? Even I'm thinking that this sounds a little too highschool for me) about nothing in particular. She just wanted to talk and I was not able to have the power of speech due to my illness. I might add that up until this point, we were just getting along as friends and while the flirting was there, it was more of a gut feeling that she was interested in anything other than that.
4) She offered to come over and take care of me even though she'd worked all day and was tired from event on Thurs. night.
5) She really liked my Christmas tree. It is a bit unusual. How many people have a "Punching Devil" puppet as a tree topper.
6) When asked what kind of wine she wanted me to bring to the party, she responded "Anything Red."
7) When asked what she did the night before, she responds with things like "I don't do anything. Lately, I'd rather sit in my apartment and drink with someone."
8) Honestly didn't seem to mind the state my house was in. (My excuse is that I've been sick for a month. It's on my list of things to do today, I assure you.
9) At about six am Sunday morning, I made the "testing the waters" statement of "This has got to be crazy for us to be sitting out here in the freezing weather cuddling for warmth. Her response? "We're not cuddling for warmth."
10) You still with me? I could go on for hours and just may.
11) She's self conscious in a cute way, not an annoying way.
12) She argues my reasons for being self conscious in a convincing way.
13) She has the most amazing brown eyes, the cutest feet and the warmest smile and giggle I've heard in awhile.
14) When at my house at 5 in the morning, I offered to walk her to her car (way up the hill, past my neighbors) and she gave me a ride back down. She then turned off the car and said "I think I'm gonna hang out a little more." (And you already know that a little more meant six more hours
15) Even though I made no sexual advances, I get the feeling I could've. even better, I think she knows I didn't and appreciates it.
(let me know if this is getting too long.)
16) After countless hours of hanging out, she hated leaving and only did because she had to check on her dog.
17) Was very pleased to hear that her dog was the only excuse I would accept for her leaving. (Yes I know the way to a dog lover's heart.)
18) She kept texting me yesterday making it impossible not to think about her.
19) I've quoted swingers before but right now it just seems appropriate.
Mike: Okay, so what if I don't want to give up on her?
Rob: You don't call.
Mike: But you said I don't call if I wanted to give up on her.
Rob: Right.
Mike: So I don't call either way?
Rob: Right.
Mike: So what's the difference?
Rob: There is no difference right now. See, Mike, the only difference between giving up and not giving up is if you take her back when she wants to come back. But you can't do anything to make her want to come back. In fact, you can only do stuff to make her not want to come back.
Mike: So the only difference is if I forget about her or just pretend to forget about her?
Rob: Right.
Mike: Well that sucks.
Rob: Yeah, it sucks.
Mike: So it's just like a retroactive decision, then? I mean I could, like, forget about her and then when she comes back make like I just pretended to forget about her?
Rob: Right. Although probably more likely the opposite.
Mike: What do you mean?
Rob: I mean at first you're going to pretend to forget about her, you'll not call her, I don't know, whatever... but then eventually, you really will forget about her.
Mike: Well what if she comes back first?
Rob: Mmmm... see, that's the thing, is somehow they know not to come back until you really forget.
Mike: There's the rub.
Rob: There's the rub.
What I am trying to say is that my exgirlfiend of 8 years who never calls and who I've tried to forget about and whom I haven't even heard from in more than a month texts me with "How are you and Merry Christmas" while I'm sitting next to Meggan (the new girl) on the couch on my porch. I chuckle, put the phone in my pocket and go back to cuddling.
I'll spare those of you still reading. I could go on but I do have things to do.
So, now I'm doing the whole look interested but not too interested thing. She's doing the same thing but it looks like neither of us wants to. (I think its a stupid game anyway. If you like someone, just like'em. Fuck all of this scaring them off bullshit.) I watch what I say even tough I don't think I have to. I'm a little nevrous putting "all my eggs in one basket "too. This girl, so far, seems perfect. I'm willing to invest a lot into her emotionally. I'll be a little cautious at first.
So, be interested but don't look interested and don't try to get anymore interested yet.
No tthe best game plan. I'll say it and then take the more optimistic route I am sure.
So, that's it for now. Again, my mind is tired for looking for all of those square buttons with the letters on them. I wish all of you a nice holiday. The future is looking bright for me and I hope that the same is true for you too.
I had to add this. My boss just came over to drop off my box of Christmas Spirit. It contained 2 bottles of Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, a bottle of Patron Silver, a bottle of Absolut Pear, a bottle of Skyy 90 proof, a bottle of Godiva Caramel Liqueur, a bottle of Maker's Mark and seven bottles of wine. It really is gonna be a Merry Christmas.
Let's bring it babe! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, you stinker. ♥