Sleep?
Oh, there’ll be time enough to sleep when I’m dead.
Up until 2:30AM on the phone with the fascinating woman from Match.com. She knows my part of Chicago. She loves dogs and what she does for a living. She has no time for bullshit. She’s in therapy, too. She spent seven unhappy years with an Australian she met in a bar in Chicago before she moved back to Houston a little over two years ago. Oh, and there’s more and more and more and more…
And, yes, I told her too much. She asked about the ex-wife, so I answered her truthfully and honestly. And spent half the night explaining and justifying my poor choices and why it’s okay now. The rest of the time, of course, I spent asking her the same thing. I mean, an Australian in a bar? What was she thinking?
It ended with her telling me, “It’s okay to call me again.”
“Is it? Is it okay if I call you?” I’m sure she could hear me laughing at her subtlety.
“Like tomorrow. Yeah, that would be good.”
“Would it?”
“Yeah, it would.”
“Well, I guess I’ll call tomorrow night then.”
I am actually so excited for you! Also, you can’t blame a woman for being subtle. 😉 We spend the majority of time being told that guys need direct messages…so well, there you go!
Comment by Blondie — 3/28/2006 @ 11:08 am
It was sort of funny, Blondie, but she texted me this morning to make sure I was still going to call because she was so tired that she didn’t remember me telling her that last night. I’m trying to keep my hopes high and my expectations low and just see where it all goes.
Comment by the Network Geek — 3/28/2006 @ 11:17 am
Good to read you’re moving forward! Remember it’s fun.
Comment by Alison — 3/28/2006 @ 4:48 pm
So far, Alison, it sure has been. We’re going out for dinner and a movie Saturday night after I’m done at church. She’s been brave enough to let me pick her up at her house, never having met me. I guess I revealed enough information about my deepest, darkest secrets to her over the phone so she felt safe? Funny how that worked, actually…
Comment by the Network Geek — 3/29/2006 @ 9:28 am
Dude, little heads up that will help you on Saturday night – leave the German death metal at home – if you need some Sting, Cold Play or Peter Gabriel (I’m assuming you have never heard of these people from the music I listened to in your car last week) then let me know and I will bring it Saturday night. Have a blast and don’t forget to bring some samples to Skip – we are both rooting for you.
Matt
Comment by Matt — 3/29/2006 @ 3:14 pm
Ha! Actually, Matt, I thought maybe a little Frank Sinatra “Swingin’ Songs for Lovers” would be appropriate. Possibly even some Sade. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on a date, but not that long!
Comment by the Network Geek — 3/29/2006 @ 3:22 pm
Hmmm… Geek, Sade is a great choice, in a few more dates. Sade is too intense, too soon. But I’m going to have to agree with Matt on this one. And if it gets that this far (and I certainly hope it does) don’t ASK if you can kiss her. If you simply must, say “You’re thinking about kissing me…” and as long as she doesn’t give immediate and intense “get the hell away” vibes… then do it before she can respond.
Comment by Jill — 3/29/2006 @ 6:53 pm
Matt, keep pushing him ! He could slip at any time and whoa, what about if a little vino comes into play. Not like a sip but like a whole glass or two before the film! He could slip. Hold him up, he really thinks a lot of you. Great music suggestions by the way because you know what? Frankie and Sade… Oh come on NG, listen to the man… please?
Comment by Deirdre — 3/29/2006 @ 8:08 pm
Okay already you two! Sting it is. I have lots and lots of Sting. Is Seal too old school? How about Chris Issak or Elvis Costello?
And, Jill, thanks for the advice about kissing her. I was wondering about that… 😉 And, actually, I just got off the phone with her, again, only after promising to call her in the morning before I go into work. Apparently, I’ve been sweet in e-mail and, simply by telling the truth about how beautiful she is, have scored points. Who knew it could be so easy?
Comment by the Network Geek — 3/29/2006 @ 10:20 pm