I told a friend my expectations for the upcoming weekend and per their suggestion I realized perhaps I was setting my expectations too high. The best thing is to set realistic expectations and anything else is just icing on the cake. So my expectations are the following:
Have one meal with someone. It can be anyone. It's a long weekend, and I'm excited for it. Last week's 6 day work week made this week a long one. I'm quite excited to spend the next 4 afternoons by the pool. And hopefully meeting my expectation of a meal with a friend. Any friend.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Paitence
Last week I traveled to Denver, Co for work Thursday-Saturday. It wasn't the most exciting of trips, but I gave presentations, heard praise for my work by my boss (who i'm glad to know no longer questions hiring a girl who loves football to sell to baseball teams), and I got to hang out with my friend Shelby who I attended her wedding in Denver a month earlier.
As we were leaving on Saturday, I had packed my bag and taken it to the showroom floor because we were leaving after it ended. After taking down the booth and loading up our salesman's car with our booth, I started looking around for my suitcase. My boss had taken it down earlier while I was watching and helping out upstairs. As I asked him about my suitcase, his face looked a bit worried and he didn't have an answer. We called our sales rep to turn around and let us check out his car. 15 minutes later and unloading a van and a suv, the suitcase was still missing. I'm trying to keep calm and not let my boss know that I am absolutely panicking on the inside. In my head, i've calculated that my suitcase roughly contains about $1,000 worth of items from my chi, clarasonic, computer charger, tory birch flats, and my nice work clothes. My boss and another guy go back upstairs to see if it was there. This is about the time I realize that my bag does not have my name anywhere on it. It has my grandpa's name and address. He passed away two years ago and his has has been moved and is now an empty parking lot, so someone finding my bag and mailing to that address would do me zero good.
10 minutes later my boss comes down the escalator with a terrible look on his face. He hasn't found it. Then a sales rep sees it sitting outside the glass doors to the back loading dock. Thankfully it was actually my bag and no one had taken anything from the bag. I was so relieved. Replacing the contents of the bag would have been time consuming and expensive. Thankfully I managed to be patient and not panic. I'm great at over re-acting so I'm really impressed with myself for not crying in front of my boss.
I'm not sure what that has to do with patience, but I wanted to share the story.
Tonight I made homemade salsa and I made cinnamon rolls to take to work for food day. I cheated on the cinnamon rolls and made them using crescent rolls, but I did make the icing from scratch. Last time on a food day, I picked up cakes from a local bakery, so I decided to show work that even though I don't cook that I can actually make decent food.
It's 4th of July weekend, and I have zero plans. I have a whole list of things I'd like to make to celebrate the day including bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos and red velvet cupcakes, but I'm afraid I'd get stuck eating them all. Perhaps I'll make new friends at the pool if I bribe them with food. I'm excited for a long weekend; Last week's 6 day work week about killed me. This is much needed.
The one thing I'm learning to be patient about is waiting. on a phone call. or a text. Boys are ridiculous, and I've turned into a terrible girly girl as I hope that one actually calls, but I will not give in and call first. Nope. I wont. I don't think....
As we were leaving on Saturday, I had packed my bag and taken it to the showroom floor because we were leaving after it ended. After taking down the booth and loading up our salesman's car with our booth, I started looking around for my suitcase. My boss had taken it down earlier while I was watching and helping out upstairs. As I asked him about my suitcase, his face looked a bit worried and he didn't have an answer. We called our sales rep to turn around and let us check out his car. 15 minutes later and unloading a van and a suv, the suitcase was still missing. I'm trying to keep calm and not let my boss know that I am absolutely panicking on the inside. In my head, i've calculated that my suitcase roughly contains about $1,000 worth of items from my chi, clarasonic, computer charger, tory birch flats, and my nice work clothes. My boss and another guy go back upstairs to see if it was there. This is about the time I realize that my bag does not have my name anywhere on it. It has my grandpa's name and address. He passed away two years ago and his has has been moved and is now an empty parking lot, so someone finding my bag and mailing to that address would do me zero good.
10 minutes later my boss comes down the escalator with a terrible look on his face. He hasn't found it. Then a sales rep sees it sitting outside the glass doors to the back loading dock. Thankfully it was actually my bag and no one had taken anything from the bag. I was so relieved. Replacing the contents of the bag would have been time consuming and expensive. Thankfully I managed to be patient and not panic. I'm great at over re-acting so I'm really impressed with myself for not crying in front of my boss.
I'm not sure what that has to do with patience, but I wanted to share the story.
Tonight I made homemade salsa and I made cinnamon rolls to take to work for food day. I cheated on the cinnamon rolls and made them using crescent rolls, but I did make the icing from scratch. Last time on a food day, I picked up cakes from a local bakery, so I decided to show work that even though I don't cook that I can actually make decent food.
It's 4th of July weekend, and I have zero plans. I have a whole list of things I'd like to make to celebrate the day including bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos and red velvet cupcakes, but I'm afraid I'd get stuck eating them all. Perhaps I'll make new friends at the pool if I bribe them with food. I'm excited for a long weekend; Last week's 6 day work week about killed me. This is much needed.
The one thing I'm learning to be patient about is waiting. on a phone call. or a text. Boys are ridiculous, and I've turned into a terrible girly girl as I hope that one actually calls, but I will not give in and call first. Nope. I wont. I don't think....
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Bachelorette, Episode 6
Typically I write these as I watch the show but tonight's blog is coming from yesterday's memory.
The guys and Ashley arrive in Hong Kong and no one has yet to utter "this is the perfect place to fall in love"
Before the show can continue, Chris informs Ashley that Bentley is here. In this hotel. Ashley is so excited to learn this and can't wait to figure out what dot dot dot means. Of course she needs a few minutes to compose herself because she's an idiot about to go see a gigantic tool bag. Ashley finally makes her way to the hotel room of Bentley. (At this point, a friend suggested that if we made this a drinking game, we'd all be drunk 20 minutes into the show if every time the name Bentley was said, we took a drink)
Ashley can't believe he flew all this way to see her. Ummm. I can. If TV producers offered me a free flight and a sweet hotel room in another country, obviously I'd say yes. Long story short because I'm really tired of the name Bentley (take a drink!) Ashley is told by Bentley that she is better off seeing what she has with the guys on the show than waiting around on him.
Ashley shows some anger and later says, that Bentley can go f#$% himself.
Lucas gets the first one on one date of the trip. They walk around. Lucas talks in his sexy Texan accent. They eat something disgusting (or so they say) and then decide to jump on a pirate ship to have dinner and look at the polluted skyline of the romantic Hong Kong.... Big Tex gets the rose from Ashley and can't be more excited.
Group Date: Ames, Ben, Constantine, Mickey, and much to their dismay Ryan and Dentist Blake are on the group date. Sunshine Ryan and Dentist Blake are the only ones not to have a one on one date. This leaves JP to have his second one on one date.
The men are told that dragon boat racing is a favorite past time in Hong Kong and are told to find their own teams to help them row their way to victory. Ames and Ryan are determined to win. Ben and Constantine quickly become my favorite by failing at finding people but "going out like g's" in their newly purchased red Chinese robes. The teams race. Ames and Ryan win. Ben and Constantine come in dead last. Don't worry guys....all you win is a dragon trophy. It looks like you'll have to share too since there's only one. The guys then all watch a Chinese couple get engaged. It must be fate. or as Ashley states "what are the odds of that happening?!"
They all get fancied up and go to a hotel bar. Ashley has been doing some shopping at forever 21 it looks like and is wearing a god awful dress. Ames decides to make his move and takes Ashley to the elevator where he quickly lays on her some smooches. It was awkward to watch.
The boys discuss how the hate Ryan and Blake threatens to leave the show if Ryan gets the rose. Sure enough Mr. Sunshine gets the rose, but Blake is all talk and stays behind.
Up next JP and Ashley go off to the zodiac garden for dinner. Ashley once again sports a sweet see through shirt. I guess I missed the memo that see through shirts are in style. Ashley and JP seem really into each other which disappoints me. He could do better. Ashley then drops the bomb on JP about Bentley. She tells him he's the only one that knows at this point and he doesn't blink an eye. He clearly has the early lead, and gets the road.
Rose Ceremony
Ashley shows up in a terrible dress and her boobs are heavily padded. I don't judge; I'm guilty of doing the same thing back in the days before I got boobs. She believes that the guys will be so thrilled for her that she has seen Bentley and has been able to get past him. Uh huh. That's really what every guy wants to hear that's dating you....That all this time you've been thinking about someone else.
Well shit hits the fan, and Mickey, Blake, and Lucas are visibly upset. Lucas feels like he's been lied too. Blake makes Ashley stand awkwardly during their one on one time until he upsets her and she cried. Mickey tells her not to give him a rose, and she sends him packing right then. Off Mickey goes in a boat.
Ashley then has a nice heart to heart with all the guys about how she really hoped that with her being honest with them that they'd be glad. blah blah blah. Nothing exciting goes on. Blake decides if she's able to be that honest with her then he really wants to stick around.
Too bad Blake, Ashley decides there isn't a connection and he is the other one sent packing for the night.
Blake thought there was a connection and he just wants to find a friend. Well Mr. Boy Band, you seem nice. I'll most likely be in Greenville, SC in a few months, so how about dinner?
Ames, Ben, Constantine, Lucas, JP, and Ryan are all then told they are heading to Taiwan. The don't get too over joyed because well I guess they are still thinking that Thailand is the perfect place to fall in love.
Previews for the rest of the season show of course Ashley really upset and crying, someone coming back after being sent home, and drama. One more week until hometown dates. And two more weeks until the men tell all. Get ready kids, it's going to be a bumpy ride as we find out if Ashley is capable of finding love on tv. If not, she'll go on Dancing with the Stars, because as we know she loves to dance. Which to me is surprising there have not been any dancing or private concerts since leaving the states.
The guys and Ashley arrive in Hong Kong and no one has yet to utter "this is the perfect place to fall in love"
Before the show can continue, Chris informs Ashley that Bentley is here. In this hotel. Ashley is so excited to learn this and can't wait to figure out what dot dot dot means. Of course she needs a few minutes to compose herself because she's an idiot about to go see a gigantic tool bag. Ashley finally makes her way to the hotel room of Bentley. (At this point, a friend suggested that if we made this a drinking game, we'd all be drunk 20 minutes into the show if every time the name Bentley was said, we took a drink)
Ashley can't believe he flew all this way to see her. Ummm. I can. If TV producers offered me a free flight and a sweet hotel room in another country, obviously I'd say yes. Long story short because I'm really tired of the name Bentley (take a drink!) Ashley is told by Bentley that she is better off seeing what she has with the guys on the show than waiting around on him.
Ashley shows some anger and later says, that Bentley can go f#$% himself.
Lucas gets the first one on one date of the trip. They walk around. Lucas talks in his sexy Texan accent. They eat something disgusting (or so they say) and then decide to jump on a pirate ship to have dinner and look at the polluted skyline of the romantic Hong Kong.... Big Tex gets the rose from Ashley and can't be more excited.
Group Date: Ames, Ben, Constantine, Mickey, and much to their dismay Ryan and Dentist Blake are on the group date. Sunshine Ryan and Dentist Blake are the only ones not to have a one on one date. This leaves JP to have his second one on one date.
The men are told that dragon boat racing is a favorite past time in Hong Kong and are told to find their own teams to help them row their way to victory. Ames and Ryan are determined to win. Ben and Constantine quickly become my favorite by failing at finding people but "going out like g's" in their newly purchased red Chinese robes. The teams race. Ames and Ryan win. Ben and Constantine come in dead last. Don't worry guys....all you win is a dragon trophy. It looks like you'll have to share too since there's only one. The guys then all watch a Chinese couple get engaged. It must be fate. or as Ashley states "what are the odds of that happening?!"
They all get fancied up and go to a hotel bar. Ashley has been doing some shopping at forever 21 it looks like and is wearing a god awful dress. Ames decides to make his move and takes Ashley to the elevator where he quickly lays on her some smooches. It was awkward to watch.
The boys discuss how the hate Ryan and Blake threatens to leave the show if Ryan gets the rose. Sure enough Mr. Sunshine gets the rose, but Blake is all talk and stays behind.
Up next JP and Ashley go off to the zodiac garden for dinner. Ashley once again sports a sweet see through shirt. I guess I missed the memo that see through shirts are in style. Ashley and JP seem really into each other which disappoints me. He could do better. Ashley then drops the bomb on JP about Bentley. She tells him he's the only one that knows at this point and he doesn't blink an eye. He clearly has the early lead, and gets the road.
Rose Ceremony
Ashley shows up in a terrible dress and her boobs are heavily padded. I don't judge; I'm guilty of doing the same thing back in the days before I got boobs. She believes that the guys will be so thrilled for her that she has seen Bentley and has been able to get past him. Uh huh. That's really what every guy wants to hear that's dating you....That all this time you've been thinking about someone else.
Well shit hits the fan, and Mickey, Blake, and Lucas are visibly upset. Lucas feels like he's been lied too. Blake makes Ashley stand awkwardly during their one on one time until he upsets her and she cried. Mickey tells her not to give him a rose, and she sends him packing right then. Off Mickey goes in a boat.
Ashley then has a nice heart to heart with all the guys about how she really hoped that with her being honest with them that they'd be glad. blah blah blah. Nothing exciting goes on. Blake decides if she's able to be that honest with her then he really wants to stick around.
Too bad Blake, Ashley decides there isn't a connection and he is the other one sent packing for the night.
Blake thought there was a connection and he just wants to find a friend. Well Mr. Boy Band, you seem nice. I'll most likely be in Greenville, SC in a few months, so how about dinner?
Ames, Ben, Constantine, Lucas, JP, and Ryan are all then told they are heading to Taiwan. The don't get too over joyed because well I guess they are still thinking that Thailand is the perfect place to fall in love.
Previews for the rest of the season show of course Ashley really upset and crying, someone coming back after being sent home, and drama. One more week until hometown dates. And two more weeks until the men tell all. Get ready kids, it's going to be a bumpy ride as we find out if Ashley is capable of finding love on tv. If not, she'll go on Dancing with the Stars, because as we know she loves to dance. Which to me is surprising there have not been any dancing or private concerts since leaving the states.
Monday, June 20, 2011
The Bachelorette, Episode 5
Well let's hope this episode is more interesting than last week's. I wonder how many times, Ashley will discuss missing Bentley tonight.
Once again we are in a new perfect place to fall in love. Who knew Thailand had so many perfect places to fall in love.
Smiley Ryan is smiling and optimistic as usual. Ames has bad hair. So far, nothing is new. Looking over all the guys remaining, it appears Ashely really has a thing for 90s boy band hair. Short and gelled or awkward long parted down the middle hair.
JP states "if you can't find romance in this kind of environment, then you're hopeless" Well JP, producers sure do help create a romance when they pay for travel and dates.
Ryan wants the one on one, but Mr. Smiley does not get it. It goes to the wine maker, Ben F. There's a 100% chance that Ashley will get kissed today. Once again Ashely find wedges appropriate for any date whether it be for hanging on a beach, hiking, dancing, flash mobbing, swimming, or holding hands and walking for miles on uneven pavement.
Ashely is quite over dressed for the market place. They dig into street food....Is that really a good idea? The date may not end well. The couple discusses birds and paints small umbrellas that I always wanted when I was 10. They decide to find some chairs to sit down in front of an old temple. As Ben F. goes in for the kiss, Ashely informs Ben F that they are in sacred ground and kissing isn't allowed. So they decide to stare awkwardly into each other's eyes and discuss having mental kisses. Gag. Ashely just "wants to jump on him"
They go off to dinner after Ashely changes into different wedges and the most awkward looking romper I have ever seen. Ben F, we find out, was not emotionally available a year ago, but is now ready to take a real chance. Enter sad story about a dad dying. Is it just more or do a majority of the bachelors have sob stories? Ashely can see a life with Ben F, and he obviously get a rose and serenaded by some weird Thai music and dancing ladies. He finally gets his kiss and admits "he has giddy puppy dog love
Constatine, Ames, Nick, Blake, Lucas, Ryan, JP, and Mickey are all set for the group date. Leaving William and Ben C on the two on one. That sounds like a terrible date. William is fun but requires a lot of attention and Ben C talks so fast it's hard to get a word in edge wise.
The producers have another brilliant idea for a date and puts the guys fighting one another. This is obviously a great idea.....
Luckily, they have great pink boxing gloves for Ashley in her tiny workout gear. Hey I have the same Target sports bra she has on. The guys get taped up, take off their shirts, and start sweating. Ames has never been in a fight in his life--no surprise there. They guys are forced to do pushups and situps. Blake's hair has not moved. Ames, we find out, is a freaking pansy. Guys then put on colored fighting gear. It reminds me of 3 Ninjas for some reason. The guys are then taking to a boxing ring and are told they will fight one another. These guys stand out in their bright awkward colored shorts with logos across the front.
First Match: Lucas vs Blake. Ashley hopes they have fun and don't take it too seriously. Um hello, guys are competitive. Obviously this is a terrible idea. Blake takes down Lucas.
Second Match: Mickey vs JP. 'there's no crying mai tai" JP is really small and Mickey beats the crap out of JP. Ashley realizes this is a bad idea (no crap...) JP then decides he's done getting beat up on and starts beating the crap out of Mickey and wins the round.
Third Match: Ames vs Smiley Ryan. Ames in the pink to no surprise punches like a girl. Ryan throws some dirty punches. Ames loses and is woozey afterwards.
Fourth Match: Nick vs. Constatine We don't see much of this fight due to the fact that Ames most likely has a concussion. Constatine wins...I think.
Ames goes off in an ambulance. They play creepy music and they almost make it seems as if he's dead. Ashley can't believe this blew up in her face. Really? I can't believe she's surprised. Date night with no Ames back. Ashley's in a way short dress? romper? and some out of place heels. They decide to drink on without him there.
Ryan shows Ashley his battle scars. Mickey informs Ashley that Ames is a pansy because he's never been hit before. In walks Ames as the guys discuss if he's ok. Ames is there overdressed, but quickly wins some one on one time alone with Ashley. Ames is giggly like a girl and can't say much other than the fact he has a mild concussion. Instead of a kiss, he gets a hug.
Blake "love is a marathon, not a sprint" This talk reminds her of Bentley.
Lucas informs Ashley that he is a golfer and then attempts to teach her to golf without clubs. Ashley was pretty turned on by this. He brings up Bentley. What a terrible idea.
Blake gets the surprise of the night and gets the rose.
William vs Ben C.
What? Ashley is wearing flats?! They pull a Tom Sawyer and are on a raft using poles to steer Ashley down a river. William begins acting like a 14 year old boy. William attempts to throw Ben C under the bus, and I have a feeling that's going to backfire. He says Ben C is considering online dating. Shockingly, she sends Ben C home right now without talking to Ben C. He goes on his raft and sails away.
Ashely doesn't seem too into William during the date. William is in fact a 30 year old boy. He states he's just looking for someone to have fun with. I feel like that sealed his fate, and he's gone. Ashley doesn't want a boy; she wants marriage. William goes home. He's ego is for sure bruised, and he's right he is the "worlds biggest jackass" Wow the downer..."his life is full of shit" He's apparently going to slip into a dark place again and not wake up. Someone watch that guy.
Ryan does too much of a celebratory dance when they remove William's luggage. In dramatic fashion, ashley burns the rose.
Ryan says "rocket ship" "i'm totally into you" and points out that he hasn't had a one on one date.
Ashley assures Constantine that she's completely normal.
JP says she's beautiful, and she states "you, too" Do guys want to be called beautiful? Ashley still likes Bentley, and looks bored at the cocktail party.
Ashley sits down with her bff/therapist Chris Harrison. She admits her stupid heart keeps going back to Bentley. Chris should let her watch the footage of Bentley. Chris tells Ashley like it is, and Ashley whines about "how something's there" with Bentley. Chris is going to make something happen for her.
Rose Ceremony
Constantine ---what does she see in this guy?
Lucas, JP, Ames (rocking his 3 piece suit), Mickey, and Ryan.
Nick the body builder with the soul patch goes home. He's tearing up. I'm digging his accent. I just can't stand the soul patch and the hair.
Ashley informs the rest of the guys that they are headed to Hong Kong. It looks like Bentley is in Hong Kong. Stupid girl who thinks he's the one. Smart guy who got a free tip to Hong Kong. It looks like hell is breaking loose. Who doesn't love drama?
Once again we are in a new perfect place to fall in love. Who knew Thailand had so many perfect places to fall in love.
Smiley Ryan is smiling and optimistic as usual. Ames has bad hair. So far, nothing is new. Looking over all the guys remaining, it appears Ashely really has a thing for 90s boy band hair. Short and gelled or awkward long parted down the middle hair.
JP states "if you can't find romance in this kind of environment, then you're hopeless" Well JP, producers sure do help create a romance when they pay for travel and dates.
Ryan wants the one on one, but Mr. Smiley does not get it. It goes to the wine maker, Ben F. There's a 100% chance that Ashley will get kissed today. Once again Ashely find wedges appropriate for any date whether it be for hanging on a beach, hiking, dancing, flash mobbing, swimming, or holding hands and walking for miles on uneven pavement.
Ashely is quite over dressed for the market place. They dig into street food....Is that really a good idea? The date may not end well. The couple discusses birds and paints small umbrellas that I always wanted when I was 10. They decide to find some chairs to sit down in front of an old temple. As Ben F. goes in for the kiss, Ashely informs Ben F that they are in sacred ground and kissing isn't allowed. So they decide to stare awkwardly into each other's eyes and discuss having mental kisses. Gag. Ashely just "wants to jump on him"
They go off to dinner after Ashely changes into different wedges and the most awkward looking romper I have ever seen. Ben F, we find out, was not emotionally available a year ago, but is now ready to take a real chance. Enter sad story about a dad dying. Is it just more or do a majority of the bachelors have sob stories? Ashely can see a life with Ben F, and he obviously get a rose and serenaded by some weird Thai music and dancing ladies. He finally gets his kiss and admits "he has giddy puppy dog love
Constatine, Ames, Nick, Blake, Lucas, Ryan, JP, and Mickey are all set for the group date. Leaving William and Ben C on the two on one. That sounds like a terrible date. William is fun but requires a lot of attention and Ben C talks so fast it's hard to get a word in edge wise.
The producers have another brilliant idea for a date and puts the guys fighting one another. This is obviously a great idea.....
Luckily, they have great pink boxing gloves for Ashley in her tiny workout gear. Hey I have the same Target sports bra she has on. The guys get taped up, take off their shirts, and start sweating. Ames has never been in a fight in his life--no surprise there. They guys are forced to do pushups and situps. Blake's hair has not moved. Ames, we find out, is a freaking pansy. Guys then put on colored fighting gear. It reminds me of 3 Ninjas for some reason. The guys are then taking to a boxing ring and are told they will fight one another. These guys stand out in their bright awkward colored shorts with logos across the front.
First Match: Lucas vs Blake. Ashley hopes they have fun and don't take it too seriously. Um hello, guys are competitive. Obviously this is a terrible idea. Blake takes down Lucas.
Second Match: Mickey vs JP. 'there's no crying mai tai" JP is really small and Mickey beats the crap out of JP. Ashley realizes this is a bad idea (no crap...) JP then decides he's done getting beat up on and starts beating the crap out of Mickey and wins the round.
Third Match: Ames vs Smiley Ryan. Ames in the pink to no surprise punches like a girl. Ryan throws some dirty punches. Ames loses and is woozey afterwards.
Fourth Match: Nick vs. Constatine We don't see much of this fight due to the fact that Ames most likely has a concussion. Constatine wins...I think.
Ames goes off in an ambulance. They play creepy music and they almost make it seems as if he's dead. Ashley can't believe this blew up in her face. Really? I can't believe she's surprised. Date night with no Ames back. Ashley's in a way short dress? romper? and some out of place heels. They decide to drink on without him there.
Ryan shows Ashley his battle scars. Mickey informs Ashley that Ames is a pansy because he's never been hit before. In walks Ames as the guys discuss if he's ok. Ames is there overdressed, but quickly wins some one on one time alone with Ashley. Ames is giggly like a girl and can't say much other than the fact he has a mild concussion. Instead of a kiss, he gets a hug.
Blake "love is a marathon, not a sprint" This talk reminds her of Bentley.
Lucas informs Ashley that he is a golfer and then attempts to teach her to golf without clubs. Ashley was pretty turned on by this. He brings up Bentley. What a terrible idea.
Blake gets the surprise of the night and gets the rose.
William vs Ben C.
What? Ashley is wearing flats?! They pull a Tom Sawyer and are on a raft using poles to steer Ashley down a river. William begins acting like a 14 year old boy. William attempts to throw Ben C under the bus, and I have a feeling that's going to backfire. He says Ben C is considering online dating. Shockingly, she sends Ben C home right now without talking to Ben C. He goes on his raft and sails away.
Ashely doesn't seem too into William during the date. William is in fact a 30 year old boy. He states he's just looking for someone to have fun with. I feel like that sealed his fate, and he's gone. Ashley doesn't want a boy; she wants marriage. William goes home. He's ego is for sure bruised, and he's right he is the "worlds biggest jackass" Wow the downer..."his life is full of shit" He's apparently going to slip into a dark place again and not wake up. Someone watch that guy.
Ryan does too much of a celebratory dance when they remove William's luggage. In dramatic fashion, ashley burns the rose.
Ryan says "rocket ship" "i'm totally into you" and points out that he hasn't had a one on one date.
Ashley assures Constantine that she's completely normal.
JP says she's beautiful, and she states "you, too" Do guys want to be called beautiful? Ashley still likes Bentley, and looks bored at the cocktail party.
Ashley sits down with her bff/therapist Chris Harrison. She admits her stupid heart keeps going back to Bentley. Chris should let her watch the footage of Bentley. Chris tells Ashley like it is, and Ashley whines about "how something's there" with Bentley. Chris is going to make something happen for her.
Rose Ceremony
Constantine ---what does she see in this guy?
Lucas, JP, Ames (rocking his 3 piece suit), Mickey, and Ryan.
Nick the body builder with the soul patch goes home. He's tearing up. I'm digging his accent. I just can't stand the soul patch and the hair.
Ashley informs the rest of the guys that they are headed to Hong Kong. It looks like Bentley is in Hong Kong. Stupid girl who thinks he's the one. Smart guy who got a free tip to Hong Kong. It looks like hell is breaking loose. Who doesn't love drama?
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Boredom
To be 25, my life is pretty boring, and by pretty boring I mean that it's extremely boring. Some where along the way, my friends moved away or moved on with their lives, and I forgot how to make new ones. Because of this 95% of my nights are spent with my friend, the tv. I'm going to have to give in and start doing things alone. Theo's patio is calling my name; Now I just have to find it in me to go alone. I can do this, right?
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Some Things Never Change
I've always been a tad bit on the clumsy side. I'm truly amazed that I have rhythm and am able to dance without falling down. It seems it always goes in spurts though.
In the past 7 days, I have spilled a glass of water on my laptop. Thankfully after a few days of stressing out over not having a working keyboard, the computer decided to fully function again
In the past 7 days, I have spilled a bottle of nail polis over my carpet. I was just touching up one nail before bed and I knocked it off my dresser leaving a nice hot pink streak all down my carpet, dresser, a spot on my pillow, box springs, and pillow case.
Come to think about it, I spilled the glass of water on my computer while painting my nails. I paint my nails so I won't bite them. Maybe the solution to this problem is just to give up painting my nails and start biting them again. No. I can't do that.
In the past 7 days, I have had pizza five times for dinner. This is like my times in college first semester where I only ate pizza in the cafeteria.
In the past 7 days, I have worn pants once and gone for dresses instead. This is like kindergarten where I refused to wear pants at all.
In the past 7 days, VS has lured me into their store to once again shop their semi-annual sale. At this rate, I can go more than a month without having to do laundry for underoos.
In the past 7 days, VS has lured me into their store to once again shop their semi-annual sale. At this rate, I can go more than a month without having to do laundry for underoos.
I feel like I've changed a lot, but I do realize there are somethings that just will never change.
Monday, June 13, 2011
The Bachelorette, Episode 4
Well it looks like they crew is off to Phuket, Thailand. Funny, producers. Let's see if Ashely can get over the ... Bentley left her with.
Chris tells the home boys "that you can see just how serious Ashely is about this." As serious as dating 10 guys can get. We find out that the boys are leaving the mansion forever. When did The Bachelor/ette show become tour the world? And is it just me or do they guys seem really excited? Don't get me wrong, a trip touring the world on someone else's dime is awesome, but how many of you actually knew anything about Phuket? Anyways, chest bumps all around. Let's head to Thailand!
Ashley's riding on a boat in a bikini that would make almost anyone throw up. Obviously she's not over Bentley. Let's question the dentist's taste in men if she fell for that guy so quickly.
Ames, "there's no better place to start over than in Thailand" Good to know...
Constatine gets the first one on one date. Is it just me, or does everyone else forget about this Vampire named guy? Oh no. He wear adidas slide on sandals. Those have got to go. They belong in the 90s with his hair cut.
Today's date out to a private beach is canceled. At least we think it is, seeing that the boat guy doesn't appear to speak English. Constatine suggests going shopping for the ugliest Hawaiian shirts. Um Constatine, you are in Thailand. Not a Hawaiian island. He also suggests talking with the locals. And luckily, a translator just so happens to be walking by.
We find out that Love isn't about winning. They are on a game show. Hmmmm that should be a tip that maybe no one is going to find love. This date seems awkward and Ashely doesn't seem to be too into it.
We find that Constatine is trying out being the "new him" Seriously this date is so boring. I'm just waiting for a pop star to pop up and sing a song. Also Ashley's ring looks like a gigantic blue bug on her hand. Constatine gets a rose. She must have a thing for 90s boy band members.
And just like that "hopeless ashley is hopeful again"
The boys share kissing stories. They are all finding out they've all kissed the same girl. Shocking seeing that they are all dating the same person.
Group Date.....Ashley once again is channeling Mary Anne from Gilligan's Island. The whole crew is painting an orphanage. The Bachelorette gives back.
JP is so amazed that Ashley wants to give back. JP, she may be a nice person, but odds are this was planned out by producers.
Apparently Ryan (Tom Cruise) is a little much. I get it. Just like Tom Cruise, he seems awesome but the more he's around, he's a crazy couch jumping attention getting, annoying guy.
Enough working, let's go to the pool! and find cocktails! Who really wears heels and wedges with their bikinis? Is this a trend I should be following?
Ben F. says buzzin' a few times and gets the kiss.
We find out that Ryan gets along with guys. Ashley says there's a connection.
JP goes in for the kiss. I dig him. Apparently he's magical and gives the best kisses by far. The guys don't like him carrying her back. He's not going anywhere.
Ryan is becoming more and more of a D-bag as he steals Ashely away to say stupid things to her. I think he's boarding the train to friendship. He smiles like a Cheshire Cat until Ben F. gets the rose. Score the guy that wears a bow tie.
Dentist is getting frustrated. And we didn't hear much from William. I'm guessing he's scared to say much after last week's roast. Lucas thinks he's ok. I keep forgetting about him.
Awkward Ames gets the other one on one. He awkwardly jogs towards her. Ames actually has been to Phuket alone. Maybe that's where he got his tan. No, that's where he went to cooking school. He's surprisingly interesting. hahahah On a boat. Ashley puts her arms out like she's on the Titanic.
They get into a tiny kayak. They go into caves. There are no life jackets. This date sounds terrible. Leave it to Ames to relate the experience to a relationship. All I've heard Ames is say "this is amazing". They are eating some terrible looking food on a rocky beach. while drinking Champagne. And she mentions Bentley. I should totally keep a Bentley count.
They go to dinner and Ashely is dressed in a way short skirt. She's going to pull a Brittany if she doesn't watch out. Ames is cheesy. They apparently are both "nerdy" I now realize I need to stop referring to myself as nerdy. Ames gets a rose. I have no idea why. "only she can offer such a rose delivery" I would've taken the rose right back. He gets no kiss.
I have to admit. The Bachelor is far more interesting. This show has been seemingly unexciting.
Rose Cocktail Party/Ceremony
West is in a completely different place and is ready to move on from being a widower. oooo. Ashley calls him a "really nice guy" I feel like that's his death sentence.
Lucas is divorced, and he too, is ready to move on. He wants to find an "awesome woman" He's not the type of guy who gives up on anything, ever. Well it seems as if he's given up on a marriage...
Blake confronts Ryan "who is freaking happy a lot and sorry he isn't grumpy" Oh my. Seriously it's just like Tom Cruise. Not Top Gun Tom Cruise, the crazy one we all fear today.
"i'm bursting with a lot of love in my chest" Seriously. Someone please hit him on the head.
No words from Mickey or William tonight. Or from the Louisiana fast talk lawyer.
Chris Harrison sits down with Ashely and brings up Bentley. Seriously, I'm ready for the final rose. She doesn't want to move on. "The potential was so great" The guy didn't like her at all. Ashley decides to add a rose to the ceremony. Chris makes the extra rose happen. Do you think Chris ever gets sick of his job?
The three that have the roses are quite the motley crew. William has a deer in the head lights look. Only one guy goes home.
Lucas gives a "wahoo" and gets a rose.
Crazy Ryan gets a rose.
JP gets a rose. I think he's going far in this show.
Nick gets a rose which is surprising. He didn't get much air time and he has a soul patch, and yes I hold that against him.
Mickey "oh mickey you're so fine, you're so fine, you blow my mind, hey mickey" I wonder if she sings that each time in her head.
Blake. Obviously she keeps the fellow dentist. Maybe they'll open up a family dentistry.
William gets a rose.
Leave the fast talking Louisiana lawyer and West the guy who may or may not have killed his wife.
Ben C get the rose and West goes home.
Lesson learned..."really nice guy" is your death sentence on The Bachelorette. On the bright side, he got a cool trip out of the deal. He let it "all hang out" I may have giggled on that.
Next week, they find yet another "perfect place to fall in love" and over use the words beautiful and perfect. And some of the guys beat each other up. Yes producers, roasts and boxing matches are great date ideas. She mentions Bentley...again. And he's possibly back in the hotel again. Or maybe it's Bachelor Brad.
Nick we find out does pushups with Ashley on his back. And awkwardly takes her over to a cold hot tub in order to flex his muscles. JP makes me laugh at the fact he find this so funny.
Well perhaps next week will be more exciting than tonight's boring dates.
Chris tells the home boys "that you can see just how serious Ashely is about this." As serious as dating 10 guys can get. We find out that the boys are leaving the mansion forever. When did The Bachelor/ette show become tour the world? And is it just me or do they guys seem really excited? Don't get me wrong, a trip touring the world on someone else's dime is awesome, but how many of you actually knew anything about Phuket? Anyways, chest bumps all around. Let's head to Thailand!
Ashley's riding on a boat in a bikini that would make almost anyone throw up. Obviously she's not over Bentley. Let's question the dentist's taste in men if she fell for that guy so quickly.
Ames, "there's no better place to start over than in Thailand" Good to know...
Constatine gets the first one on one date. Is it just me, or does everyone else forget about this Vampire named guy? Oh no. He wear adidas slide on sandals. Those have got to go. They belong in the 90s with his hair cut.
Today's date out to a private beach is canceled. At least we think it is, seeing that the boat guy doesn't appear to speak English. Constatine suggests going shopping for the ugliest Hawaiian shirts. Um Constatine, you are in Thailand. Not a Hawaiian island. He also suggests talking with the locals. And luckily, a translator just so happens to be walking by.
We find out that Love isn't about winning. They are on a game show. Hmmmm that should be a tip that maybe no one is going to find love. This date seems awkward and Ashely doesn't seem to be too into it.
We find that Constatine is trying out being the "new him" Seriously this date is so boring. I'm just waiting for a pop star to pop up and sing a song. Also Ashley's ring looks like a gigantic blue bug on her hand. Constatine gets a rose. She must have a thing for 90s boy band members.
And just like that "hopeless ashley is hopeful again"
The boys share kissing stories. They are all finding out they've all kissed the same girl. Shocking seeing that they are all dating the same person.
Group Date.....Ashley once again is channeling Mary Anne from Gilligan's Island. The whole crew is painting an orphanage. The Bachelorette gives back.
JP is so amazed that Ashley wants to give back. JP, she may be a nice person, but odds are this was planned out by producers.
Apparently Ryan (Tom Cruise) is a little much. I get it. Just like Tom Cruise, he seems awesome but the more he's around, he's a crazy couch jumping attention getting, annoying guy.
Enough working, let's go to the pool! and find cocktails! Who really wears heels and wedges with their bikinis? Is this a trend I should be following?
Ben F. says buzzin' a few times and gets the kiss.
We find out that Ryan gets along with guys. Ashley says there's a connection.
JP goes in for the kiss. I dig him. Apparently he's magical and gives the best kisses by far. The guys don't like him carrying her back. He's not going anywhere.
Ryan is becoming more and more of a D-bag as he steals Ashely away to say stupid things to her. I think he's boarding the train to friendship. He smiles like a Cheshire Cat until Ben F. gets the rose. Score the guy that wears a bow tie.
Dentist is getting frustrated. And we didn't hear much from William. I'm guessing he's scared to say much after last week's roast. Lucas thinks he's ok. I keep forgetting about him.
Awkward Ames gets the other one on one. He awkwardly jogs towards her. Ames actually has been to Phuket alone. Maybe that's where he got his tan. No, that's where he went to cooking school. He's surprisingly interesting. hahahah On a boat. Ashley puts her arms out like she's on the Titanic.
They get into a tiny kayak. They go into caves. There are no life jackets. This date sounds terrible. Leave it to Ames to relate the experience to a relationship. All I've heard Ames is say "this is amazing". They are eating some terrible looking food on a rocky beach. while drinking Champagne. And she mentions Bentley. I should totally keep a Bentley count.
They go to dinner and Ashely is dressed in a way short skirt. She's going to pull a Brittany if she doesn't watch out. Ames is cheesy. They apparently are both "nerdy" I now realize I need to stop referring to myself as nerdy. Ames gets a rose. I have no idea why. "only she can offer such a rose delivery" I would've taken the rose right back. He gets no kiss.
I have to admit. The Bachelor is far more interesting. This show has been seemingly unexciting.
Rose Cocktail Party/Ceremony
West is in a completely different place and is ready to move on from being a widower. oooo. Ashley calls him a "really nice guy" I feel like that's his death sentence.
Lucas is divorced, and he too, is ready to move on. He wants to find an "awesome woman" He's not the type of guy who gives up on anything, ever. Well it seems as if he's given up on a marriage...
Blake confronts Ryan "who is freaking happy a lot and sorry he isn't grumpy" Oh my. Seriously it's just like Tom Cruise. Not Top Gun Tom Cruise, the crazy one we all fear today.
"i'm bursting with a lot of love in my chest" Seriously. Someone please hit him on the head.
No words from Mickey or William tonight. Or from the Louisiana fast talk lawyer.
Chris Harrison sits down with Ashely and brings up Bentley. Seriously, I'm ready for the final rose. She doesn't want to move on. "The potential was so great" The guy didn't like her at all. Ashley decides to add a rose to the ceremony. Chris makes the extra rose happen. Do you think Chris ever gets sick of his job?
The three that have the roses are quite the motley crew. William has a deer in the head lights look. Only one guy goes home.
Lucas gives a "wahoo" and gets a rose.
Crazy Ryan gets a rose.
JP gets a rose. I think he's going far in this show.
Nick gets a rose which is surprising. He didn't get much air time and he has a soul patch, and yes I hold that against him.
Mickey "oh mickey you're so fine, you're so fine, you blow my mind, hey mickey" I wonder if she sings that each time in her head.
Blake. Obviously she keeps the fellow dentist. Maybe they'll open up a family dentistry.
William gets a rose.
Leave the fast talking Louisiana lawyer and West the guy who may or may not have killed his wife.
Ben C get the rose and West goes home.
Lesson learned..."really nice guy" is your death sentence on The Bachelorette. On the bright side, he got a cool trip out of the deal. He let it "all hang out" I may have giggled on that.
Next week, they find yet another "perfect place to fall in love" and over use the words beautiful and perfect. And some of the guys beat each other up. Yes producers, roasts and boxing matches are great date ideas. She mentions Bentley...again. And he's possibly back in the hotel again. Or maybe it's Bachelor Brad.
Nick we find out does pushups with Ashley on his back. And awkwardly takes her over to a cold hot tub in order to flex his muscles. JP makes me laugh at the fact he find this so funny.
Well perhaps next week will be more exciting than tonight's boring dates.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Lessons I should've Already Learned By Now
I'm a pale kid. I've come to accept this fact, and I have taken to buying SPF 50 sunblock. Yes, the kind that comes with kids playing on it. While the rest of my family can tan, I received the crap skin genes and can't. It seems as if every summer I being with one awkward sunburn that will fade into awkward "tan" lines. I use tan in quotation marks because my version of being tan is far from actually being tan.
I received my first awkward "tan" lines at the end of March thanks to an unseasonably warm day and the apartment pool that stays open year round. I apparently have serious issues spraying myself with sunscreen. I always miss spots.
On Friday, I volunteered at basically a field day for companies. I wore flip flops because I was just a volunteer. A team dropped out, and I got asked to play Volleyball on a volunteer team. I played barefoot in rough grass. I'll be honest though if I had had tennis shoes on, it really wouldn't have made a difference. I was terrible. 0 of my serves made it over the net. It got hot, so naturally I rolled up my tshirt sleeves. The next round the sun came out from behind the clouds as I kept score the baggo (also known as corn hole or bean bag toss). Upon leaving, I realized I had turned quite pink. I'm the idiot that had sunscreen sitting in the car, but did not put any on because I didn't believe i'd be out in the sun much. My shoulders aren't pretty. To make matters worse, I met a friend at the pool yesterday morning and hung out for a couple of hours. While I managed to put sunscreen on this time, I don't believe I should've put my shoulders back in the sun. I've added some awkward burns on my thighs and stomach thanks to my terrible job of applying sunscreen.
Aloe is now my friend. I'm not sure if there's a limit to how often you should use aloe, but I tend to put it on every couple of hours. I am pretty positive I'll have some interesting "tan" lines this summer thanks to the past two days. At least I'm semi-smart, despite it being a nice day I'm sitting inside instead out in my bikini by the pool. I don't think I'll forget sunscreen again for quite some time.
This past week, I also learned, don't drink water by your laptop. I know that seems obvious, but half a cup of water dumped on your keyboard isn't a good thing. Thankfully after two days of drying out, I now have a fully functioning key board. I didn't have a working M key until this morning. The M key is crucial when your last name beings with an M. Or when half of your computer log in's contain M's. I did pretty good at getting around the letter. Though my friends probably think i'm weird for referring to myself as "this girl" all weekend.
Recap: Wear sunscreen. No liquids by electronics. I'm glad I can bring you valuable life lessons.
I received my first awkward "tan" lines at the end of March thanks to an unseasonably warm day and the apartment pool that stays open year round. I apparently have serious issues spraying myself with sunscreen. I always miss spots.
On Friday, I volunteered at basically a field day for companies. I wore flip flops because I was just a volunteer. A team dropped out, and I got asked to play Volleyball on a volunteer team. I played barefoot in rough grass. I'll be honest though if I had had tennis shoes on, it really wouldn't have made a difference. I was terrible. 0 of my serves made it over the net. It got hot, so naturally I rolled up my tshirt sleeves. The next round the sun came out from behind the clouds as I kept score the baggo (also known as corn hole or bean bag toss). Upon leaving, I realized I had turned quite pink. I'm the idiot that had sunscreen sitting in the car, but did not put any on because I didn't believe i'd be out in the sun much. My shoulders aren't pretty. To make matters worse, I met a friend at the pool yesterday morning and hung out for a couple of hours. While I managed to put sunscreen on this time, I don't believe I should've put my shoulders back in the sun. I've added some awkward burns on my thighs and stomach thanks to my terrible job of applying sunscreen.
Aloe is now my friend. I'm not sure if there's a limit to how often you should use aloe, but I tend to put it on every couple of hours. I am pretty positive I'll have some interesting "tan" lines this summer thanks to the past two days. At least I'm semi-smart, despite it being a nice day I'm sitting inside instead out in my bikini by the pool. I don't think I'll forget sunscreen again for quite some time.
This past week, I also learned, don't drink water by your laptop. I know that seems obvious, but half a cup of water dumped on your keyboard isn't a good thing. Thankfully after two days of drying out, I now have a fully functioning key board. I didn't have a working M key until this morning. The M key is crucial when your last name beings with an M. Or when half of your computer log in's contain M's. I did pretty good at getting around the letter. Though my friends probably think i'm weird for referring to myself as "this girl" all weekend.
Recap: Wear sunscreen. No liquids by electronics. I'm glad I can bring you valuable life lessons.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Free Pass
A little over 13 months ago I started working at my current job. I went through employee training with a kid who had been an intern for a month and was hired full time graphic designer. In typical fashion, he lived up to the graphic designer name with long hair, hipster glasses, and awkward facial hair. Over the past year I've said Hi to this kid when passing in the hallway, and twice I've run into him while on my lunch break. I've sat with him and a couple of graphic designers on those said lunches. Very surface level.
A few months ago, he saw me leaving for lunch and suggested we do lunch sometimes. I personally enjoy eating lunch alone and reading instead of sitting with a co-worker I barely know. Lunch is my time; I don't really want to spend my time discussing work. I personally thought oh great, and was thankful that he never mentioned it again.
Yesterday, this kid IMs me and informs me he can't do late lunches anymore, but wondered if he could call me sometimes. I avoided this and changed the subject. He pressed again for my number, and after being told he had a girlfriend. I'm stupid and gave in and gave him my number hoping he'd never use it.
After work I get the following message
"Hey Sara this is Creeper*. Yay for Monday being over, eh?" (named has been changed. obviously)
"yes. I'm quite ready for the weekend already" I respond. I'm thinking keep it short. Be nice. And hope he leaves me alone.
"Indeed. However weekends r too short. Did u know some counries actually have gone to shorter work weeks all over!? France tried like a 35 hrs/week :0 jealous" so apparently he's wanting to give me a history lesson?
"I hear you. I'd like a 4 day work week. I'd even be ok working until noon on Fridays" Maybe he's attempting to be a friend? He's weird, but I can be nice, right?
"Ya that would b super nice. Too bad America never looks at the rest of the world for the best way to do anything =/" maybe he's trying to start a revolution? I'm not sure, but he's getting weirder
"Other countries also get way more vacation days" I can throw world studies at him too.
"Too depressing to entertain"
And that was that. I don't respond or hear from him for over an hour. I'm ok with that. I thought he was maybe going to ask me out, and I'd be able to nicely say no thanks. Then I get the following:
"So I have a rly crazy question for u... and im not sure how else to get around to it in this situation Haha. would u allow me the favor of an off the record conversation lol?" crap he's going to ask me to dinner, but better to get this over with, right?
"Sure" No answer from him for a while. And then I get this little gem:
"So, my girlfriend and I both agreed together that we each get one "free pass" to be with some1 else for one night. (No lie!) And I was wondering if u would like to get together sometime? I DEFINITELY didn't want offend u by being so forward, and hope to just flatter u at least!"
WTF. I can't say I ever EVER saw that coming.
1. I have issues believing his girlfriend would really want to have a "free pass"
2. Why would it be ok to ask this to someone you barely know.
3. What? Not asking me to dinner, just getting right to asking me for sex?
4. I don't speak to anyone at work....but have they somehow confused me to be the office whore?
5. How is that flattering? Oh sure. I'm glad you asked. Let's get naked? Thanks for thinking of me as a common whore.
I am shocked and have no clue what to say. I'm disappointed in my answer. Today I have lots of words for him but instead of all the great angry words I have for this dumbass, i said the following:
"Thanks, but i'm interested in someone right now and I'm not the one night stand kind of girl" I pick this time to be polite?! STUPID STUPID ME . The correct answer is actually "hell no. Are you out of your damn mind"
"I completely understand! And I figured it would be too much to ask lol. I hope u don't think badly of me!"
no response from me
"and I for sure would've never imagined u to b the 1 night stand type."
No? You wouldn't then why they heck did you think i'd go along with this? What kind of girl would say yes to this? "Golly gee of all the girls, you picked me? How could I be so lucky?"
Yes creeper, it is far too much to ask. I do think badly of you, and if I could regive you my answer you better believe I would. Now I spend my days at work avoiding running into this creeper. Seriously how do these things happen?!
I inform my mother of this story and her response was a laugh and "See what good your boobs have done for you?" Thanks, Mom. Thanks.
All I can say is um wow. I honestly cannot believe that happened.
A few months ago, he saw me leaving for lunch and suggested we do lunch sometimes. I personally enjoy eating lunch alone and reading instead of sitting with a co-worker I barely know. Lunch is my time; I don't really want to spend my time discussing work. I personally thought oh great, and was thankful that he never mentioned it again.
Yesterday, this kid IMs me and informs me he can't do late lunches anymore, but wondered if he could call me sometimes. I avoided this and changed the subject. He pressed again for my number, and after being told he had a girlfriend. I'm stupid and gave in and gave him my number hoping he'd never use it.
After work I get the following message
"Hey Sara this is Creeper*. Yay for Monday being over, eh?" (named has been changed. obviously)
"yes. I'm quite ready for the weekend already" I respond. I'm thinking keep it short. Be nice. And hope he leaves me alone.
"Indeed. However weekends r too short. Did u know some counries actually have gone to shorter work weeks all over!? France tried like a 35 hrs/week :0 jealous" so apparently he's wanting to give me a history lesson?
"I hear you. I'd like a 4 day work week. I'd even be ok working until noon on Fridays" Maybe he's attempting to be a friend? He's weird, but I can be nice, right?
"Ya that would b super nice. Too bad America never looks at the rest of the world for the best way to do anything =/" maybe he's trying to start a revolution? I'm not sure, but he's getting weirder
"Other countries also get way more vacation days" I can throw world studies at him too.
"Too depressing to entertain"
And that was that. I don't respond or hear from him for over an hour. I'm ok with that. I thought he was maybe going to ask me out, and I'd be able to nicely say no thanks. Then I get the following:
"So I have a rly crazy question for u... and im not sure how else to get around to it in this situation Haha. would u allow me the favor of an off the record conversation lol?" crap he's going to ask me to dinner, but better to get this over with, right?
"Sure" No answer from him for a while. And then I get this little gem:
"So, my girlfriend and I both agreed together that we each get one "free pass" to be with some1 else for one night. (No lie!) And I was wondering if u would like to get together sometime? I DEFINITELY didn't want offend u by being so forward, and hope to just flatter u at least!"
WTF. I can't say I ever EVER saw that coming.
1. I have issues believing his girlfriend would really want to have a "free pass"
2. Why would it be ok to ask this to someone you barely know.
3. What? Not asking me to dinner, just getting right to asking me for sex?
4. I don't speak to anyone at work....but have they somehow confused me to be the office whore?
5. How is that flattering? Oh sure. I'm glad you asked. Let's get naked? Thanks for thinking of me as a common whore.
I am shocked and have no clue what to say. I'm disappointed in my answer. Today I have lots of words for him but instead of all the great angry words I have for this dumbass, i said the following:
"Thanks, but i'm interested in someone right now and I'm not the one night stand kind of girl" I pick this time to be polite?! STUPID STUPID ME . The correct answer is actually "hell no. Are you out of your damn mind"
"I completely understand! And I figured it would be too much to ask lol. I hope u don't think badly of me!"
no response from me
"and I for sure would've never imagined u to b the 1 night stand type."
No? You wouldn't then why they heck did you think i'd go along with this? What kind of girl would say yes to this? "Golly gee of all the girls, you picked me? How could I be so lucky?"
Yes creeper, it is far too much to ask. I do think badly of you, and if I could regive you my answer you better believe I would. Now I spend my days at work avoiding running into this creeper. Seriously how do these things happen?!
I inform my mother of this story and her response was a laugh and "See what good your boobs have done for you?" Thanks, Mom. Thanks.
All I can say is um wow. I honestly cannot believe that happened.
Monday, June 6, 2011
The Bachelorette, Episode 3
Will this be the most shocking episode ever? Probably not, but I look forward to this. So many questions will hopefully be answered, what does Batman look like? Will Ashley figure out Bently is a complete D-Bag?
We find out that Ben C, the fast talking Louisiana lawyer, gets to start "his journey to love" with the first one on one date. Seriously, he talks ridiculously fast.
We find out Bently sweeps her off her feet. Ummmm. Ashley is a complete idiot. Some girls never learn.
We get it ABC, Ashley dances. Thus let's involve dancing for Ashely to show off. It seems as if Dancing with the Stars has it's next "star" already picked out. Apparently the latest best date idea involves making a fool of yourself and dancing for a crowd. Dancing to no music in a grassy area that no one happens to be sitting on......not planned at all. And ABC pulls through and out of no where comes music.
Because Ashley isn't afraid to dance on a grassy knoll "she's totally the girl I want to spend the rest of my life with" Apparently Ben C, falls easily. Worst flash mob ever.
Far East Movement appears out of no where. Apparently this two-hit wonder is desperate for work. I see a pattern of dancing and concerts this season. Ashely apparently can't have a non-dancing husband. I'd rather go back to the helicopters and fear factor style dates of The Bachelor.
I like their style. Two big glasses of wine. Oh my gosh. Does Ben C have a slow down switch. "blow up the roof" I wonder how much they edited out of this date, and I wonder if Ashely got more than 4 sentences in. Ben obviously get the rose and the kiss. She understands everything he's saying. I'm guessing ABC gave her a transcript to read afterwards.
Group Date.
Batman has had an amazing life changing experience. He's losing the mask. It's about time. I wonder if he has a sunburn in shape of the mask. "true love starts on the inside" Yes Batman, wearing a mask and going on a reality TV is a great way to find true love. He's had no real date with her, but he has feelings for her. Anti-climatic mask reveal. "hi ashley, i'm jeff" No Jeff, you are Batman. I agree with Dentist, it was ridiculously anti-climatic.
Ashely loves to laugh when she's not dancing, so it's up to the guys to make her laugh during this date. This is a terrible idea of a date. Roast your date. Yes making fun of your date, is really a great idea. Girls are never sensitive.....
Hey-o. Batman is calling out someone about a backstreet boys outfit. Ames is dramatic, and doesn't want to do it. At least the boys tend to realize, that this is a delicate line to walk. William thinks he's a great comedian and expects to do this in the future for a celebrity. His notes say "boobs" He may make her cry tonight. The cellphone salesman is trying to start his comedy career instead of winning the bachelorette. I don't blame him, cell phones have got to be boring to sell.
Lucas-attacks the guys. kind of. I barely remember this guy, and now I remember why.
Ryan P- flops at his jokes.
Ames- obviously goes after Batman.
Ryan-by far the funniest but still does not go after Ashley. Some roast this is.
Batman-is ready to take them on. He starts out by telling her she's got "small tits" Classy Batman, classy.
Soul Patch- also goes after the small boobs. What's with making fun of small boobs?
Wino- meh joke
Guy I don't remember his name-"brad womack's leftovers" bad idea.
Bently--60% of the guys aren't here for the right reason. ummm speaking from the heart? At least he says her ass makes up for her lack of boobs. I understand Ashely....you can get that fixed. I've got a great doctor.
Will.i.am--is more than ready for this. And he goes in for the kill. His jokes fall flat. Ashley leaves pissed. I don't blame her. "I wish Emily was The Bachelorette" Bad idea, bad, bad idea.
Ashley is crying, and Bentley goes to "mess with her head" What a sweet guy..... "she's best dancer in the world" Um yea....
Ashely reveals her insecurities. William is almost in tears. William is in tears. He offers to pack up and go home. "I'm an idiot" and walks out the door. And to the sidewalk. And keeps going. While in tears. And takes off running, and at some point sits at a bus stop.
Batman attempts to tell a sob story about his 3 legged dog. All the guys feel bad. This has been on hell of a downer of a date.
Ryan informs Ashely that she's the one he wanted here. He once again looks like Tom Cruise about to jump on Oprah's couch. Will he get the rose again. If a boy tell you "you look gorgeous"....and awkward response is "so do you"
Ashely reveals to Bentley that she's been contacted about Bentley. She's an idiot by not believing her friend. She believes every word she says. Dumb ass. He's smiling like the cat who ate the canary. Thankfully Ryan P aka Tom Cruise gets the rose. Bentley decides to "be a good dad" and go home. Bentley stay around for another trip! Milk it for what it's worth!
For a guy she's only known roughly a week, she's shedding a few too many tears. Bentley's commentary about kissing is hilarious. He's an asshole, but funny. The after the rose ceremony will be great. "i'm worried i'll never see you again" Ashely do you not know how this works? He's obligated to go to the men tell all show.
JP gets the next one on one date. He gets to go to Ashley's pad where she's been crying for two days. Nothing like going on a date with a girl crying over someone else. They have take out. Compared to all the other dates, JP got screwed. No trip, no fine dining, no fancy clothes. This is the most realistic date on the history of the Bachelor/ette. She's a girl after my own heart. She wants to put on sweat pants.
How'd he pack for this date? Oh yeah, we need you to bring PJs. JP gets the rose. They make out in front of the fire place. I actually give this date a thumbs up. He's wearing his rose on a white tshirt. Classy...
Rose Ceremony--too shiney of a dress/necklace combo. Not Ashley's best look. Chris tried to talk some sense into Ashley because let's be honest. If Ashley leaves then ABC is screwed. Ashely decides no cocktail party is needed.
Wine guy is wearing a bow tie. I like him more now.
Ames looks awkwardly tan.
She must really have a thing for vampires if Constatine is getting a rose.
West, Mickey, Ben F rocking the bow tie, fellow dentist Blake, soul patch Nick, too tan Ames, Lucas.
It comes down to Batman and William and the guy I don't remember his name. Cutie William gets the rose. Wow Batman and that other guy must feel horribly about themselves.
Oh Chris D. Yes girls sometimes like Assholes. It happens. She'll learn.
Dramatic Batman burns his mask at the producers request.
Dramatic? Not really; Somewhat interesting...yes. They luck out on a trip to Thailand. I hope no one gets food poisoning.
We find out that Ben C, the fast talking Louisiana lawyer, gets to start "his journey to love" with the first one on one date. Seriously, he talks ridiculously fast.
We find out Bently sweeps her off her feet. Ummmm. Ashley is a complete idiot. Some girls never learn.
We get it ABC, Ashley dances. Thus let's involve dancing for Ashely to show off. It seems as if Dancing with the Stars has it's next "star" already picked out. Apparently the latest best date idea involves making a fool of yourself and dancing for a crowd. Dancing to no music in a grassy area that no one happens to be sitting on......not planned at all. And ABC pulls through and out of no where comes music.
Because Ashley isn't afraid to dance on a grassy knoll "she's totally the girl I want to spend the rest of my life with" Apparently Ben C, falls easily. Worst flash mob ever.
Far East Movement appears out of no where. Apparently this two-hit wonder is desperate for work. I see a pattern of dancing and concerts this season. Ashely apparently can't have a non-dancing husband. I'd rather go back to the helicopters and fear factor style dates of The Bachelor.
I like their style. Two big glasses of wine. Oh my gosh. Does Ben C have a slow down switch. "blow up the roof" I wonder how much they edited out of this date, and I wonder if Ashely got more than 4 sentences in. Ben obviously get the rose and the kiss. She understands everything he's saying. I'm guessing ABC gave her a transcript to read afterwards.
Group Date.
Batman has had an amazing life changing experience. He's losing the mask. It's about time. I wonder if he has a sunburn in shape of the mask. "true love starts on the inside" Yes Batman, wearing a mask and going on a reality TV is a great way to find true love. He's had no real date with her, but he has feelings for her. Anti-climatic mask reveal. "hi ashley, i'm jeff" No Jeff, you are Batman. I agree with Dentist, it was ridiculously anti-climatic.
Ashely loves to laugh when she's not dancing, so it's up to the guys to make her laugh during this date. This is a terrible idea of a date. Roast your date. Yes making fun of your date, is really a great idea. Girls are never sensitive.....
Hey-o. Batman is calling out someone about a backstreet boys outfit. Ames is dramatic, and doesn't want to do it. At least the boys tend to realize, that this is a delicate line to walk. William thinks he's a great comedian and expects to do this in the future for a celebrity. His notes say "boobs" He may make her cry tonight. The cellphone salesman is trying to start his comedy career instead of winning the bachelorette. I don't blame him, cell phones have got to be boring to sell.
Lucas-attacks the guys. kind of. I barely remember this guy, and now I remember why.
Ryan P- flops at his jokes.
Ames- obviously goes after Batman.
Ryan-by far the funniest but still does not go after Ashley. Some roast this is.
Batman-is ready to take them on. He starts out by telling her she's got "small tits" Classy Batman, classy.
Soul Patch- also goes after the small boobs. What's with making fun of small boobs?
Wino- meh joke
Guy I don't remember his name-"brad womack's leftovers" bad idea.
Bently--60% of the guys aren't here for the right reason. ummm speaking from the heart? At least he says her ass makes up for her lack of boobs. I understand Ashely....you can get that fixed. I've got a great doctor.
Will.i.am--is more than ready for this. And he goes in for the kill. His jokes fall flat. Ashley leaves pissed. I don't blame her. "I wish Emily was The Bachelorette" Bad idea, bad, bad idea.
Ashley is crying, and Bentley goes to "mess with her head" What a sweet guy..... "she's best dancer in the world" Um yea....
Ashely reveals her insecurities. William is almost in tears. William is in tears. He offers to pack up and go home. "I'm an idiot" and walks out the door. And to the sidewalk. And keeps going. While in tears. And takes off running, and at some point sits at a bus stop.
Batman attempts to tell a sob story about his 3 legged dog. All the guys feel bad. This has been on hell of a downer of a date.
Ryan informs Ashely that she's the one he wanted here. He once again looks like Tom Cruise about to jump on Oprah's couch. Will he get the rose again. If a boy tell you "you look gorgeous"....and awkward response is "so do you"
Ashely reveals to Bentley that she's been contacted about Bentley. She's an idiot by not believing her friend. She believes every word she says. Dumb ass. He's smiling like the cat who ate the canary. Thankfully Ryan P aka Tom Cruise gets the rose. Bentley decides to "be a good dad" and go home. Bentley stay around for another trip! Milk it for what it's worth!
For a guy she's only known roughly a week, she's shedding a few too many tears. Bentley's commentary about kissing is hilarious. He's an asshole, but funny. The after the rose ceremony will be great. "i'm worried i'll never see you again" Ashely do you not know how this works? He's obligated to go to the men tell all show.
JP gets the next one on one date. He gets to go to Ashley's pad where she's been crying for two days. Nothing like going on a date with a girl crying over someone else. They have take out. Compared to all the other dates, JP got screwed. No trip, no fine dining, no fancy clothes. This is the most realistic date on the history of the Bachelor/ette. She's a girl after my own heart. She wants to put on sweat pants.
How'd he pack for this date? Oh yeah, we need you to bring PJs. JP gets the rose. They make out in front of the fire place. I actually give this date a thumbs up. He's wearing his rose on a white tshirt. Classy...
Rose Ceremony--too shiney of a dress/necklace combo. Not Ashley's best look. Chris tried to talk some sense into Ashley because let's be honest. If Ashley leaves then ABC is screwed. Ashely decides no cocktail party is needed.
Wine guy is wearing a bow tie. I like him more now.
Ames looks awkwardly tan.
She must really have a thing for vampires if Constatine is getting a rose.
West, Mickey, Ben F rocking the bow tie, fellow dentist Blake, soul patch Nick, too tan Ames, Lucas.
It comes down to Batman and William and the guy I don't remember his name. Cutie William gets the rose. Wow Batman and that other guy must feel horribly about themselves.
Oh Chris D. Yes girls sometimes like Assholes. It happens. She'll learn.
Dramatic Batman burns his mask at the producers request.
Dramatic? Not really; Somewhat interesting...yes. They luck out on a trip to Thailand. I hope no one gets food poisoning.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Lately
Over memorial day weekend, I got to go to Denver to see one of my favorite girls that I studied abroad with get married. It was so fun to get together with 3 girls that I share a lot of fun memories. Lots of memories were discussed, and it's a tad weird seeing us becoming adults. The bride was beautiful. I danced until my cute but painful shoes gave me blisters and danced some more. They even gave us ice cream after the wedding ceremony. That's my kind of wedding.
While in Denver, I had some of the most amazing pancakes at snooze. My friend Erika and I waited for over an hour, but it was well worth the wait for peanut butter/chocolate pancakes. Oh my. I've got to figure out how they make the peanut butter sauce on top of the pancakes. I highly recommend Snooze if you are ever in Denver.
This weekend also marked the debut of my new pink leopard bikini. It's totally not me, and I love it. I didn't start wearing a bikini until after my first couple of years in college, so it's fun to branch out now.
Today I realized I love being Southern and being able to refer all soft drinks as cokes. Yes that's random, but it's a true statement.
I love short work weeks, and I love the fact I can spend the entire weekend by the pool.
While in Denver, I had some of the most amazing pancakes at snooze. My friend Erika and I waited for over an hour, but it was well worth the wait for peanut butter/chocolate pancakes. Oh my. I've got to figure out how they make the peanut butter sauce on top of the pancakes. I highly recommend Snooze if you are ever in Denver.
This weekend also marked the debut of my new pink leopard bikini. It's totally not me, and I love it. I didn't start wearing a bikini until after my first couple of years in college, so it's fun to branch out now.
Today I realized I love being Southern and being able to refer all soft drinks as cokes. Yes that's random, but it's a true statement.
I love short work weeks, and I love the fact I can spend the entire weekend by the pool.
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