Still Married?!

So, I went on the blind date with the guy from work. Instead of going with other people who work here, we just grabbed lunch. I thought this would save the awkwardness that happens when you meet someone for the first time. I STILL FELT AWKWARD. BIG TIME.

First, about two days before the lunch date (if that's what you want to call it), one of the guys that works in my office came and started bugging me about it. Apparently everyone in the guy's unit heard about our planned meeting, and started giving him a hard time about it. Poor guy, but you get what you deserve if you spread your business around. Especially here.

On THE day, he picked me up from work, we went and grabbed lunch, and he brought me back. No big deal, no major mishaps. But during our conversation, which was more a life-in-review, he tells me about all the times he has gone back to his ex-wife. I don't have a problem with dating someone who has been married already. Hell, I was almost that girl. But then he mentions, ever so casually, that they are still married. Uh, what?! He proceeds to discount that by saying it's only common-law, blah, blah, blah. HELLO!! Does anyone else see the problem with this? You are still married, like it or not, and I DO NOT date married men. LATER!

So the girl I work with emails me after lunch to see how it went. I'm honest and tell her it went fine, until he got to the whole still being married thing. She seemed to feel the same way I did, not that I really care.

Needless to say, I don't think I will be dating him again any time soon, if ever. Nice guy, but a little too much for me, especially right now.

New/Old Friend

As I mentioned before, I have a friend that the parentals aren't too excited about. BUt he is really nice and really not looking for anything more than a friendship, which is perfect for me, because I am sooo not ready.

Well, the friend called a few weeks ago and pretty much said he didn't think I was ready for any type of new relationship, friend or otherwise. Um, O.K. So, we aren't even dating, but you are dumping me anyway? Yeah, whatever. See ya.

So, no sleep lost over that one. I kept perking along, although he did creep into my mind here and there, just because we got along so well and had such a great time together. I even contemplated texting him over the past weekend. But, my rational side persevered and I was strong. (If only I had that strength when it came to High School Sweetie. Different story, different post.)

Then, out of nowhere, I get a text message from my friend/not friend. And he has been thinking about me ever since he said he couldn't play with me. Um, that's interesting. So, maybe you do want to be my friend. And the rest is history. We are back to our usual texting/talking/whatever. He is just so relaxed and a ton of fun. Perfect!

Blind Dates

Well, I've been single for a couple of months now, and I don't really know if I am ready to be back in the dating game just yet.

A girl that works at the same place I do called earlier this week and asked if I wanted to join her and her husband, as well as some of their friends for dinner this weekend. Then she throws in that she has this friend, who works with her husband, that is also single and looking to meet people to hang out with. So, I'm thinking that's cool. A group of people to hang out with and maybe have some fun.

Then I remember I have already talked about going to Houston this weekend to help out my aunt. So I end up having to decline the dinner invitation. But, I did leave things open for a next time. And the guy said he would keep in touch.

Well, the guy just texted, so maybe we will meet in the future...

Decade in Review

Well, I know we are well into the new decade, but I thought maybe I should recap the previous one with some milestones that I accomplished or survived.

2000 - Graduated from high school, started junior college
2001 - Worked and went to school
2002 - Graduated from junior college
2003 - Moved to College Station to attend the best school in the world (IMHO)
2004 - Attended school full time and worked
2005 - Supposed to graduate, decide to drag it out a little longer, published a journal article
2006 - Met the love of my life, graduated from Texas A&M (WHOOP!)

2007 - Lost the love of my life suddenly, moved home, started my big girl job
2008 - Got engaged
2009 - Planned a wedding, almost got married

I am sure there are lots of other things I could include for each year. It's funny how things that seemed so important at the time really don't mean much when you look back at a decade.

Did anyone else have a memorable decade, or one that they were happy to survive?

A Bumpy Road

Life has been pretty tough lately. Things at the casa are tense, to say the least.

I thought I had decided to move into the duplex, and I thought the parents were supportive. Then I actually opened my mouth and said I was moving, and the parents have since changed their minds. WHAT?! Why did they even act like they would support that decision in the first place? So, now I guess I am going to be renting a storage unit and living at home.

Then, the parents have decided that the new friend can't just want to be friends. There must be more to it, blah, blah, blah. Why can't people just be friends and like to hang out with each other? I guess I missed the part where that became IMPOSSIBLE. But if you don't want me spending time with him, quit asking what kind of plans I have every day. Obviously I have NONE!

New Year, New Me

Well, the new year came and went, without much incident. I must admit, I kind of liked it without all of the hoopla that has accompanied New Year's Eve in the past. I ended up in a heated game of 42 that lasted until after the ball dropped. My team ended up winning, which was a great start to 2010, and then we headed home. My new friend, C, had wanted to go out together, but New Year's Eve has such a stigma, that I thought it was best to bypass that whole thing.

So, now I am back at work and looking forward to the next holiday (February 15th). I can only hope that I last that long without taking a vacation day.

This past weekend was pretty busy. Mom and I hit up some shopping, which is fun again since it isn't all about wedding stuff. I am back in shoe buying mode, which may or may not be good for my wallet.

I also decided that I am going to go ahead and move into the duplex that R and I were supposed to share. It's time for me to take that step, and I need to live by myself for a while. Who knows, I may get so used to that that I never live with anyone again.