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Post by questionablesanity on Mar 25, 2010 12:19:42 GMT -5
I went to a Tea Leaf Green show last night in Louisville with Jasper girl. We went out to eat first which was very nice, we had good conversation all the way there. But when we got to the venue, the dynamic changed. She likes to dance. I only dance if I'm either really drunk, it's super crowded, or the music really moves me. The bands that we heard did not move me. It just got kind of awkward. We left before Tea Leaf Green even came on because we both had long days. We went back to her place and I stayed the night, we gave each other mini massages, got three hours sleep and went to work. I just felt like the whole night was a little off. I texted her today and she didn't think anything was amiss. I guess I'm too hard on myself because I thought I screwed up the whole night because I didn't feel like dancing. I've come to the conclusion that there is something wrong with me.
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I guess I'm mingling. I'm going to dinner with a girl from work, tricky right? Well, we've been going to lunch every Friday for about 2 months and been out a couple of times outside of work. Then like two weeks ago she got promoted into my group. Now, not only do I have a crush on her but she's become my employee. Awkward. *slaps head*
This is sososo tricky. I dated someone from work awhile back (there was no direct reporting line though). Eventually it just got too hard because of office gossips, professional ethics, and general weirdness. We broke it off after about four months, but we decided to remain friends. Amazingly enough, it actually worked. I will try and never get romantically involved with anyone else at work again...it blurs the line between "work insidejoke" and "regular insidejoke" way too much.
Oh I could have sworn you guys worked together. I've only dated one person that I worked with, and that was at Dairy Queen in high school and we were way too busy to even see each other much while we were working. And it was Dairy Queen. And we were in high school. Not exactly the same situation. haha
I went to a Tea Leaf Green show last night in Louisville with Jasper girl. We went out to eat first which was very nice, we had good conversation all the way there. But when we got to the venue, the dynamic changed. She likes to dance. I only dance if I'm either really drunk, it's super crowded, or the music really moves me. The bands that we heard did not move me. It just got kind of awkward. We left before Tea Leaf Green even came on because we both had long days. We went back to her place and I stayed the night, we gave each other mini massages, got three hours sleep and went to work. I just felt like the whole night was a little off. I texted her today and she didn't think anything was amiss. I guess I'm too hard on myself because I thought I screwed up the whole night because I didn't feel like dancing. I've come to the conclusion that there is something wrong with me.
I mean this is such the best way - you just need to get over yourself.
I tell myself this ALL the time when I start to freak out about something. Is he being uncommunicative today because of work or because of something I said? What did that last sentence REALLY mean? It always ends up being nothing and then I laugh at myself. It's so easy to get worked up about all these little details and to replay events in your head until you go a little bit crazy. So just tell yourself to stop. Focus on how she smiled at you or laughed at your jokes. That's what counts.
Girls know that most guys don't like to dance. So as long as you aren't pouting in the corner, we get it. It's fine. It's better if you dance, but not a deal-breaker if you don't. Though maybe next time, try to block out your internal dialogue and give dancing sober in an uncrowded room a chance. She'll appreciate it.
It's like yeah, you're probably not that cool. And yeah, she probably knows it. And likes you for it. No one wants to be with someone perfect.
So it's been over a year since my "big" breakup and still haven't gotten then damn mingling thing down....damn living in a small town!!!!
i know the feeling. i don't live in a small town, but it might as well be. i go to what is probably the most conservative public university in texas. the george H bush library is here if that gives you any idea.
in any case, there is NOWHERE to go to meet people who i feel are kindred spirits. in this place, everyone corns and no one talks about it. but drinking til you're blacked out is totally approved of. also, it's a total college town, which wouldn't be so bad if i weren't almost 27yrs old. i'm automatically going to be at least 4 years older than most of the people i come into contact with. and the older ones are probably leaving soon because they'll be done with college.
lose-lose situation and it sucks. which is why i'm hoping to be in denver or back in austin after this year.
yo,
i've never read this thread before, but i'm on Bonnaroo overload right now so i'm reading everything.
I'm 27 and just went back to school. as if it wasn't obvious from walking into orientation, the first thing they did was put up demographics of the students in my program (social work). 80% are below 25yrs old. 90% women. i'm as non-traditional as it gets here. It's bizarre and cool at the same time. I'm also going to back to delivering pizzas after 4 (crappy) years in corporate america, so this is a complete 180.
It sounds like your school might not be what you're looking for, but i'd say appreciate being older in school for what it is. I think it has given me a lot of perspective that the other students lack. It's also cool to be around youthful energy. most of my friends my age or older are getting comfortable and lazy in their lives. screw that.
So yeah, i'm probably not going to fall in love with any of the 22 year old women in my classes, but it's a cool perspective.
Anddddd, regarding the secret corn usage, just bring it up. There are so many taboo topics like that, and every time people are waiting for someone to bring up the pink elephant in the room. In this case it's corn, so that's a pink elephant that can be shared after discussing.
Last night was an awesome night of mingling. Some of my buddies wanted to go out, and so i went with. that was the most action filled night i have had in a long time.
I guess I'm mingling. I'm going to dinner with a girl from work, tricky right? Well, we've been going to lunch every Friday for about 2 months and been out a couple of times outside of work. Then like two weeks ago she got promoted into my group. Now, not only do I have a crush on her but she's become my employee. Awkward. *slaps head*
This is sososo tricky. I dated someone from work awhile back (there was no direct reporting line though). Eventually it just got too hard because of office gossips, professional ethics, and general weirdness. We broke it off after about four months, but we decided to remain friends. Amazingly enough, it actually worked. I will try and never get romantically involved with anyone else at work again...it blurs the line between "work insidejoke" and "regular insidejoke" way too much.
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I'm starting to think that I under-analyze when I should be over-analyzing and over-analyze when I should just take things at face value. Or something. Something is wrong somewhere along the line. heh
Drunk me is an idiot... i hit it off a bit on thursday with a girl, but didnt get a number, and its impossible to find someone again with JUST a first name. not even sure what school she goes to. My friend knew her though, so hopefully she will be able to hook it up.
i seem to be running into the same problem a lot of you are....there just doesn't seem to be the kind of person i would be interested in, out there.
in san antonio, there are a lot of military (gone down that road, see my jizz in the eye story a few pages back) and uneducated affliction wearing slick haired muscley boys.
i teach 2nd grade and obviously am around mostly females all day (we have only 4 males on campus that are not custodians) so finding someone at work isn't really option.
all the people who are my friends are people who i went to college with and so we've all known each other forever and if it was going to happen, it would have already.
i have tried match.com, but alas in san antonio it is filled up with the same two types mentioned above.
i met someone that i was really into last year at a friend's wedding and we've stayed in contact, but alas....he lives in england. i'm not giving up hope on him though....we've been talking about him coming over next year for bonnaroo.
Post by questionablesanity on Mar 28, 2010 12:20:07 GMT -5
England? Damn Ive been bitching about an hour drive and your man is across an ocean.
Drunk me is also an idiot, well kind of. I went to see Cornmeal play at an Upland Brewery beer release party last night. Jasper girl came up with a friend and they caught the last part of the show. I imbibed a bit too much on the 9% tripel wheat. Actually, it was in combination with 1/2 a klonopin. We went back to my house and then back out for another drink. I was functioning fine and I don't think I did anything wrong. We nommed some corn before bed and that's the last thing I remember. Klonopin erases my memory. I have no idea what went down when we went to bed. I think I can remember some things but they may be dreams for all I know. I'm trying to think of a tactful way to ask her what the hell happened last night. I'll probably just call her later and ask her just that. "Sorry, but did we have sex last night because I don't remember shit".
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Alas after last night, I am now relegated to just being an observer on this thread. After my lady and i RAN the beer-pong table at our house party last night, we had "the talk" and then we got on-line and bought her a 'Roo ticket...
"We're no longer called Sonic Death Monkey. We're on the verge of becoming Kathleen Turner Overdrive, but just for tonight, we are Barry Jive and his Uptown Five. "
Alas after last night, I am now relegated to just being an observer on this thread. After my lady and i RAN the beer-pong table at our house party last night, we had "the talk" and then we got on-line and bought her a 'Roo ticket...
Post by questionablesanity on Mar 29, 2010 8:23:37 GMT -5
congrats carp. What about Hangout? Are you still coming to that?
I came out and asked Jasper girl what the hell happened the other night. She was disappointed that I didn't remember anything because apparently it was good in her opinion.
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Sounds like this thread is all kinds of success lately. Me and my friends are going out again thursday, so updates will ensue friday afternoon whenever i get out of bed.
congrats carp. What about Hangout? Are you still coming to that?
I came out and asked Jasper girl what the hell happened the other night. She was disappointed that I didn't remember anything because apparently it was good in her opinion.
Oh we'll def. be at Hangout...I wouldnt miss it! Who knows, maybe after we get all worked up @ Girl Talk we'll just wander on down the beach a few hundred yards and...well...
"We're no longer called Sonic Death Monkey. We're on the verge of becoming Kathleen Turner Overdrive, but just for tonight, we are Barry Jive and his Uptown Five. "
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
"We're no longer called Sonic Death Monkey. We're on the verge of becoming Kathleen Turner Overdrive, but just for tonight, we are Barry Jive and his Uptown Five. "
Post by questionablesanity on Mar 31, 2010 10:45:04 GMT -5
We will def have to exchange numbers. I need to keep a hand writen list becaues I cant ever remember a phone number. Ive never been arrested but Im assuming they take your cell away.
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Had a very interesting little thing happen to me last night. . . could use a little advice, but I at least need to vent this out.
I have one class I am taking that is a Tuesday night 6-9. We get out of class around 7:45 and when I get to my bike in the parking lot there is a purple/maroon colored tulip blossom on my seat. I scope out my surroundings to see if I notice any familiar cars nearby or anything, but nothing. I didn't even see any other tulip around. My first thought is that it was from an ex that I had talked to briefly that day for the first time in months who works on campus. Her favorite flower is the tulip. Its about an hour ride home and when I get back I txt her to see if she was on campus, she says no. We txt back and forth for a lil bit and I tell her what I found and why I am asking, but still says it wasn't her and "thats sweet, somebody likes you". There are very few people who know what my motorcycle looks like and there weren't any other clues/hints/whatever to find out who put it there. I put an update on my facebook page that said I found a little something on my bike today, whoever you are thank you in an attempt to hopefully find out who it was. I was late getting to class so I know it wasn't anyone in there. This is the first gesture like this I get in years and I have nothing to go on. This whole situation is like a steering wheel down in some pirates' pants - Arr, it drivin me nuts!!!
Post by crazykittensmile on Mar 31, 2010 12:15:47 GMT -5
^Could it just have been completely random, maybe?
Did it look like a particularly nice/fresh flower?
I have been known to pick up little things if I see them on the ground and place them on a higher surface so they don't get squashed...never on a car/bike, but it could be a similar thing.
It is possible, but when I looked around I didn't see any similar flowers anywhere. It had to be from somewhere else. It did look healthy except for one pedal that was broken/torn off.
Post by questionablesanity on Apr 1, 2010 11:15:08 GMT -5
I had another great night out with my lady from Jasper. This was the first night that we watched a movie together, didn't imbibe in any kind of alcohol or corn. It was wonderful. I left her place at 6 am (still celibate, not that I'd tell you guys if that changed), drove the long drive home, got stuck behind school buses (grrrr) but am in the best mood that I've been in in years. Seriously. It's amazing what one special person can do to your whole outlook on life. We barely know each other but I am on cloud 9 right now.
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This whole situation is like a steering wheel down in some pirates' pants - Arr, it drivin me nuts!!!
Ok first off I've never heard that expression before, and it is hilarious. Good luck finding out who it was!
Second, it's Friday and my lady and I are going to drink and boil crawfish on the banks of the Mississippi with some friends - good times will be had by all. Happy weekend!!
"We're no longer called Sonic Death Monkey. We're on the verge of becoming Kathleen Turner Overdrive, but just for tonight, we are Barry Jive and his Uptown Five. "
so, last night was epic. I threw a party at my house, and then after a while we went to the club. All night long, me and one of the girls who went were hitting it off great. at this rate, i might be checking out of this thread soon
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