Your fault or mine?
Lisa was his would-be wife. Here's our would-be conversation:
Well? Whose fault is it that I can never ever celebrate Valentine's Day the way it should be celebrated? In the back of my mind, somewhere, I'll always think of it as her birthday. Last year, at least we were still on speaking terms. You emailed me while I was watching the elf man lecture, enthralled to say the least. About the email, not the lecture. I emailed back, of course. There was still so much love left to lose. Yes, there was. It's all gone now isn't it? Well, not on my part. I remember. I remember things too well. Memories are good for making good grades but they make for bad relationships and even worse girlfriends and really bad ex-girlfriends. You tried to patch things up, start things over. I said that I love you and then good bye for good. It came out all at once, out of nowhere ... didn't it? Poor you. I'm sorry.
Things are better though aren't they? You're so much better off without me. and me? I'm finally everything you believed I could be. I needed some time and space to figure it out on my own. I'm well. Well, better than well. I'm good. I can finally answer that now if you cared to ask me. You won't ask though. I know you. You like clean breaks, and all good byes to be final. You walk away without looking back 'cause that's the manly thing to do. Walk away from a complete and utter mess of unfinished pain. We'll never speak to each other again and that's how the story ends. I know. You're stubborn. Hardheaded like your mother always says you are. How is she? Better I hope. And your grandma?
I could always get you to laugh though. Right? Remember? No. Fine. So why are you wearing that cap now then? I gave it to you, and you know damn well I did. If we're not even friends anymore I want it back. Never mind how I know you were wearing it. It's mine. I know it doesn't match anything in my closet, but it's the principle of the matter. What does it mean anyways? Nothing? Well fine then. Be that way. I'd tell you a thousand times over that I'm sorry, but it wouldn't change anything. Damn you!!! Yes I miss you, but no not in that creepy stalkerish way. Sure. I still love you, but I love the guy at the 99 cent store in San Leandro more. He seems nice. He seems like he'd buy me flowers on Valentines Day and leave my heart in tact if he happens to leave me. Noooooo...I'm not pathetic. I'm just insane. Leave me alone. You're already gone so please..why can't you disappear completely?
1. If you were to attend a costume party tonight, what or whom would you go as?
batman
2. What are your choice of toppings on a hamburger? And do you prefer gas or charcoal grilling?
charcoal and cheese, tomato, lettuce, mustard, pickles, and ketchup, tobasco
3. You are chosen to have lunch with the President. The condition is you only get to ask one question. What do you ask?
Did your mama drop you lots when you were little?
4. It's your first day of vacation, what are you doing?
reading or watching a movie
5. What is your concession stand must-have at the movies?
gross.. no theater food please
6. Which do you dislike most: pop-up ads or spam email?
pop up.. i will solve that problem Dan Cummins style though.
7. What do you think Captain Hook's name was before he had a hook for a hand?
duh
8. Rock, paper, or scissors?
you first.. pencil, eraser, or gun?
9. How long was it from 'the first date' until the proposal of marriage? How long until the wedding?
whose wedding? I'm not sure I was invited.
10. Which is worse, being in a place that is too loud, or too quiet?
too loud
11. What is one quality that you really appreciate in a person?
humor
12. At the good old general store, what particular kind of candy would you expect to be in the big jar at the counter?
licorice
13. What is the most distinguishing landmark in your city?
golden gate bridge
14. Everyone hears discussions that they consider boring. What topic can put you to sleep quicker than any other?
which of so-and-so's friend should get plastic surgery
15. How many times did it take you to pass your drivers test?
uno
16. If you had to have the same topping on your vanilla ice cream for the rest of your life, what topping would you choose?
chocolate chips
17. What food item would need to be removed from the market
Papaya and Durian
18. You are offered an envelope that you know contains $50. You are then told that you may either keep it or exchange it for another envelope that may contain $500 or may be empty.
i would take the 50 and open an ING savings account.
19. If you had to choose, which would you give up: cable TV, or DSL/cable internet?
cable.. no loss there. never had it to begin with.
20. What is your highest level of education?
a BA and then some
21. How much is a gallon of gas in your city? What was the highest it's been?
2.39 now? It's been as much as 3.50 i think.
22. What kind of lunch box did you have as a kid?
lots 'cause i kept breaking and losing them. my little pony, mickey mouse, generic chinatown ones
23. What would you rather have, a nanny, a housekeeper, a cook, or a chauffeur?
you mean a husband? :P
24. Would you rather be trapped in an elevator, or stuck in traffic?
elevator. i could climb out the room like in mission impossible. my car would be too little to "monster truck" all the other cars.
25. Lets say a brick fell on your foot, and your kid is standing right next to you, what is your 'cleaned up' swear word?
Kelly Clarkson!!!!
Well? Whose fault is it that I can never ever celebrate Valentine's Day the way it should be celebrated? In the back of my mind, somewhere, I'll always think of it as her birthday. Last year, at least we were still on speaking terms. You emailed me while I was watching the elf man lecture, enthralled to say the least. About the email, not the lecture. I emailed back, of course. There was still so much love left to lose. Yes, there was. It's all gone now isn't it? Well, not on my part. I remember. I remember things too well. Memories are good for making good grades but they make for bad relationships and even worse girlfriends and really bad ex-girlfriends. You tried to patch things up, start things over. I said that I love you and then good bye for good. It came out all at once, out of nowhere ... didn't it? Poor you. I'm sorry.
Things are better though aren't they? You're so much better off without me. and me? I'm finally everything you believed I could be. I needed some time and space to figure it out on my own. I'm well. Well, better than well. I'm good. I can finally answer that now if you cared to ask me. You won't ask though. I know you. You like clean breaks, and all good byes to be final. You walk away without looking back 'cause that's the manly thing to do. Walk away from a complete and utter mess of unfinished pain. We'll never speak to each other again and that's how the story ends. I know. You're stubborn. Hardheaded like your mother always says you are. How is she? Better I hope. And your grandma?
I could always get you to laugh though. Right? Remember? No. Fine. So why are you wearing that cap now then? I gave it to you, and you know damn well I did. If we're not even friends anymore I want it back. Never mind how I know you were wearing it. It's mine. I know it doesn't match anything in my closet, but it's the principle of the matter. What does it mean anyways? Nothing? Well fine then. Be that way. I'd tell you a thousand times over that I'm sorry, but it wouldn't change anything. Damn you!!! Yes I miss you, but no not in that creepy stalkerish way. Sure. I still love you, but I love the guy at the 99 cent store in San Leandro more. He seems nice. He seems like he'd buy me flowers on Valentines Day and leave my heart in tact if he happens to leave me. Noooooo...I'm not pathetic. I'm just insane. Leave me alone. You're already gone so please..why can't you disappear completely?
1. If you were to attend a costume party tonight, what or whom would you go as?
batman
2. What are your choice of toppings on a hamburger? And do you prefer gas or charcoal grilling?
charcoal and cheese, tomato, lettuce, mustard, pickles, and ketchup, tobasco
3. You are chosen to have lunch with the President. The condition is you only get to ask one question. What do you ask?
Did your mama drop you lots when you were little?
4. It's your first day of vacation, what are you doing?
reading or watching a movie
5. What is your concession stand must-have at the movies?
gross.. no theater food please
6. Which do you dislike most: pop-up ads or spam email?
pop up.. i will solve that problem Dan Cummins style though.
7. What do you think Captain Hook's name was before he had a hook for a hand?
duh
8. Rock, paper, or scissors?
you first.. pencil, eraser, or gun?
9. How long was it from 'the first date' until the proposal of marriage? How long until the wedding?
whose wedding? I'm not sure I was invited.
10. Which is worse, being in a place that is too loud, or too quiet?
too loud
11. What is one quality that you really appreciate in a person?
humor
12. At the good old general store, what particular kind of candy would you expect to be in the big jar at the counter?
licorice
13. What is the most distinguishing landmark in your city?
golden gate bridge
14. Everyone hears discussions that they consider boring. What topic can put you to sleep quicker than any other?
which of so-and-so's friend should get plastic surgery
15. How many times did it take you to pass your drivers test?
uno
16. If you had to have the same topping on your vanilla ice cream for the rest of your life, what topping would you choose?
chocolate chips
17. What food item would need to be removed from the market
Papaya and Durian
18. You are offered an envelope that you know contains $50. You are then told that you may either keep it or exchange it for another envelope that may contain $500 or may be empty.
i would take the 50 and open an ING savings account.
19. If you had to choose, which would you give up: cable TV, or DSL/cable internet?
cable.. no loss there. never had it to begin with.
20. What is your highest level of education?
a BA and then some
21. How much is a gallon of gas in your city? What was the highest it's been?
2.39 now? It's been as much as 3.50 i think.
22. What kind of lunch box did you have as a kid?
lots 'cause i kept breaking and losing them. my little pony, mickey mouse, generic chinatown ones
23. What would you rather have, a nanny, a housekeeper, a cook, or a chauffeur?
you mean a husband? :P
24. Would you rather be trapped in an elevator, or stuck in traffic?
elevator. i could climb out the room like in mission impossible. my car would be too little to "monster truck" all the other cars.
25. Lets say a brick fell on your foot, and your kid is standing right next to you, what is your 'cleaned up' swear word?
Kelly Clarkson!!!!