So I just got a voice mail from the Greek. And he didn't sound at all what I thought he would sound like, and I don't know why because he sounded exactly like a Greek.
Basically what he said is that he can't do tonight either! And he was all "you're going to kill me." He said that it's getting close to his quarter end (the school he goes to has quarters, not semesters) and he's getting really bombarded with work. He said he understands if I want to forget it, but he would really like to continue talking to me and getting to know me, but it will probably be like this for a few weeks.
What do I do?
And do you get notified when I also comment on your comments?
PS: I'm seriously editing my last post because there is WAY too much info on there for me to risk someone here reading it since we all sit on top of each other.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
What to Wear
So tonight is the night for the Greek. I'm having a terrible hair day. I woke up late and forgot to go to the gym. This will save me time from reshowering later since I kind of just let my hair do it's own thing on gym days. And let me tell you; it's not cute.
I might have to pin the bangs back. PLUS I painted my nails last night and I got sheet marks on my right hand. Cute.
So tonight I am wearing my trusty first date purple dress. I can't tell you how many uses I've gotten out of this thing. It was $23 at Charlotte Russe and I've worn it probably 10 times. Maybe one day I'll get a second date dress lol.
Anywho, this is not about tonight. This is about a party I am going to in a couple of weeks.
I was invited by someone at work, and I'm going. My two bffs happen to be in town that weekend and will be joining me, as well as a few other coworkers. What would one wear to that? Daytime drinking (could be cold, or warm out), walking around, Irish themed, need to look cute.
I might have to pin the bangs back. PLUS I painted my nails last night and I got sheet marks on my right hand. Cute.
So tonight I am wearing my trusty first date purple dress. I can't tell you how many uses I've gotten out of this thing. It was $23 at Charlotte Russe and I've worn it probably 10 times. Maybe one day I'll get a second date dress lol.
Anywho, this is not about tonight. This is about a party I am going to in a couple of weeks.
I was invited by someone at work, and I'm going. My two bffs happen to be in town that weekend and will be joining me, as well as a few other coworkers. What would one wear to that? Daytime drinking (could be cold, or warm out), walking around, Irish themed, need to look cute.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thoughts on the Greek
We've been emailing each other back and forth for a few days (minus today of course). Just back and forth getting to know you questions. Nothing crazy.
But then yesterday he sends me a picture of him with no shirt on. Why is that necessary?? I mean I'm a believer in if you have it, flaunt it (and he DOES have it) but it turns me off (did I really just type that?).
I hope he's not a weirdo. There has to be normal, regular guys on there right? He told me he was looking forward to tomorrow and that he will look hot for me. WTF. I'm chalking this one up to him being foreign. Even though my college boyfriend, S, was Greek and he was pretty crappy.
PS: I made it through one day of WW sticking within my points range. Tonight going out for Mexican so I'm not eating much. Plus it's Ash Wednesday and I shouldn't be eating at all.
But then yesterday he sends me a picture of him with no shirt on. Why is that necessary?? I mean I'm a believer in if you have it, flaunt it (and he DOES have it) but it turns me off (did I really just type that?).
I hope he's not a weirdo. There has to be normal, regular guys on there right? He told me he was looking forward to tomorrow and that he will look hot for me. WTF. I'm chalking this one up to him being foreign. Even though my college boyfriend, S, was Greek and he was pretty crappy.
PS: I made it through one day of WW sticking within my points range. Tonight going out for Mexican so I'm not eating much. Plus it's Ash Wednesday and I shouldn't be eating at all.
No More Emails
Today marks the day that work took away all of our outside emails. Tear. I feel like I'm missing a limb without my gmail.
I'm surprised this still works.
So if anything exciting happens, email me at work!
I'm surprised this still works.
So if anything exciting happens, email me at work!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The Greek
So the Greek cancelled on me tonight. Well, rescheduled for Thursday due to school. Which is fine. He's almost done with his Master's and said he got slammed with a lot of work for a school project.
Then he came back and said he wasn't meeting his group until 8 if I wanted to meet for one drink for an hour. I said no dice.
So Thursday it is.
Tonight is Fat Tuesday and I have a wonderful evening of food shopping and laundry to look forward to. What a life...
Then he came back and said he wasn't meeting his group until 8 if I wanted to meet for one drink for an hour. I said no dice.
So Thursday it is.
Tonight is Fat Tuesday and I have a wonderful evening of food shopping and laundry to look forward to. What a life...
Weight Watchers
So I thought that I would also blog about my weight loss journey. I joined Weight Watchers in June. I start my New Year's resolution on my birthday, which is my new year, and it was to work on my fitness. I did really well and lost about 10 pounds. Then the summer got the best of me and I fell off the wagon. Surprise, surprise.
So I've been toying with the idea of going back because it did work for me. Last night I went back. I gained back 8 of the 10 pounds which is pretty terrible, but I'm starting over. From scratch. I have been eating really poorly and not working out religiously.
We'll see how it goes.
Today is day one. Maybe having to post about it will help me hold myself accountable.
Going out tonight with the Greek. I suggested drinks that way I could eat before and not have to worry too much about points. Oye.
So I've been toying with the idea of going back because it did work for me. Last night I went back. I gained back 8 of the 10 pounds which is pretty terrible, but I'm starting over. From scratch. I have been eating really poorly and not working out religiously.
We'll see how it goes.
Today is day one. Maybe having to post about it will help me hold myself accountable.
Going out tonight with the Greek. I suggested drinks that way I could eat before and not have to worry too much about points. Oye.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Date Two: Buddha
I was contacted by a very attractive guy. When I checked his profile I saw two things that were a previous automatic deal breaker) Doesn't drink and C) has a child. He was also a Buddhist which I thought was interesting.
I thought about the kid thing. You can have a kid and really let it mess you up or you can rise above that and become a really great person. I look at my uncle who was a single father studying for his CPA with a 2 year old. And I think he's wonderful.
Plus this guy was cute which is the real reason. And I thought that because he was Buddhist that didn't drink it was totally outside my element. Part of this escapade is to meet new people and see new things.
Imagine my surprise when he emailed me asking to go for a drink at a local Brewery. I asked him about it and he said he very rarely drinks and says no to ward off the party girls. Uh oh. I'm not a party girl but I do love me a good time.
So we meet. He's there first by minutes. He's pretty cute. Not as cute as I anticipated, and certainly not as tall as he stated. He said 5'9" which is my absolute minimum (thats the only thing I will not let go of). I seemed a smidge taller than him with smallish (for my standards) heels. Which means he was probably a smidge taller than me, but I don't think so.
We had a lot of laughs and a lot of fun over a few beers. I think I really wanted to like him because he was so different: the kid, Buddhism, not drinking, yogi, no tv, things like that. We were there for a few hours and I think he even got tipsy. He had a bunch of tattoos (covered) and two nose rings (ones hidden).
He paid and walked me to my car (what a gentleman!). Hug. Go home. Debated whether or not I wanted to see him again. No spark. But interesting. I thought about emailing him just to say thanks again. But he beat me to the punch.
He wrote me a really sweet email. He had a great time and was surprised at how well we got a long. He said he made a "love connection" with someone else that weekend. He said he was pretty confident I wouldn't be on the site much longer because I'm so wonderful. So 0 for 2. I'm okay with it.
My third date is tomorrow with the Greek. Stay tuned!
I thought about the kid thing. You can have a kid and really let it mess you up or you can rise above that and become a really great person. I look at my uncle who was a single father studying for his CPA with a 2 year old. And I think he's wonderful.
Plus this guy was cute which is the real reason. And I thought that because he was Buddhist that didn't drink it was totally outside my element. Part of this escapade is to meet new people and see new things.
Imagine my surprise when he emailed me asking to go for a drink at a local Brewery. I asked him about it and he said he very rarely drinks and says no to ward off the party girls. Uh oh. I'm not a party girl but I do love me a good time.
So we meet. He's there first by minutes. He's pretty cute. Not as cute as I anticipated, and certainly not as tall as he stated. He said 5'9" which is my absolute minimum (thats the only thing I will not let go of). I seemed a smidge taller than him with smallish (for my standards) heels. Which means he was probably a smidge taller than me, but I don't think so.
We had a lot of laughs and a lot of fun over a few beers. I think I really wanted to like him because he was so different: the kid, Buddhism, not drinking, yogi, no tv, things like that. We were there for a few hours and I think he even got tipsy. He had a bunch of tattoos (covered) and two nose rings (ones hidden).
He paid and walked me to my car (what a gentleman!). Hug. Go home. Debated whether or not I wanted to see him again. No spark. But interesting. I thought about emailing him just to say thanks again. But he beat me to the punch.
He wrote me a really sweet email. He had a great time and was surprised at how well we got a long. He said he made a "love connection" with someone else that weekend. He said he was pretty confident I wouldn't be on the site much longer because I'm so wonderful. So 0 for 2. I'm okay with it.
My third date is tomorrow with the Greek. Stay tuned!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Date One: Foot Boy
My first date was with a boy I not so lovingly refer to as Foot Boy. He contacted me via Instant Message one night. We had a few exchanges back and forth and he seemed nice enough. I called him on my way to NY one night and we chatted for about 30 min. The conversation went well. He seemed nice enough, but he did mention that he liked the fact that I wore red nailpolish (he noticed this is one of my pictures).
We made plans to go to dinner the following Tuesday in a place that is sort of in the middle of where we each live (he's in the 'burbs).
He met me outside. I was unsure how to great him. In NY everyone kisses on the cheek. Here people hug which I think is awkward. Well, we hugegd, and it was fine. We went in. Place was nice, not too crowded, great waiter. Ordered drinks (wine for me, beer for him) and an appitizer. Conversation went well. He talked with his hand covering his mouth so it was hard at times to hear what he was saying. We laughed a lot. I asked myself if I wanted to kiss him, and the answer was no. He asked if I wanted to go to the movies after dinner and I said no. He walked me to my car. Hug. Left.
I thought I would go out with him again because we had fun. Maybe I need more time to feel a spark.
The day after he texted me something about my nail polish (he had previously commented that he liked the fact I wore red nail polish from seeing my hands in one of my pictures) and seeing my feet. And I ignored it.
The day after that he texted me again last night saying hi and I was all "hey whats going on." He said that he thought I was ignoring him before. I said well I don't like feet. Then he asked if his foot fetish would be a problem for me becuase even though I dont like feet I'd get lots of foot rubs. Then I said that I actually hate feet (true) and don't even like when people touch mine (also true, except for my pedicurist).
He said (and I'm going directly to my text messages for direct quotes) "So u are saying I'd be the exception? ;-) honestly my 3 biggest turn ons in a girl are a girl with cute feet, pretty smile and I have to admit I'm a boobs guy... You seem to have the other 2 covered!" Then I didn't say anything because honestly who says that?!?
Ten minutes later I get "I'm sorry am I being too honest?" And I wrote that honesty is good but it was just a lot of information. Then 2 hours later he wrote oh ok. At 2:30 that morning he writes "I was just telling you what I liked physically because after hanging out with u I already know that you are my type mentally. I think you are a total sweetheart... Believe it or not that meant alot to me that u offered to pay your half for dinner. Not many girls do that." The best thing he said to me was that I looked exactly like I do in pictures which was nice because I always think I look so much better in pictures than in person.
I debated it and decided I wasn't going to go for round two. I listened to the advice that guys sometimes say inappropriate things, but it just put me off. And the boob thing. Wasn't into it. So I emailed him and said that I had a great time, it was very nice & generous of him to pay for my share of dinner, but that I didn't think it would go past the friends feeling.
He wrote back that he felt the same way. Shrug.
We made plans to go to dinner the following Tuesday in a place that is sort of in the middle of where we each live (he's in the 'burbs).
He met me outside. I was unsure how to great him. In NY everyone kisses on the cheek. Here people hug which I think is awkward. Well, we hugegd, and it was fine. We went in. Place was nice, not too crowded, great waiter. Ordered drinks (wine for me, beer for him) and an appitizer. Conversation went well. He talked with his hand covering his mouth so it was hard at times to hear what he was saying. We laughed a lot. I asked myself if I wanted to kiss him, and the answer was no. He asked if I wanted to go to the movies after dinner and I said no. He walked me to my car. Hug. Left.
I thought I would go out with him again because we had fun. Maybe I need more time to feel a spark.
The day after he texted me something about my nail polish (he had previously commented that he liked the fact I wore red nail polish from seeing my hands in one of my pictures) and seeing my feet. And I ignored it.
The day after that he texted me again last night saying hi and I was all "hey whats going on." He said that he thought I was ignoring him before. I said well I don't like feet. Then he asked if his foot fetish would be a problem for me becuase even though I dont like feet I'd get lots of foot rubs. Then I said that I actually hate feet (true) and don't even like when people touch mine (also true, except for my pedicurist).
He said (and I'm going directly to my text messages for direct quotes) "So u are saying I'd be the exception? ;-) honestly my 3 biggest turn ons in a girl are a girl with cute feet, pretty smile and I have to admit I'm a boobs guy... You seem to have the other 2 covered!" Then I didn't say anything because honestly who says that?!?
Ten minutes later I get "I'm sorry am I being too honest?" And I wrote that honesty is good but it was just a lot of information. Then 2 hours later he wrote oh ok. At 2:30 that morning he writes "I was just telling you what I liked physically because after hanging out with u I already know that you are my type mentally. I think you are a total sweetheart... Believe it or not that meant alot to me that u offered to pay your half for dinner. Not many girls do that." The best thing he said to me was that I looked exactly like I do in pictures which was nice because I always think I look so much better in pictures than in person.
I debated it and decided I wasn't going to go for round two. I listened to the advice that guys sometimes say inappropriate things, but it just put me off. And the boob thing. Wasn't into it. So I emailed him and said that I had a great time, it was very nice & generous of him to pay for my share of dinner, but that I didn't think it would go past the friends feeling.
He wrote back that he felt the same way. Shrug.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Are awkward emails worse than awkward silence?
I have to say this online dating thing is very awkward. I really don't know what to say. So far it's mostly been people emailing me. If I don't think they look like butt, I write back to them. I hate those corny questions like "what do you do for fun?" or "what are your hobbies?" But if I don't ask those what am I supposed to ask.
And what if I see someone's profile that makes me laugh, and I think is handsome. What's a good way to lead off? What's a good way to keep the "conversation" going?
And what if I see someone's profile that makes me laugh, and I think is handsome. What's a good way to lead off? What's a good way to keep the "conversation" going?
Online Dating
I decided to try online dating for a few reasons.
1. I was bored.
2. A friend poked fun at another friend for doing it even though she's having success.
Ok so really it was just those two.
A few weeks ago a friend was visiting me for the weekend. We were sitting around just catching up when we decided to take the plunge and make my online dating profile. If I was by myself I wouldn't have not gotten past my user name or tag line. Thanks Meep!
Immediately the pings starting coming in. It was a little ridiculous and pretty overwhelming, but I noticed some cute faces on there! Maybe this won't be so bad...
The internet has a bad stigma attached to it. I still think that if I were to meet a forever friend on here I would be embarassed to say we met on a dating website. I don't know why. I know some pretty fabulous people that have met their significant others on these types of sites. I'm really just doing this for fun. Also to meet new people in my new city, and seeing different parts of it.
1. I was bored.
2. A friend poked fun at another friend for doing it even though she's having success.
Ok so really it was just those two.
A few weeks ago a friend was visiting me for the weekend. We were sitting around just catching up when we decided to take the plunge and make my online dating profile. If I was by myself I wouldn't have not gotten past my user name or tag line. Thanks Meep!
Immediately the pings starting coming in. It was a little ridiculous and pretty overwhelming, but I noticed some cute faces on there! Maybe this won't be so bad...
The internet has a bad stigma attached to it. I still think that if I were to meet a forever friend on here I would be embarassed to say we met on a dating website. I don't know why. I know some pretty fabulous people that have met their significant others on these types of sites. I'm really just doing this for fun. Also to meet new people in my new city, and seeing different parts of it.
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