Had a pretty damn good day yesterday. Moved slowly, didn't really do a whole lot of anything. Decided that I was going to try and make puerco pibil for dinner. Any time you make that it takes going to at least three or four stores to find all the ingredients. It's not an easy dish to make. Especially trying to find the banana leaves. Banana leaves and annatto seeds are the two hardest things to find. Started the day by first going to Target as I needed to get a coffee grinder to grind the spices. I used to have one, but since I don't drink coffee, I didn't bother keeping it during the divorce. At the time I didn't think I would need one. Funny enough, because of the recent women I have been seeing, I had to recently go buy a french press just in case any of them want coffee. I never thought to have a coffee maker in the house because again, I don't drink the stuff. Anyway, I also needed to get some other odds and ends for my trip and Target was the perfect place. While in the same strip mall, I ended up getting a dash mount for my phone, and a new wireless mouse. I was tired of the cable wrapping itself around my machine.
From Target, I started hitting grocery stores. Took me four stores to find all the ingredients. But by 2pm I ad everything assembled and began marinating my meat. During that time while I was out and about, both T1 and N1 texted me. N1 was just saying hello as she was thinking about me. T1 wanted me to come over but it was half to see me and half to not have to do her chores. I can understand that. I politely turned her down though as I wanted to get things done myself. Put the meat in around 4 and sat back to wait the four hours of cooking time. Spike was doing a Star Wars marathon - all six episodes back to back. Total geek time for me. I came in right at the start of New Hope and watched all the way through to about halfway through Empire.
I switched over to a movie while I ate dinner. Sorry, but if I am having puerco pibil, then I had to watch Once Upon a Time in Mexico. If it wasn't for that movie, I would have never learned how to make the dish in the first place. It's a principle thing. Plus I haven't seen it in quite a while. Sometimes you forget how good a movie is until you decide to watch it randomly. While I was finishing up prep, A5 called. She once again didn't leave a message. She keeps calling when I am busy and I want to see if she actually leaves a message. I sent her an email this morning telling her that if she calls today, I promise to answer even if I don't want to hear what she has to say.
Before I went to bed I packed for my trip tomorrow. I did it to make sure there wasn't anything I was forgetting and had to get today. I am good. I have enough shirts, pants, etc all in one bag. I am ready to go.
Today I may go over to a guitar store that is having a huge memorial day sale. Guitars normally selling for $300 - $350 are on sale for $99. I don't need a new guitar, but I was thinking about having another one around the house for the kid. Hers was good when she first started learning how to play, but I know she hasn't picked it up in a while because she has out grown it. She is ready for an updated one. If I can get her a better one for $99 that she can have around the house, why not?
That's my big plan for the day. Whoo hoo. Maybe sit out by the pool later and try and turn this burn into a tan. Let's see who calls or texts today...
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Y2 D4
I ache from my head to my toes this morning. Especially my calves. Oh lord do they hurt. I did the hike yesterday. Ended up being a little over 12 miles because of the route we took, but it was worth every single minute of pain I am experiencing right now.
Not to mention the back of my neck looks like a slice of raw beef. You think you get sunscreen all over but then you try to go to sleep and realize that your soft nice pillow feels like a thousand needles are being jabbed into your head in one lousy tiny little spot. Yep, that would be the back of my neck right now. You people who tan drive me nuts. Some of us burn like lobsters in the pot. Mmmm. Lobster... maybe a nice little tail for dinner...
Spent the ENTIRE day with N1 yesterday with a little break in between. All in all, I would say we spent probably a good 10 or 11 hours together. Not bad for a second date eh?
I met her at the coffee shop near her house around 7:30. It would have been easier to just pick her up, but in some respects I understand that women have to be cautious. She doesn't really know me and I could be some deranged serial killer. I mean hell, I know I am deranged. ;) We got to the head of the trail around 8:15 and met up with the rest of the group. I would say there were about 15 people total on this hike. All the way up we talked about general stuff, nothing too heavy, but things that started to reveal our characters. We talked about food, and things we like, but again nothing too deep. The conversation flowed easily. One thing we talked about was I am perpetually and chronically early. I said this to her after I picked her up - "Since today is about getting to know each other, you should know I am *always* early. Sometimes to a fault". She liked my honesty about that.
I think she was worried about weather I was one, going to be able to handle the hike, and two if I was going to enjoy myself. I am not a big "hiker". I don't mind exercise or physical exertion, hiking though is just not one of those activities I would consider doing given a list of things. It's not the physical part, it's the boredom. Walking on a trail in the woods? Meh. I would rather walk a beach for 10 miles.
We decided to hang back at the end of the group and use the time to talk and get to know each other. That was a great time. We talked about what we want from a relationship, what are goals are, where we see our work lives going, some things in our pasts that have defined us. I know that sounds pretty deep, but hey we were on this trail for 5 freaking hours. She asked me how I was doing a few times in the beginning but then soon realized that I was fine. I explained to her that I would rather be doing this in Hawaii, which lead to great discussions about travel, and different places we have been and what we want to see.
We did all stop at one point and have lunch over looking the hills. It was beautiful. I had brought just some cheese and nuts plus water, she pulls out pickled eggs, empanadas, pumpkin seeds, four different types of fruit, cheese, flavored water, and two little pieces of chocolate she had saved from our dinner on Thursday. Holy schmoley. The rest of the group was looking over at us with jealous eyes and she went around and offered the empanadas to everyone. I thought that was nice. She had three different kinds - Chorizo, Squash blossom, and plain cheese with stinkweed. Oh yeah, a woman who gets that just because you are "hiking" doesn't mean you have to sacrifice. My kind of gal...
As we were heading back, I decided to be bold -- I said to her "I know this improper dating etiquette, but you are busy tomorrow, I am busy Monday, and then I leave for two weeks. Come over tonight and let's watch a movie". She thought about it and told me she had an obligation after the hike, but depending on how she felt she would call me. Fair enough.
After the hike was over, I drove her back to her car. Oh, I forgot about something -- as we were on the last part of the hike, she took my arm and says "You have been such a gentleman today, but you need to kiss me..." Heh. Nice. The view, the moment, made for a nice kiss. Anyway, drove her back, it was around 2 or 2:30 and she promised she would call. She had to go to a memorial for a friend that passed away. That's why she didn't know how she was going to feel afterwards. Totally fair.
I then went and ran some errands. Bought a new hat that I have been wanting, got a some stuff at the grocery store, then came home and soaked my sore little body.
She called around 7 and asked if 8:30 would be too late. Um, hell no? :) She came over around 8:30ish as promised, we watched a movie, noshed on some cheese, fruit, bread, and a little Syrah. It was really nice just being cozy on the couch watching a movie. She told me at one point she felt safe with me. That's the second woman who has said that recently. Very important and very nice to hear.
Speaking of that other woman, she did call yesterday. A5, by the way. But I honestly was busy when she called and she chose not to leave a message. Fine, be that way. If she calls today I will talk to her, but I have a feeling she won't. Not my fault she doesn't know how to text or leave a damn message. N1 and I talked about that when she went home last night around 1. I asked her since I would be gone, how much communication she is comfortable with. We decided that since we both are busy phone calls may be hard, but texts are fine. Good. A good clear message sent early on between the two of us about expectations.
Went to bed around 1:30, and here we are. Today I have no obligations. I am thinking about making Roberto Rodriguez's Puerco Pibil. Banana leaves, pork butt, annatto paste... oh yeah. :) Five hours of kitchen time. Do a little cleaning, start packing, and all in all take it easy today.
Yes, yes we are going to see each other again. Duh. We like each other, but I am not giving up on any single person yet. Matter of fact, I am taking some of the pictures from yesterday and using them on my Match.com profile. There were a couple that are perfect. See how wise I am getting in my old age?
Not to mention the back of my neck looks like a slice of raw beef. You think you get sunscreen all over but then you try to go to sleep and realize that your soft nice pillow feels like a thousand needles are being jabbed into your head in one lousy tiny little spot. Yep, that would be the back of my neck right now. You people who tan drive me nuts. Some of us burn like lobsters in the pot. Mmmm. Lobster... maybe a nice little tail for dinner...
Spent the ENTIRE day with N1 yesterday with a little break in between. All in all, I would say we spent probably a good 10 or 11 hours together. Not bad for a second date eh?
I met her at the coffee shop near her house around 7:30. It would have been easier to just pick her up, but in some respects I understand that women have to be cautious. She doesn't really know me and I could be some deranged serial killer. I mean hell, I know I am deranged. ;) We got to the head of the trail around 8:15 and met up with the rest of the group. I would say there were about 15 people total on this hike. All the way up we talked about general stuff, nothing too heavy, but things that started to reveal our characters. We talked about food, and things we like, but again nothing too deep. The conversation flowed easily. One thing we talked about was I am perpetually and chronically early. I said this to her after I picked her up - "Since today is about getting to know each other, you should know I am *always* early. Sometimes to a fault". She liked my honesty about that.
I think she was worried about weather I was one, going to be able to handle the hike, and two if I was going to enjoy myself. I am not a big "hiker". I don't mind exercise or physical exertion, hiking though is just not one of those activities I would consider doing given a list of things. It's not the physical part, it's the boredom. Walking on a trail in the woods? Meh. I would rather walk a beach for 10 miles.
We decided to hang back at the end of the group and use the time to talk and get to know each other. That was a great time. We talked about what we want from a relationship, what are goals are, where we see our work lives going, some things in our pasts that have defined us. I know that sounds pretty deep, but hey we were on this trail for 5 freaking hours. She asked me how I was doing a few times in the beginning but then soon realized that I was fine. I explained to her that I would rather be doing this in Hawaii, which lead to great discussions about travel, and different places we have been and what we want to see.
We did all stop at one point and have lunch over looking the hills. It was beautiful. I had brought just some cheese and nuts plus water, she pulls out pickled eggs, empanadas, pumpkin seeds, four different types of fruit, cheese, flavored water, and two little pieces of chocolate she had saved from our dinner on Thursday. Holy schmoley. The rest of the group was looking over at us with jealous eyes and she went around and offered the empanadas to everyone. I thought that was nice. She had three different kinds - Chorizo, Squash blossom, and plain cheese with stinkweed. Oh yeah, a woman who gets that just because you are "hiking" doesn't mean you have to sacrifice. My kind of gal...
As we were heading back, I decided to be bold -- I said to her "I know this improper dating etiquette, but you are busy tomorrow, I am busy Monday, and then I leave for two weeks. Come over tonight and let's watch a movie". She thought about it and told me she had an obligation after the hike, but depending on how she felt she would call me. Fair enough.
After the hike was over, I drove her back to her car. Oh, I forgot about something -- as we were on the last part of the hike, she took my arm and says "You have been such a gentleman today, but you need to kiss me..." Heh. Nice. The view, the moment, made for a nice kiss. Anyway, drove her back, it was around 2 or 2:30 and she promised she would call. She had to go to a memorial for a friend that passed away. That's why she didn't know how she was going to feel afterwards. Totally fair.
I then went and ran some errands. Bought a new hat that I have been wanting, got a some stuff at the grocery store, then came home and soaked my sore little body.
She called around 7 and asked if 8:30 would be too late. Um, hell no? :) She came over around 8:30ish as promised, we watched a movie, noshed on some cheese, fruit, bread, and a little Syrah. It was really nice just being cozy on the couch watching a movie. She told me at one point she felt safe with me. That's the second woman who has said that recently. Very important and very nice to hear.
Speaking of that other woman, she did call yesterday. A5, by the way. But I honestly was busy when she called and she chose not to leave a message. Fine, be that way. If she calls today I will talk to her, but I have a feeling she won't. Not my fault she doesn't know how to text or leave a damn message. N1 and I talked about that when she went home last night around 1. I asked her since I would be gone, how much communication she is comfortable with. We decided that since we both are busy phone calls may be hard, but texts are fine. Good. A good clear message sent early on between the two of us about expectations.
Went to bed around 1:30, and here we are. Today I have no obligations. I am thinking about making Roberto Rodriguez's Puerco Pibil. Banana leaves, pork butt, annatto paste... oh yeah. :) Five hours of kitchen time. Do a little cleaning, start packing, and all in all take it easy today.
Yes, yes we are going to see each other again. Duh. We like each other, but I am not giving up on any single person yet. Matter of fact, I am taking some of the pictures from yesterday and using them on my Match.com profile. There were a couple that are perfect. See how wise I am getting in my old age?
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Y2 D3
I know I keep changing the template but it's because I haven't found one that really works for me yet, sorry about that.
Ok, how the hell did I get talked into this hike again? I should not be up at 5:30 on a holiday weekend especially to go off to hike 12 miles. Oh the things I do for people. Especially when I am functioning on four hours of sleep. I didn't get home until after 1 this morning from my date with Miss T1.
Had a great date though, I will say that. Starting at the beginning of the day...
Went out to my client in the morning feeling on my A game from the night before still. Doing well, ready to face down all the wanna be security guards life could throw at me. Had Smashing Pumpkins running through my head (Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage...) but otherwise doing good. Got some stuff accomplished and left a little early in honor of the long weekend.
I did get another text from N1 in the morning. She was enjoying the coffee cake I brought her the night before. Her amount of communication is good. Not too much, but enough that I know she was thinking about me. Perfect balance. At least so far. She reminds me in some ways of J2. Similar kind of personality. If there is one thing that came from everything last year it was knowing what I like in a person, friend or more. We also worked out the details for this morning about where to meet and what time. We hardly know each other and she wants me to meet her at a coffee house near her place. I can respect that. At this point she doesn't know if I am serial killer in nice guy's clothes, or just honestly a nice guy. Fair enough.
Tangent - I did get the first draft of the book finished for editing. I got all the layout done and the basic flow. 226,000 words and 590 pages right now. I need to clean and edit it with the intent of getting it down to about 150,000 words. Without deleting anything that would take away from the main. I may not trim the word count, but it does make it harder to sell a first book at that length. At least according to what I have read so far regarding getting a first book to be looked at by an agent and a publisher. On the other hand, if I start trimming words from it, am I going to compromise the artistic and integrity of the material? It's a tough call.
After work I came home and took a little nap because I knew or at least I had a good feeling, I would be out late last night. That worked out for me. Picked up T1 around 8:15 as we had an 8:30 reservation. I was way early like normally and sat in a parking lot near her house from 7:40 until about five after. While I was waiting Miss F texted me. Haven't talked to her in a couple weeks since I saw her last when I got the kid's car. It was really nice to hear from her. I am going back down there when I get back from Phoenix and am excited about seeing her again.
Miss T1 was looking good. No question. I brought her baby pink roses which she put in a nice vase, got the grand tour of her house, and off to dinner. We had a good dinner. The steak was good, the soup was a little heavy (asparagus bisque) but good. I brought a St Chinan since I had look at the wine list before I left the house and didn't like what I saw. Also she had told me before hand that she wanted to take *me* out to dinner and I didn't want to stick her with $75+ on the bill just in wine. This way she would just have to deal with a corkage fee. Had one cocktail before dinner and then the wine. Did good in that respect. I kept myself in check for two reasons. One, because of this thing this morning and two because I wanted her to see me having a good time without having to be drunk. That's also why I am going today. I need N1 to see me without a drink in my hand.
After dinner we had a little tonsil hockey and I decided to be responsible. I told her that I liked her very much, but she needed to know that I am not a monogamist dater at the moment. And that while I did like her, I would prefer to keep things moving slow as to not disrespect her or anyone else I may be seeing. She was surprised by my candor in a good way. She thought it was good that I could be the honest and open with her. Awesome. Now I don't feel like I am being mean or sneaky seeing other people at the same time. We went back to her place, little more tonsil hockey, some chit chat, and I was out by 12:30.
Got home, bed. Now I need to go get ready for pain. 12 miles. Ugh. After this if I have the energy I am going on an adventure to find a new hat. All depends on how much pain I am in six hours from now...
Ok, how the hell did I get talked into this hike again? I should not be up at 5:30 on a holiday weekend especially to go off to hike 12 miles. Oh the things I do for people. Especially when I am functioning on four hours of sleep. I didn't get home until after 1 this morning from my date with Miss T1.
Had a great date though, I will say that. Starting at the beginning of the day...
Went out to my client in the morning feeling on my A game from the night before still. Doing well, ready to face down all the wanna be security guards life could throw at me. Had Smashing Pumpkins running through my head (Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage...) but otherwise doing good. Got some stuff accomplished and left a little early in honor of the long weekend.
I did get another text from N1 in the morning. She was enjoying the coffee cake I brought her the night before. Her amount of communication is good. Not too much, but enough that I know she was thinking about me. Perfect balance. At least so far. She reminds me in some ways of J2. Similar kind of personality. If there is one thing that came from everything last year it was knowing what I like in a person, friend or more. We also worked out the details for this morning about where to meet and what time. We hardly know each other and she wants me to meet her at a coffee house near her place. I can respect that. At this point she doesn't know if I am serial killer in nice guy's clothes, or just honestly a nice guy. Fair enough.
Tangent - I did get the first draft of the book finished for editing. I got all the layout done and the basic flow. 226,000 words and 590 pages right now. I need to clean and edit it with the intent of getting it down to about 150,000 words. Without deleting anything that would take away from the main. I may not trim the word count, but it does make it harder to sell a first book at that length. At least according to what I have read so far regarding getting a first book to be looked at by an agent and a publisher. On the other hand, if I start trimming words from it, am I going to compromise the artistic and integrity of the material? It's a tough call.
After work I came home and took a little nap because I knew or at least I had a good feeling, I would be out late last night. That worked out for me. Picked up T1 around 8:15 as we had an 8:30 reservation. I was way early like normally and sat in a parking lot near her house from 7:40 until about five after. While I was waiting Miss F texted me. Haven't talked to her in a couple weeks since I saw her last when I got the kid's car. It was really nice to hear from her. I am going back down there when I get back from Phoenix and am excited about seeing her again.
Miss T1 was looking good. No question. I brought her baby pink roses which she put in a nice vase, got the grand tour of her house, and off to dinner. We had a good dinner. The steak was good, the soup was a little heavy (asparagus bisque) but good. I brought a St Chinan since I had look at the wine list before I left the house and didn't like what I saw. Also she had told me before hand that she wanted to take *me* out to dinner and I didn't want to stick her with $75+ on the bill just in wine. This way she would just have to deal with a corkage fee. Had one cocktail before dinner and then the wine. Did good in that respect. I kept myself in check for two reasons. One, because of this thing this morning and two because I wanted her to see me having a good time without having to be drunk. That's also why I am going today. I need N1 to see me without a drink in my hand.
After dinner we had a little tonsil hockey and I decided to be responsible. I told her that I liked her very much, but she needed to know that I am not a monogamist dater at the moment. And that while I did like her, I would prefer to keep things moving slow as to not disrespect her or anyone else I may be seeing. She was surprised by my candor in a good way. She thought it was good that I could be the honest and open with her. Awesome. Now I don't feel like I am being mean or sneaky seeing other people at the same time. We went back to her place, little more tonsil hockey, some chit chat, and I was out by 12:30.
Got home, bed. Now I need to go get ready for pain. 12 miles. Ugh. After this if I have the energy I am going on an adventure to find a new hat. All depends on how much pain I am in six hours from now...
Friday, May 28, 2010
Y2 D2
Fuck, where's the advil... head... ugh...
I had the most interesting day yesterday. Roller coaster of emotions jammed into a very short space of time. Let's start with some shit that happened at the office before I get into the incredible date I had last night...
The client I am working for right now has a very strict policy against smoking on their grounds. I got into it with a security guard yesterday because I thought I was far enough "off property" to make them happy, but obviously I wasn't. I have only been at this location for six or seven days but this guy was accusing me of having been there for a long time and "knowing better XXXX's policy's". Um, screw you? At first I was pissed because who are they to tell me what to do in the common grounds of an office complex? But then I found out they actually OWN the building and not leasing it like normal companies. Fine, then I will step off your property. I was done with this guy, but he made it personal. He was like 900 years old, way over weight, and he started in on me with "what, are you the exception who won't die from smoking?". That was it. I looked at him and replied "I am not sure how what I do to myself is any of your fucking business". He didn't like that at all. I then hit him with "For a company so concerned with health, why do they allow soda machines and junk food machines? How about getting rid of the crap in the cafeteria instead of harassing me?". He REALLY didn't like that. He yelled at me to get my dirty cigarette of the property and rode off on his Schwinn. Fucking wannabe cops. Hey people -- heart disease and obesity kill more than smoking in this country right now. Just saying...
Anyway, flash forward to the drive home. I called A5 to find out if we were still on for Saturday. She was happy to hear from me, but then she hit me with the this:
"I love hanging out with you. I feel so comfortable around you and your smart and funny and interesting..."
Come on, bring the "buuuuut"...
"buuuut... (ah there it is...) I feel like I am with my best friend when I am around you (still not sure of the problem...) and I want to hang out with you (oh, there it is, you want to hang out with me and not fuck me, got it) but I don't feel butterflies like I am supposed to when I am with you".
Butterflies? Butterflies with a fucking bullet baby. Come on. At our age, butterflies? Really? You know what, whatever. She was having doubts because I *didn't* sleep with her the other night. Jeez women. What the hell do you want? You want us to be nice and respectful, but then when we are you think we want to be your friends. Having nothing to lose by the time the conversation was almost over, I told her, hey if it makes you feel better, I will sleep with you on Saturday... Luckily she laughed, but it didn't change how she felt. Bottom line is she wants to be my friend and not date me. Ok. Whatever.
I then went off to my date with N1 already in a smart ass mood. You women want that kind of guy? Here ya go baby...
I got to the restaurant about an hour early to blow off the steam before N1 showed up. I ended up talking to this other woman (married) who was already at the bar. Man did that help. She agreed that it was good she was there because I got to dump on her instead of N1. By the time she showed up I was back in a good place.
I had an incredible time with N1 last night. We went through six courses of food plus a beautiful 05 Cote De Rhone. It was a magical evening. What was that? Oh, that was a butterfly. ;) Some how I agreed to go on a hike with her Saturday morning. That's how charming she was. Me hike?? WTF?? Ah the things I do for women. But she *might* be worth it. Beautiful, charming, smart, and a foodie. She at the foie, she ate the spring onion soup, she ate the duck confit, she ate the marscapone cake with olive oil ice cream, she drank the wine, and she enjoyed the french press coffee. She then enjoyed the taste of me on her lips. No, not being cocky, she sent me a text at 1am saying that. Seriously. Her last text to me was how she felt like she had been charmed by Ol' Blue Eyes himself. Hell, darlin' you want to compare me to Sinatra? I will hike wherever you want. I just need to keep a flask with me somewhere...
Now tonight I am having dinner with T1. She is taking me to a steak house here in town. I haven't seen her in a over week as she was on vacation. Let's see how many butterflies show up especially after last night...
Ok, it was TWO bottles of the Cote. Plus the pre-dinner drinks. There. Happy? That's why my head hurts...
I had the most interesting day yesterday. Roller coaster of emotions jammed into a very short space of time. Let's start with some shit that happened at the office before I get into the incredible date I had last night...
The client I am working for right now has a very strict policy against smoking on their grounds. I got into it with a security guard yesterday because I thought I was far enough "off property" to make them happy, but obviously I wasn't. I have only been at this location for six or seven days but this guy was accusing me of having been there for a long time and "knowing better XXXX's policy's". Um, screw you? At first I was pissed because who are they to tell me what to do in the common grounds of an office complex? But then I found out they actually OWN the building and not leasing it like normal companies. Fine, then I will step off your property. I was done with this guy, but he made it personal. He was like 900 years old, way over weight, and he started in on me with "what, are you the exception who won't die from smoking?". That was it. I looked at him and replied "I am not sure how what I do to myself is any of your fucking business". He didn't like that at all. I then hit him with "For a company so concerned with health, why do they allow soda machines and junk food machines? How about getting rid of the crap in the cafeteria instead of harassing me?". He REALLY didn't like that. He yelled at me to get my dirty cigarette of the property and rode off on his Schwinn. Fucking wannabe cops. Hey people -- heart disease and obesity kill more than smoking in this country right now. Just saying...
Anyway, flash forward to the drive home. I called A5 to find out if we were still on for Saturday. She was happy to hear from me, but then she hit me with the this:
"I love hanging out with you. I feel so comfortable around you and your smart and funny and interesting..."
Come on, bring the "buuuuut"...
"buuuut... (ah there it is...) I feel like I am with my best friend when I am around you (still not sure of the problem...) and I want to hang out with you (oh, there it is, you want to hang out with me and not fuck me, got it) but I don't feel butterflies like I am supposed to when I am with you".
Butterflies? Butterflies with a fucking bullet baby. Come on. At our age, butterflies? Really? You know what, whatever. She was having doubts because I *didn't* sleep with her the other night. Jeez women. What the hell do you want? You want us to be nice and respectful, but then when we are you think we want to be your friends. Having nothing to lose by the time the conversation was almost over, I told her, hey if it makes you feel better, I will sleep with you on Saturday... Luckily she laughed, but it didn't change how she felt. Bottom line is she wants to be my friend and not date me. Ok. Whatever.
I then went off to my date with N1 already in a smart ass mood. You women want that kind of guy? Here ya go baby...
I got to the restaurant about an hour early to blow off the steam before N1 showed up. I ended up talking to this other woman (married) who was already at the bar. Man did that help. She agreed that it was good she was there because I got to dump on her instead of N1. By the time she showed up I was back in a good place.
I had an incredible time with N1 last night. We went through six courses of food plus a beautiful 05 Cote De Rhone. It was a magical evening. What was that? Oh, that was a butterfly. ;) Some how I agreed to go on a hike with her Saturday morning. That's how charming she was. Me hike?? WTF?? Ah the things I do for women. But she *might* be worth it. Beautiful, charming, smart, and a foodie. She at the foie, she ate the spring onion soup, she ate the duck confit, she ate the marscapone cake with olive oil ice cream, she drank the wine, and she enjoyed the french press coffee. She then enjoyed the taste of me on her lips. No, not being cocky, she sent me a text at 1am saying that. Seriously. Her last text to me was how she felt like she had been charmed by Ol' Blue Eyes himself. Hell, darlin' you want to compare me to Sinatra? I will hike wherever you want. I just need to keep a flask with me somewhere...
Now tonight I am having dinner with T1. She is taking me to a steak house here in town. I haven't seen her in a over week as she was on vacation. Let's see how many butterflies show up especially after last night...
Ok, it was TWO bottles of the Cote. Plus the pre-dinner drinks. There. Happy? That's why my head hurts...
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Y2 D1
Here it is, Year Two! Aaaaand.... huh. No difference so far. What a shock... I told you all I was going to keep writing. I mean come on, anyone who knows me well knows I wasn't about to stop. Too damn narcissistic. Plus this really is cathartic for me. I enjoy capturing my thoughts like this as it forces me to face the good and the bad. Anyway, some quick notes, this time around I am going to try and keep this public as long as possible. If for some reason, things get out of hand like that did with the first year, then we go back to private. But for now it's public.
Having said that, indulge me for a minute before I get into yesterday's trials and tribulations. Some notes for new readers
- This is a daily blog where I recount the prior day's events. Most of the time it's pretty fucking boring, but occasionally there are strange things going on. It is a continuation of my adventure last year where my wife decided to leave after 12 years of being together
- The first year is currently being edited and formatted into book form and I will be publishing soon. I have yet to decide on how to distribute, but it will probably be a combination of paperback and digital file
- I don't use any real names in this blog. That is to protect my own privacy as well as the privacy of those I write about. If someone is mentioned they are usually referred to by first initial and a number such as A5. Exceptions to this include "The Kid", and my two ex-wives (X1 (mother of "The Kid") and X2)
- I don't tell where I live but it won't take a rocket scientist to figure out generally what part of the world I am in
With that, on to yesterday.
Work went pretty well. I finally got the client to see things from my perspective and understand the true scope of the work being requested. I am not sure what is going to happen because of it, but I feel better knowing we are all on the same page finally.
The only other really important thing from yesterday is the collection agency representing Amex called X1's house. I am not sure how or why, but they left a message asking for me or X2. I don't like that. I didn't want them dragged into this issue. The kid gave me the number and I called them back. The woman had already left for the day, but I am expecting a call this morning. Not sure what good it's going to do; if I had the money I would pay them. At best we can work out some kind of payment plan so everyone feels warm and fuzzy. I am waiting for her to try and do the ol' "credit score" scare tactic. Let's see, with EVERYTHING I have gone through in the last from job loss, spouse loss, moving twice, losing the house, being dumped multiple times, the money I owe the IRS and Starwood, you really think that my credit score is what keeps me awake at night? Um yeah, sure... I hope this woman is not a goober and actually works with me and isn't defensive. I do want to resolve this, I just don't have it to resolve. Plain and simple.
After leaving a message for the woman I decided to make dinner. Picked up a nice piece of tuna, some white asparagus, and then made mac and cheese with onions, chives, double glou, pecorino, and 2 year white cheddar. Had that with some sliced tomatoes. I also made the mac and cheese with the intent of having extra for the weekend in case A5 does come over for dinner. I was going to call her last night but thought against it. I am still too new to this whole dating thing once it gets past the first or second date to know what is a proper amount of time between seeing each other before I call. I know she is busy with her kid during the week and work, so I don't want to be intrusive. I will call tonight to confirm our plans for Saturday. I don't want it to end up like T where we were texting and talking 50 times a day. Too much. I had a good balance with J2, maybe something like that will work with A5.
Worked on the book some more after dinner. Am through December for layout and formatting. Haven't done any special check or grammatical checking yet. This is just doing the layout to get it ready for print format. I figure I can have it done by Friday. Then I will start in on the rest of the editing while I am on the road next week. The kid sent me a link to some agent services as her teacher is encouraging her to get the book she wrote published. I swear if my kid gets a book published at 17 before me... I will be prouder than hell and you know it. :)
Tonight I have a date with N1. We are going to one of my favorite restaurants as she too is a serious foodie. The other night when we met, because there were so many people around, we only talked briefly. I think we have said more in our emails than we did face to face. Let's see what comes of this date. Then tomorrow night is my date with T1. I am actually looking forward to that as she is paying and we are going to a place I have never been before.
Oh, here's something new for me -- I thought about what I should bring T1 and A5 when I pick them up (assuming I pick them up) and decided, um how about simple flowers? Don't need fancy gifts. Look at me being all smart in year two. ;)
Having said that, indulge me for a minute before I get into yesterday's trials and tribulations. Some notes for new readers
- This is a daily blog where I recount the prior day's events. Most of the time it's pretty fucking boring, but occasionally there are strange things going on. It is a continuation of my adventure last year where my wife decided to leave after 12 years of being together
- The first year is currently being edited and formatted into book form and I will be publishing soon. I have yet to decide on how to distribute, but it will probably be a combination of paperback and digital file
- I don't use any real names in this blog. That is to protect my own privacy as well as the privacy of those I write about. If someone is mentioned they are usually referred to by first initial and a number such as A5. Exceptions to this include "The Kid", and my two ex-wives (X1 (mother of "The Kid") and X2)
- I don't tell where I live but it won't take a rocket scientist to figure out generally what part of the world I am in
With that, on to yesterday.
Work went pretty well. I finally got the client to see things from my perspective and understand the true scope of the work being requested. I am not sure what is going to happen because of it, but I feel better knowing we are all on the same page finally.
The only other really important thing from yesterday is the collection agency representing Amex called X1's house. I am not sure how or why, but they left a message asking for me or X2. I don't like that. I didn't want them dragged into this issue. The kid gave me the number and I called them back. The woman had already left for the day, but I am expecting a call this morning. Not sure what good it's going to do; if I had the money I would pay them. At best we can work out some kind of payment plan so everyone feels warm and fuzzy. I am waiting for her to try and do the ol' "credit score" scare tactic. Let's see, with EVERYTHING I have gone through in the last from job loss, spouse loss, moving twice, losing the house, being dumped multiple times, the money I owe the IRS and Starwood, you really think that my credit score is what keeps me awake at night? Um yeah, sure... I hope this woman is not a goober and actually works with me and isn't defensive. I do want to resolve this, I just don't have it to resolve. Plain and simple.
After leaving a message for the woman I decided to make dinner. Picked up a nice piece of tuna, some white asparagus, and then made mac and cheese with onions, chives, double glou, pecorino, and 2 year white cheddar. Had that with some sliced tomatoes. I also made the mac and cheese with the intent of having extra for the weekend in case A5 does come over for dinner. I was going to call her last night but thought against it. I am still too new to this whole dating thing once it gets past the first or second date to know what is a proper amount of time between seeing each other before I call. I know she is busy with her kid during the week and work, so I don't want to be intrusive. I will call tonight to confirm our plans for Saturday. I don't want it to end up like T where we were texting and talking 50 times a day. Too much. I had a good balance with J2, maybe something like that will work with A5.
Worked on the book some more after dinner. Am through December for layout and formatting. Haven't done any special check or grammatical checking yet. This is just doing the layout to get it ready for print format. I figure I can have it done by Friday. Then I will start in on the rest of the editing while I am on the road next week. The kid sent me a link to some agent services as her teacher is encouraging her to get the book she wrote published. I swear if my kid gets a book published at 17 before me... I will be prouder than hell and you know it. :)
Tonight I have a date with N1. We are going to one of my favorite restaurants as she too is a serious foodie. The other night when we met, because there were so many people around, we only talked briefly. I think we have said more in our emails than we did face to face. Let's see what comes of this date. Then tomorrow night is my date with T1. I am actually looking forward to that as she is paying and we are going to a place I have never been before.
Oh, here's something new for me -- I thought about what I should bring T1 and A5 when I pick them up (assuming I pick them up) and decided, um how about simple flowers? Don't need fancy gifts. Look at me being all smart in year two. ;)
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