Friday, June 27, 2008

Don't know what you got til it's gone. . .

I didn't pave paradise to put up a parking lot. . . but I did lose my Internet at work for a day. A DAY.

And not only was our Internet NOT working because I am networked with the computer that has our database and is lined with the printer, I couldn't print nor really do anything with regards to my job and the database. And if you called to leave me yesterday and left a message? Sorry, I couldn't check my messages either. I still can't. This is both good and bad though. . .

I didn't realize how much I rely on the Internet not only for goofing off purposes during work but also for work related things not including email.

I love you Internet. I remember when we got you in '92 and had to dial up. I remember when we got you wireless in '98 I believe. I can't imagine what I would ever do without you. Thank you Internet. Thank you.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Quick Gripe. . .

Why is it that the moment you start to hang out with and talk to someone of the opposite sex in a more than friends way, that your friends automatically try to put you into a couple??

In recent weeks with Wine Rep, people have told me that I need to figure out how I feel about him. I'm pretty sure he doesn't know how he feels about me. And why do we have to rush how we feel about each other? My friend actually told me at lunch today since he and I have been too busy to hang out that I should actually skip a softball or volleyball night and make time for him. I find this really ridiculous and can't imagine why I would change my schedule and my plans for a guy. I've invited him to come hang out, isn't that enough?? I've never been known to live my life around a guy. Why start now?? (This could also be the reason I am single, but whatev!) And I do realize that he has to work nights and that's why he's busy and with me, mine are more extracurriculars...but still. Why do I have to not have my normal fun group time??

Thank you!

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Sunday, June 22, 2008

The tides of Summer. . . er. . . floods?!?

I had a witty and interesting thought about how I should write about the floods. It was going to be provacative and powerful. But then I realized I'm neither provacative nor that powerful of a writer.

I lived in another state during the Floods of '93. I never experienced the worry nor the devestation. However, now I've come close. . .to the worry at least.



This is what it looked like a block from my building the same day the levee broke in Cedar Rapids. Luckily for us, it was due to the heavy rain we just got.

The pictures that I see of Cedar Rapids astound me. I've been to the downtown quite frequently and it makes me sad to think of how it is now. My favorite coffee shop was completely underwater. Other stores and businesses were completely submerged in water. Houses were destroyed. It makes me sick to my stomach to think about it.

I appreciate the calls to make sure I was okay. The closest I did become to being scared was on Friday when I was evacuated. I wasn't necessarily scared at first but then later when I got home and saw the news and saw that the river was supposed to crest about a foot and a half above the levees. Then I pictured a swimming pool overflowing on the river downtown. And that's when I was glad to be at home if anything did happen. But Thank God that nothing happened. Just say a few prayers for those that were affected. It's scary to think that all is lost for some people and others have everything.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

So. . . Can I interest you in some wine?!?

So. . . well. . . I'm very slowly getting out into the dating field again. And with a guy you are familiar with-Wine Rep Guy.

I really didn't think anything of it with him calling me more and wanting to hang out. But then I found out he broke up with his girlfriend. Oooh so that's why you're calling me to hang out more. And then he asked me to dinner. But I was in Miami and couldn't go. Then he was persistent about rescheduling the next week. And then my friends from IL met him when they came to visit. At first on Friday night it was just my old roomie Monty and she met Dean Cain that afternoon as well. And when she met Wine Rep her first words were "Oh my God. He's HOT. I can't believe you're not jumping on this. I sort of don't want to be married so I can. Woah. I thought Dean was cute, but he's no comparison to the hotness that is Wine Rep. Oh man." So on Saturday night we end up going to where he works and so he meets the rest of the IL crew and some of my 'couple' friends here. These are the same 'couple' friends that Dean and I have game night with, so I knew this would be a tough crowd. But they loved him even more than Dean. (That really wasn't a hard sell though because they all feel Dean is a complete idiot now.) Later on that night Wyatt says, "So how long has that guy liked you?" and I say "Wine Rep?" And he says "yeah." And I said, "Oh we're just quasi friends." To which I get "You're an idiot. That guy made a point all night to come over and talk to you first and touch you in some way, and then came over and talked to all of your friends individually. I can't help you if you can't help yourself."

So then last week on Monday my friend Sarah and I went over to his house to get some wine for our friend's birthday and after he gave us 18 bottles of wine, we all hung out. And then when we were at dinner he asked when we were going out to dinner. And I said "We are out to dinner." And he said "I mean just you and I." Then we determined we were too busy for each other but he could come to my volleyball game on Friday. And he did and met even more friends. And apparently we made one of my friend's want to vomit with our adorableness. And he kept hugging me and looking at me. (I don't know if he was really looking at me per say because I didn't see it but this is just what I'm told.) This week we tried to get together for dinner again, but alas we're too busy again and now he has to work all weekend.

For now, I'm just cherishing what few times we do in fact get to hang out. We're having fun and that's all that matters. I'm out of an awkward relationship and he's out of a serious one. One day at a time, you know. And really, I think just taking advantage of all the free wine I can get at the moment is happiness enough... ;)

I'll have a coffee and then a slap in the face, thank you.

Relationships. They are funny. Mostly because you never realize how much you can learn from them especially after they are over. And then you wake up and realize all the annoying things you hadn't noticed before and can't believe you were so blind to them.

Dean and I were in what most people would call a relationship. A very awkward relationship if you will. And I was told my many people that we were actually closer than most couples who had been dating a long time were. We just clicked. However, recently since we are strictly friends and are opening up to each other about our new "relationships" I realized what an idiot he actually is. (I mean his name is Stupid Idiot in my phone and all. . . so really no surprise there!) See now that we are friends he feels it's okay to call me at 3am to tell me that he had a fight with the girl he is dating (not seriously though as he often mentions like 80 times). You see this girl (I'll refer to her as Skanky Ho from now on) started calling Dean when she was supposedly seeing a friend of a friend of his. And while Dean wanted to ask the friend (of the friend of a friend)if Skanky Ho(SH for short) if she was dating that guy she said "No, don't call and ask him, we're not dating." So if you aren't dating, what's the big deal in calling and asking. Am I right?? Am I right??

So fast forward again to the 3am phone call in which they get into a fight because she came to see Dean and made a HUGE deal about coming to see him and then she ignores him all night when he meets her out and proceeds to sit and talk to these 3 guys she just met. Nice right?? He asks if he has reason to be mad in which I tell him, "This is the same girl who made a huge deal about seeing you right? And the same girl that was sort of seeing a friend of a friend and would never let you call and ask, right??" To which he agrees.

Well of course they make up the next day and she says "well I just want to hang out with you all day, I'll go out with my friend, and then let's meet up after you get off work." So he gets off work, calls her. Nothing. He texts her 40 minutes later. Nothing. She finally calls at 4:30am and says that she's sooo sorry she missed his call. (Now you could easily be thinking what I'm thinking: Ummm. . . you know your boyfriend is meeting you out. Wouldn't you check your phone on a regular basis?? I know, me too. I do this when I know a friend is meeting me out. Let alone a boyfriend. Maybe I'm just weird though. . .) So can you guess who else she was out with besides her friend?!? Yeah. Those 3 guys from the night before. And she doesn't seem to think anything is wrong with this. And actually somehow makes Dean feel like it was his fault because he got mad at her the night before for ignoring him and not introducing him to those guys. Oh and she has these guys phone numbers now too because they took her phone and entered them in all by themselves.

So over the course of a couple of days he tells me the whole story very hesitantly. To which on Saturday I say "You're in idiot. You do know that right??" I'm nice what can I say?!? And he says "Well maybe I just need to get hurt really bad to finally move on." To which I say "That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard." And until last night I really thought he would never talk to me again. But alas, he called me and we chatted. Not about the girlfriend though. . . I wonder why?!?

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

A funny for you

Just so you don't hate me!!!

Last night my friend Sarah and I went to this quaint Italian restaurant I've been wanting to try that her and her hubby go to all the time. Sarah's husband has been out of town for 1.5 weeks now for work and will be gone another 1.5 weeks, so we're getting in a lot of girl time! haha!! She's flying out to see him this weekend though and can't wait!

Anyway, we went to this FANTABULOUS place. I loved it. I burnt the roof of my mouth on the Parmesan artichoke dip but it was well worth it! Anyway, it's a small place and the owner (Who is young and even probably my age and cute) comes and basically talks to all the patrons. He stopped by our table as we were deep in conversation and never really sat down with us, but always asked how we were. Anyway, when we left he walks us out and asks if we enjoyed ourselves. . .

Me: It was great! I loved it! I'm a first timer! I'll definitely be back!!
Owner: Thanks! I'm glad to hear it! See you soon!
Sarah: You popped her cherry!
Owner: YES!! (With crazy fist pump, wide eyes, and funny scrunched up face)

And this was all as I was walking past him out the door. Can anyone say awkward?!?

I am here. . .

I hate being busy. . . that's all I have. . . no excuses though. (Wait. . . that is an excuse. . . SUE ME!!)

I did not get swept away by the floods! Thank goodness! Thanks PJ for caring! I did get evacuated though, which wasn't too scary considering I didn't realize the reason why we were getting evacuated. I thought they were slightly concerned. . . I didn't realize they were predicting the water to crest a foot and a half over the levees!! Oops!!

I do have many a stories for you all.

Things for you to think about that I will hopefully get to writing this weekend if my friend doesn't come and visit:
1) My IL friends' visit
2) Me and wine rep guy
3) Dean Cain (Oh wait did I say I wasn't going to talk about him anymore?? Not sure, but really it's amazing I was blinded for sooo long)
4) My awesome reverse farmer's tan
5) Golden Circle Games
6) The floods

Sunday, June 1, 2008

I am alive. . . yes. . .

I've been GONE for what seems forever. . . and right now I am recuperating from my friends' visit. . . it's going to be a long recovery process. . . :)