Hellooooooo??? Anyone here??

[doriswe]

Happy Friday! What is everyone up to this weekend? What random things are on your brains today?

[cuddlyevil]

Hi!

My washer decided to leak, it was fine for one load but the second one was when the water turned up. Looks like the drain might be the problem.

[doriswe]

I'm working today...but not really working at all!

I think I might see male strippers this weekend, but it's not set in stone. Otherwise, chilling at home and probably running errands. Nothing exciting planned.

[cuddlyevil]

My sinuses are getting cranky. It's supposed to get cold and rainy later.

I know it's early, but I am enjoying texting with the guy from okc. I forgot how nice it feels to have someone put a little effort in and initiate things.

[Muddled]

It's going to be 65 degrees out and I have no one to play with.

[cuddlyevil]

Come play with us Muddled!

[Muddled]

Nov 27, 2015 10:38:37 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Come play with us Muddled!

Are you outside?

[cuddlyevil]

We will be it's warm but damp today.

[doriswe]

Is anyone else watching 90 Day Fiance? I'm really struggling with these guys...they all seem, um, not straight?!?

[doglove]

I'm here, laying around in the couch with my dang foot elevated!

[starrieskies]

I'm still in bed. I have stuff to do, but I'm not doing it yet... thinking about seeing if the marketing guy is free for lunch, even thought I just saw him Wednesday...

[gault]

I'm supposed to be working from home today, but am not doing much of that. Currently just chilling in my bed, and going to get some groceries soon.

[cuddlyevil]

I have a kidfree night tomorrow, so I might see if I can get together with okc guy earlier than Monday.

[tiramisu]

I'm hanging out at my parents' house and finishing my laundry. I'm also trying to help my dad with the little bit of yoga he's learning. I'll be going to Costco in a bit and later driving home.

Tomorrow evening I have a date with a guy who seemed normal at first but has been a little overeager in his recent texts. We'll see.

I've done a little online shopping with the discounts that are out there. The good part is that this means I can get a little more for my SS.

[cuddlyevil]

I finished my SS gift today. It's shipping next week!

[starrieskies]

Haha I haven't even bought a gift for the bridal shower that I'm going to today...

[SwimDeep]

I'm lounging around, recovering from all the cooking we did yesterday. The turkey was excellent (but a little dry...I forgot to put stock into the pan until it had already been in the oven for an hour and a half). We made the BEST corn souffle I have ever had, and it came together at the last minute with pantry/fridge staples. I still can't believe I managed to make something that good (and I'm so glad H convinced me not to go with my original plan).

The potatoes though... H and I almost got into a fight over those. When we mashed them, they became pasty/gummy. I thought it was because we left them in the water too long. He thought it was because I drained them too soon, allowing them to cool. I wanted to be like:


But I kept my cool. Because I honestly have no idea why the potatoes did that. I'm making a fresh mash today to replace yesterday's glop. It will be the only thing cooking, so I know I'll get them right

Today, I have the house to myself. So I'm catching up on laundry, binge watching Supernatural, and doing some shopping for my SS gift.

[gault]

SwimDeep I hope in the new year, you can look at all of your posts and realize your life can be better.

[neonpink]

Back to being home. We came home late in thanksgiving night. It was the first time coming back to our new home. It was really nice. We then went to a really awesome local pub for dinner.

Friday we got up and drove down to see my family. It was nice to see them. I brought them some Costa Rican coffee and we talked.

While there I finally found out when my Dad is going to see my grandparents. I bought a ticket and will be flying up as a surprise to him and my grandparents. They are getting so old. I just feel like I NEED to see them and spend time with them.

Last night I hung out with my Hs siblings snd a friend that was in town. We went to a crazy bar called sister Louisa's ping pong emporium, craziest bar ever. Full of old religious paintings, painted over a bit.

Today I think I'm going to put up my Christmas Trees. I have one big one and our first tree that is 4ft tall.

[doglove]

I'm going back to the doctors to have them redress my foot and take a look at it, fingers crossed it's healed enough where I can take a shower without bagging my foot and leg!

I'm secretly hoping it's okay enough to go get my Christmas tree today.

[cuddlyevil]

I hope it's on the mend!

Moved the date to tonight. We're both excited

[doglove]

Ugh can I complain a little bit? I try not to and stay positive. I met with a production person who works with our town because I'm working on doing a PSA commercial for dog poop. I've worked with this guy before a few years ago for other PSAs. We met with a few other employees to work on ideas on Wednesday with the intent to meet again this coming Tuesday to hash out a script.

Thanksgiving evening, I got a linkedin request from him - and I accepted. He started messaging me a lot on there and was kind of flirty. At first it was flattering, but he's got a well known name in the community so I asked a friend if he had heard of him. Turns out yes, my friend's husband knew one of his siblings - his family is pretty prominent in the area. And he's married. So he asked me to coffee after our meeting on Tuesday and I asked him if he was married and he started to backpeddle, saying yes, he was, but that doesn't prevent him from going to coffee with friends. His messages were not inappropriate, but it was clear they were flirty, complimenting me on my personality and appearance. I mean wtf?

This is the FOURTH married guy this year to have hit on me... am I wearing a damn sign? Where are the single guys? Ugh, just wanted to gripe. I'm losing faith in men and marriage a little bit more every day. On a side note, I haven't been looking to date and have been just doing my own thing, these people come across me and this happens.

[tiramisu]

Ugh, I'm sorry doglove. What a creep. I think it's okay to complain and get discouraged sometimes. I also hope the creepy guys stop hitting on you.

How'd it go at the doctor?

[doglove]

Nov 28, 2015 12:46:38 GMT -5 tiramisu said:

Ugh, I'm sorry doglove. What a creep. I think it's okay to complain and get discouraged sometimes. I also hope the creepy guys stop hitting on you.

How'd it go at the doctor?

Just leaving now, it looks pretty good so it doesn't have to be wrapped anymore, just covered in a band-aid. Stitches out next weekend! Good news on that front.

[cuddlyevil]

He couldn't change his plans, we're back to Monday. My mistake, I thought he was able to but he wasn't.

So I am hitting target and hanging out at home with my sinus headache.

[doglove]

That stinks cuddlyevil.

[tiramisu]

Boo cuddlyevil. I'm sorry.

doglove hooray! That's good progress, and so quickly.

[cuddlyevil]

We rescheduled kinda. I'm meeting him for a beer, waiting on him now.

[tiramisu]

This is the text I sent my mother from the restroom this evening, when I fled there to plan an exit strategy:

This date is not good. This guy is weird. And he said "good girl" when he found out I go to an independent mechanic. And joked about my friend having a blonde moment. Ick.

She then offered to call me to get me out of the date. I love my parents.

ETA: more detail!

So I came back from the bathroom, acting anxious about a text received from my mother and letting him know that I needed to call her.  He paused, then started asking me about the type of photography I like to do.  I kept acting anxious (I was anxious to get out of there) but I answered.  He asked a few more things, continuing his interview of me.  So I finally said that I was sorry, but was really anxious and wanted to get on the phone with my mom soon.  He then immediately asked for the check and, before I could even get my wallet out, had paid.  Dammit, I wanted to split because I know I don't want to go out with him again.

Lowlight of the date: the way he kept his eyes OPEN and on my face while eating his burger and fries.  Close second was the way he almost-suggestively raised his eyebrows at me when talking about being a Scorpio.   *-)

[cuddlyevil]

He watched you while he was eating?!?

I'm sorry it didn't go well.