I've been "slacking". Haven't been out on a solo dat night since my "Beer and conversation" night. Last weekend, I was too busy with work. Burning the midnight oil working on making a big batch of earrings, etc. to sell. THIS weekend, well, I was too tired last night. And had a work party. Tonight? Didn't feel like it.
My mother keeps asking me when she calls in the evening, "So, where are you? are you out?" No. "Did you go out last night?" No.
SLACKING!!! But I've been busy creating at home, and that makes me happy.
A new idea:
I had a conversation with a woman at work today. Turns out she has a single daughter, my age. This daughter has been trying out dating sites and singles type events. And she has many funny stories about dating misadventures. Her mother wants her to compile a book of her stories. Something along the lines of "How many Frogs DO you have to kiss?". The best story she shared with me was this:
One guy said to her, "I need to marry a woman before my mother dies". The response from the young single woman? "You'd better start planning!". She didn't end up dating him. The man was looking for a woman who could take care of him, because his mom won't be around forever.
So, if any of you readers out there, have any hilarious, (or wonderful), dating stories, I'd love to hear them, and post them anonymously here on my blog! Feel free to email me stories at originalbeadwork(at)gmail(dot)com.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
A Beer and Conversation
Wow! Just got back from my third official "Solo Date Night". It was a good one!
For this adventure, I decided I'd go to a casual old local place. Hole in the wall, been around forever type of place. Last time (only other time) I was there, I not only saw some of my neighboors, but my brother's best friend's little brother. So, local watering hole. Known for the best Fish and Chips in the area.
Had trouble finding parking, and when I walked into the bar, there were a lot of people! I almost chickened but got my guts together and pushed through, looking for a seat. At the far end, there was one open seat. Between two very scruffy looking dudes. One was quite an older man, with long shaggy grey and hair and a beard - like an old billy goat. The other looked like Bruce Willis right out of Die Hard. Seriously. Alright, I thought, this will be interesting. I looked at the empty seat and "Bruce Willis" said, "I don't bite".
OH BOY.
I order a beer and a fried fish sandwich. Billy Goat man kept to himself, but "Brucey" was chatty. I kept my guard up, WAY up. But then I began to notice that I was in good hands. All of the assorted young female staff greeted my neighbors by name and asked how they were, one even slapped tough man "Bruce" on the shoulder and said "How are ya Hon?". Turns out "Bruce" is named John. We talked almost the entire time, about music, skiing, this town we live in, etc etc. He even bought me a beer. And I felt completely safe. He knew a lot of the people in the place, and I overheard him talking about his music. I'll try to attach a link to his song "American Harley Man" from youtube.
After finishing my food and beer, I figured it was time to quit while I was ahead. I was genuinely enjoying to talking to John/Bruce, but, well, yeah. Time to go before he does something stupid like ask me for my number or anything. I left in good spirits, the first end to a solo date night where I was actually smiling and happy, and wishing I wasn't so smart and careful about being out by myself. AND this was the first solo date night that I have had a good conversation with a random person. Fun!
this song is actually pretty good (American Harley Man by John Greene):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOFiPrQX7qQ
For this adventure, I decided I'd go to a casual old local place. Hole in the wall, been around forever type of place. Last time (only other time) I was there, I not only saw some of my neighboors, but my brother's best friend's little brother. So, local watering hole. Known for the best Fish and Chips in the area.
Had trouble finding parking, and when I walked into the bar, there were a lot of people! I almost chickened but got my guts together and pushed through, looking for a seat. At the far end, there was one open seat. Between two very scruffy looking dudes. One was quite an older man, with long shaggy grey and hair and a beard - like an old billy goat. The other looked like Bruce Willis right out of Die Hard. Seriously. Alright, I thought, this will be interesting. I looked at the empty seat and "Bruce Willis" said, "I don't bite".
OH BOY.
I order a beer and a fried fish sandwich. Billy Goat man kept to himself, but "Brucey" was chatty. I kept my guard up, WAY up. But then I began to notice that I was in good hands. All of the assorted young female staff greeted my neighbors by name and asked how they were, one even slapped tough man "Bruce" on the shoulder and said "How are ya Hon?". Turns out "Bruce" is named John. We talked almost the entire time, about music, skiing, this town we live in, etc etc. He even bought me a beer. And I felt completely safe. He knew a lot of the people in the place, and I overheard him talking about his music. I'll try to attach a link to his song "American Harley Man" from youtube.
After finishing my food and beer, I figured it was time to quit while I was ahead. I was genuinely enjoying to talking to John/Bruce, but, well, yeah. Time to go before he does something stupid like ask me for my number or anything. I left in good spirits, the first end to a solo date night where I was actually smiling and happy, and wishing I wasn't so smart and careful about being out by myself. AND this was the first solo date night that I have had a good conversation with a random person. Fun!
this song is actually pretty good (American Harley Man by John Greene):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOFiPrQX7qQ
back on the horse
It's been a few weeks since I've done a solo date night. Turns out, I've been pretty busy, and tired. It was my goal to get myself back out in the world solo again tonight. And I'm gonna do it!
I may be tired as heck, and only recently,(as in the last couple hours) climbed out of a serious melancholic funk that kept me awake and silently screaming all night long. The cold, grey rainy day certainly isn't a help.
This will be my second night out this week - wooo!!! I also had a fun "non solo, not a date" night out a couple evenings ago, with my favorite elf.
I have a craving for a beer and some fish and chips. And I think that I will sleep very well tonight. Will write about tonights adventures, if there are any, later!
I may be tired as heck, and only recently,(as in the last couple hours) climbed out of a serious melancholic funk that kept me awake and silently screaming all night long. The cold, grey rainy day certainly isn't a help.
This will be my second night out this week - wooo!!! I also had a fun "non solo, not a date" night out a couple evenings ago, with my favorite elf.
I have a craving for a beer and some fish and chips. And I think that I will sleep very well tonight. Will write about tonights adventures, if there are any, later!
Friday, March 5, 2010
The "Castle" - Vacation Nights Out
I got back a couple days ago from a vacation that I take every year with my family. This was our 19th year! Amazing! I have so many great memories from this place - a big old resort in the middle of nowhere NH. Very traditional, upscale, yet rustic. This is a place where many families come at the same time, year after year (an 80% return rate for guests). We have met many people that we see when we are up there. Now, and back when I was teenager when we went during school breaks.
When I was 14, I had my first date there. A boy my age, invited me to watch a movie with him in the old theater in the basement. His name was Tim. The following year, I met a handsome tall fellow. We became pen-pal high school sweethearts of a sort. Lasted for a couple years. I traveled up to NH to go to both of his proms! Since then, I have had romantic notions of meeting someone else while up there. For a couple years, recently, I actually had a beau that came with me and my family. A big milestone, as we were actually allowed to share a room (my parents are a little awkward about unmarried couples sharing rooms...heheh.)
Every year, on this trip, since we were old enough (which is WAY too many years), my brother and I have gone to the hotel "tavern" after dinner to listen to the entertainment. Have been listening to the same guys year after year, and they have gotten to know us, and remember us. Sometimes I have gone by myself, and it's a lot of fun. Funnily enough, the grey haired, balding, yet cool bohemian piano player seems to have developed a crush on me. Kissed me on the cheek the other night.
My brother and I were there three nights in a row this week. The third night, before dinner, the entire family went in. We were served by a very good looking, tall, young man. Then my parents recognized him as the hotel manager's son. Immediately there appeared whispered talk that I should, um, try to get my "in" with this guy. Heheh. Nudge nudge. Wink wink.
SO. After dinner, my bro and I return to the tavern. There's been a running joke that since I'm always out with my brother at this place, and his wife stays with the kids, that many people mistake my brother and I for the couple, and his wife the nanny. SO. When the friendly handsome young server started talking to us, my brother (who had had a few) proceeded to mention MANY times that I was his SISTER and was SINGLE. A tad embarrassing, but funny. Finally the handsome manager's son said that he was living with his girlfriend. Foiled!
There are rules at this place. Much of the staff lives in the hotel, in dormitory wings, or apartments. They are forbidden to "fraternize" with the guests. Think of the movie "Dirty Dancing". Our young good looking server said he and his father see this hotel as having something in common with that movie. He once dated a girl who was younger, and a guest at the hotel with her family.
So, it is my family's hope that next year, if the manager's son is still working at the hotel, that he will be single. In other words, THEY want an "in". I.e: free rooms. Yes, they are pricey. Heheh.
When I was 14, I had my first date there. A boy my age, invited me to watch a movie with him in the old theater in the basement. His name was Tim. The following year, I met a handsome tall fellow. We became pen-pal high school sweethearts of a sort. Lasted for a couple years. I traveled up to NH to go to both of his proms! Since then, I have had romantic notions of meeting someone else while up there. For a couple years, recently, I actually had a beau that came with me and my family. A big milestone, as we were actually allowed to share a room (my parents are a little awkward about unmarried couples sharing rooms...heheh.)
Every year, on this trip, since we were old enough (which is WAY too many years), my brother and I have gone to the hotel "tavern" after dinner to listen to the entertainment. Have been listening to the same guys year after year, and they have gotten to know us, and remember us. Sometimes I have gone by myself, and it's a lot of fun. Funnily enough, the grey haired, balding, yet cool bohemian piano player seems to have developed a crush on me. Kissed me on the cheek the other night.
My brother and I were there three nights in a row this week. The third night, before dinner, the entire family went in. We were served by a very good looking, tall, young man. Then my parents recognized him as the hotel manager's son. Immediately there appeared whispered talk that I should, um, try to get my "in" with this guy. Heheh. Nudge nudge. Wink wink.
SO. After dinner, my bro and I return to the tavern. There's been a running joke that since I'm always out with my brother at this place, and his wife stays with the kids, that many people mistake my brother and I for the couple, and his wife the nanny. SO. When the friendly handsome young server started talking to us, my brother (who had had a few) proceeded to mention MANY times that I was his SISTER and was SINGLE. A tad embarrassing, but funny. Finally the handsome manager's son said that he was living with his girlfriend. Foiled!
There are rules at this place. Much of the staff lives in the hotel, in dormitory wings, or apartments. They are forbidden to "fraternize" with the guests. Think of the movie "Dirty Dancing". Our young good looking server said he and his father see this hotel as having something in common with that movie. He once dated a girl who was younger, and a guest at the hotel with her family.
So, it is my family's hope that next year, if the manager's son is still working at the hotel, that he will be single. In other words, THEY want an "in". I.e: free rooms. Yes, they are pricey. Heheh.
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