Great Weekend
Well, it could have started off on a better foot, but on the whole it was a fabulous weekend. Friday night was dinner with family at my dad's house in Lynnwood. I thought it was a "just because" kind of event, but it turns out that my little sister had some news she was supposed to share with her big sisters. She decided it was a good idea to try and shoplift $250 worth of clothing and jewelry from the JC Penny in Alderwood Mall and was caught in the act. Her and her moron friend were arrested, read their rights, and released into the custody of their parents. She will have to go to court to determine what the punishment for her crime is, which will most likely be a fine more than any amount of money she has ever seen before in her life. The total dollar amount has made this charge a FELONY. And since she's only 14, she doesn't have the slightest clue what a big deal that is. When she told me what she'd done, I promptly instructed her to put on her shoes and took her outside. I really, really wanted to kick her ass...more than I've wanted to pummel anyone (other than Miranda) before. But I didn't think that'd actually be productive, other than just an anger release for me. Instead we had a nice long chat...ie, me screaming at her until she cried like a baby. And I got my point across. We both agreed that she needed to hear it though, because if all I did was tell her she was stupid and laugh at her, nothing would ever change and she'd care even less about what she'd done. There is no doubt in her mind that I care, and that I'm mad as hell.
Saturday was great. Dinner with Amanda was almost better than the old times. There are times when I really miss college and the way it was back then, but it's also nice now to have transitioned into a maturity level that has us talking about things like careers, marriage, family, and future. It's fascinating to realize how much we have all changed. Oh, and a simple side note - we have decided that if our group of friends had to represent members from Sex and the City, I would be Miranda. Which is both crap and it's true. So yeah, I'm the one with the kid...and the one who refuses to fake orgasms, and the one that doesn't take anyone's crap, but c'mon...Miranda's the least attractive! Okay, now, let's be honest...my friends are hotter than me, but there isn't THAT drastic of a difference between us all. And I'm no red headed step-child (no offense to Amanda).
After a lovely dinner, we went...ahem...shopping. That's all I'll say. We ended up at The Boxcar where it was...KARAOKE night! I sang two songs; Out Tonight from Rent and I Touch Myself by the Divinyls. The crowd at the Boxcar is so chill...I can totally see the appeal of a dive bar over the pretentious, snobby downtown hot spots. Like always, I met a guy at the bar, but this time was different. He was there with his dad, who has fallen in love with me (that's right, the dad) and I got a chance to get the dish about Brian from his Pops. Quality guy. We hung out for a couple of hours on Saturday night and even headed over to Eastlake and caught the end of the party at a place called Lofi (disclaimer - very strange, I would not recommend it). Brian was pretty drunk by that point, but he was a sweet drunk...just cuddly and full of compliments. I did let him give me a tiny smooch goodnight, but that was that. Then today we hooked up for an early dinner before I came back home and talked about everything you could imagine you've always wanted to say at the beginning of a relationship but rarely do. The best part is, we're so on the same page with everything. He's a Christian and he even PRAYED before our meal. It was short and sweet, but nonetheless, I don't think either of us had any reason to hide or downplay any parts of our lives to one another. I told him that I spend my evenings coloring, cuddling, and singing songs to a toddler and he was cool with that. And it is VERY clear where we both are with purity. As long as I get a chance to speak my mind about "the sex" before any opportunity presents itself, I will behave. So I did. It's frightening that I throw my cards on the table so matter of factly, but he loved it. We both thought that we'd rather say what there is to say about our expectations in relationships before we wasted any time seeing if there was something to pursue or not. So smart. It's everything I have always wanted to say but either didn't get the chance or didn't have the balls to. Pops told me that Brian is honestly looking for someone to fall in love with...which is such a nice change from the usual 'just looking for someone to bone'. I don't know if Brian has ever actually said that, but it seems like his dad knows him so well he'd actually have a clue about that before Brian himself would. Anyway, we decided that we'd definitely like to give it a shot. We'll keep in touch through the week and see who wants to go where on the weekends when we have the chance. Unfortunately he's working like a dog right now trying to be profitable and get a remodel project done in as little time as he can. Who knows what will come of it, but I'm pretty sure we'll at least be good friends.
Here goes another work week. When I wake up, it will be Monday. Meh.
Saturday was great. Dinner with Amanda was almost better than the old times. There are times when I really miss college and the way it was back then, but it's also nice now to have transitioned into a maturity level that has us talking about things like careers, marriage, family, and future. It's fascinating to realize how much we have all changed. Oh, and a simple side note - we have decided that if our group of friends had to represent members from Sex and the City, I would be Miranda. Which is both crap and it's true. So yeah, I'm the one with the kid...and the one who refuses to fake orgasms, and the one that doesn't take anyone's crap, but c'mon...Miranda's the least attractive! Okay, now, let's be honest...my friends are hotter than me, but there isn't THAT drastic of a difference between us all. And I'm no red headed step-child (no offense to Amanda).
After a lovely dinner, we went...ahem...shopping. That's all I'll say. We ended up at The Boxcar where it was...KARAOKE night! I sang two songs; Out Tonight from Rent and I Touch Myself by the Divinyls. The crowd at the Boxcar is so chill...I can totally see the appeal of a dive bar over the pretentious, snobby downtown hot spots. Like always, I met a guy at the bar, but this time was different. He was there with his dad, who has fallen in love with me (that's right, the dad) and I got a chance to get the dish about Brian from his Pops. Quality guy. We hung out for a couple of hours on Saturday night and even headed over to Eastlake and caught the end of the party at a place called Lofi (disclaimer - very strange, I would not recommend it). Brian was pretty drunk by that point, but he was a sweet drunk...just cuddly and full of compliments. I did let him give me a tiny smooch goodnight, but that was that. Then today we hooked up for an early dinner before I came back home and talked about everything you could imagine you've always wanted to say at the beginning of a relationship but rarely do. The best part is, we're so on the same page with everything. He's a Christian and he even PRAYED before our meal. It was short and sweet, but nonetheless, I don't think either of us had any reason to hide or downplay any parts of our lives to one another. I told him that I spend my evenings coloring, cuddling, and singing songs to a toddler and he was cool with that. And it is VERY clear where we both are with purity. As long as I get a chance to speak my mind about "the sex" before any opportunity presents itself, I will behave. So I did. It's frightening that I throw my cards on the table so matter of factly, but he loved it. We both thought that we'd rather say what there is to say about our expectations in relationships before we wasted any time seeing if there was something to pursue or not. So smart. It's everything I have always wanted to say but either didn't get the chance or didn't have the balls to. Pops told me that Brian is honestly looking for someone to fall in love with...which is such a nice change from the usual 'just looking for someone to bone'. I don't know if Brian has ever actually said that, but it seems like his dad knows him so well he'd actually have a clue about that before Brian himself would. Anyway, we decided that we'd definitely like to give it a shot. We'll keep in touch through the week and see who wants to go where on the weekends when we have the chance. Unfortunately he's working like a dog right now trying to be profitable and get a remodel project done in as little time as he can. Who knows what will come of it, but I'm pretty sure we'll at least be good friends.
Here goes another work week. When I wake up, it will be Monday. Meh.