What's the point of excitment if it's taken away?

My day started with a pleasant surprise.

When I arrived at work, I checked my e-mail to see that I received a message on Facebook from Catch22, sent from last night. Basically it was just her asking me how my trip was and telling me about her Christmas.

Then she says:
So yes, I'm back in town just in time for my New Year's Eve plans to totally fall through. Bugger!
Anyway I think I'll hit the harbor for some skating tomorrow evening and then possibly this party at a bar. If you're free it would be great to have company. Otherwise let me know when you're up for that coffee...

So, I"m sure you can guess that I was pretty happy to read this.

I already made last minute plans last night so I wasn't sure what to write but I had to get my work started so I decided to think about it while I worked.

I only had to work half the day, packing boxes with my co-worker (almost everyone is on vacation). When we were done I decided that I'd let her know about the party I am going to and see what she says about that. However when I opened my e-mail, I had received a second message.

This one not sounding as good:
Hey, turns out I'm going to skip town tonight - my family is celebrating in Small Town Outside Of The City (4 hours), so I'm catching a train this morning!
Catch ya later,
Catch22

That was sent during the middle of my shift.

I highly doubt that had I gotten back to her sooner, she would have ditched her family to hang out with me, but I'm wondering if I had missed my chance.

In any case, I wrote back to her saying that I was going to invite her to the party I am going to and that it's too bad that she's going to be out of town. I also left her my phone number , saying that she should give me a call when she gets back and we can go for coffee.

Now the ball is in her court.

In the end it's probably better that we're not meeting up since I still feel pretty sick. My throat isn't sore anymore but my nose is still stuffy, and my chest is starting to hurt.

I probably shouldn't even go out tonight but I would rather be out and sick then home all alone and lonely (RM1 and RM2 are out of town). So, I'm going to take a nice nap now, wake up, eat a good hardy meal, get all dressed up (I'm wearing a suit tonight!) and then head over to the party with my newly purchased bottle of Bailey's and a litre of milk and see how the night goes!

Happy New Years everyone!

Back from Dominican Republic

Monday morning at 1am I arrived back in My City from the resort I stayed in at the Dominican Republic.

My trip was great and I plan on documenting each day on here.

Unfortunately, on the plane ride home I acquired a cold and today was pretty hellish. I have tons of work to do and I felt really achy and tired and sluggish.

I'm really disappointed because it kind of killed the wave of relaxation I got from being away.

I really hope I can get rid of this cold fast because New Years Eve is approaching and no one will want to kiss a guy with a runny nose.

In any case I have as yet to make plans. One thing is for sure, I know what I don't want to do on New Years Eve this year, and that is breaking up with someone.

Depending on how i feel I may not get to post my Dominican trip until after after New Years. Don't' worry though, it's full of girls, partying, karaoke, underage girls, beach volleyball, Micheal Jackson, and yes, even boobies.

The response

The day after I wrote my last post, I received a message from Catch22 on facebook:

Hey,

Saturday was a good party wasn't it?

My week was fine. <>.

Unfortunately I have plans pretty much every night this week. Coffee in the new year perhaps? Drop me a line when you're back in town and in the meanwhile enjoy Catcher in the Rye.

Hope your Sunday was great and lazy too, Catch22.

Sounds good enough I guess. It would have been nice to have hung out with her now but with the holidays and everything, I understand. Plus it'll give me a chance to see what else is out there and if we manage ot get back in touch after the holidays, then great. If not no harm done.

In any case I wrote back to her saying it's all good and then yesterday she wrote back again commenting very briefly (1 line) on a book I told her that I recently bought and wished me a happy holiday.

I then wrote back a much longer response chatting up on the book and stuff. I'm not sure if that was really necessary to do but at I figured maybe this will keep a "chat" going online while she's away. Although, at the rate she gets back to me (about 5-7 days between messages) it may take a long time to get to know her through this method.

All in all I'm not worried because I realized recently that I have met a whole bunch of new women that I've chatted with and even though I may not have had any interested in them (or vice versa) at least it's helping me get more comfortable with the female species, haha.

Besides, in 4 days I'll be in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC! I'll be gone for 7 days.
I'm super busy at work and have a lo of packing and preparing for the trip between now and Sunday so I may not have a chance to post again until I get back.

I hope to have lots of crazy stories to blog about when I return.

So to all my reader, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

I was wrong, you were right...

As the great Adam Sandler says it in Happy Gilmore:

"I'm stupid, you're smart; I was wrong, you were right; you're the best, I'm the worse; You're very good looking, I'm not attractive; "

You told me to be patient and to not write it off yet.
Today my friend Slymm called me. He was the one who invited me to the party to begin with. He was also curious as to what happened that night. He wanted to know if I got catch22's number.

I told him the whole sorry and he even told me not to worry about it and it doesn't mean anything yet.

Well, after hanging up and arriving home (he called while i was in my parents car on my way home), I go into my room, turn on my computer, check facebook and low and behold:

Catch22 accepted your friend request.

I waited a while contemplating what to write. I even sent Slymm a message on MSN about it. He called me back later and was really happy to hear it.

I'm trying really hard not to make a repeat of this situation. Basically, nothing has even happened yet and already several people are rooting for me. Slymm was telling me how he "really saw something" from Catch22 and I chatting at the party. He went on and on.

That's great but lets give this a little time, some breathing space.

I told him how I had this plan on inviting her to my show tomorrow night (I perform comedy one a week at a theatre). He said that it wasn't a good idea. That it defeats the purpose of being alone with her and getting to know her. He has a good point. He told me I'll have a chance to let her see me in action in the future, if all goes well.


Well after avoiding it all day, I finally sent Catch22 a message on Facebook:

Hi Catch22,
It was fun hanging out with you and Laura last Saturday.
I am no longer a Greasey Spoon Restaurant virgin.

Hope you had a good week. Mine wasn't bad. I finished my book and now I want to read Catcher In The Rye sometime soon.

Was wondering if you'd like to go for coffee or something sometime next week? Monday perhaps?

Have a great lazy Sunday,
Elwood


Now all I can do is wait.

Oh Well...

So I think it's safe to say I won't be hearing from Catch22.

Now I know some of you may be thinking "Don't sound so eager, it's only been 4 days", well that's what my room mate said to me. However, in this day and age everyone uses facebook and as soon as they get a friend request they add them. Heck I sometimes add people I don't even know by accident.

If she had added me and then given me the opportunity to ask her out and then not replied that would make more sense. Not adding me at all must mean one of the following:

1. I sent the add to the wrong person - I double checked and no, I sent it to the write Catch22.

2. She liked talking to me but really feels she's not ready to meet new guys

3. She met someone else at the party and they hit it off first -Maybe that gorgeous blond is bisexual.

4. Once I left the cab, the car got abducted by aliens and that is why she hasn't been able to check facebook.


Whatever. I had fun at the party either way and I'm sure I'll meet more people at more parties!

Things Mom's Shouldn't Say to Sons

I was in the car with my mom the other day. She was driving me home after coming over for dinner.

We were discussing how my dad is getting at that age where he shouldn't be driving anymore (he's in his mid 70's):

Me: Mom, Dad has to stop driving. It's dangerous.

Mom: "I know but who's going to drive him around? Me? I hate driving him around. He always comes up with a reason to stop somewhere 'I need to go to the bank', 'I need to pick up my pills at the pharmacy'"

Me: To go pick up Viagara right? (please see this post).

Mom: No! It doesn't work!


My own fault for trying to be funny.

Last Night Was Interesting A.K.A I Worry Too Much

Last night friend of mine invited me out to his friend's birthday party. I had had a long day of Christmas shopping and after a short nap, ended up bowling with RM1 and her friends. Afterwards, I called up my buddy and he told me the address to the party.

The party was quite fun. I saw a bunch of people I hadn't seen in a very long time, including the birthday girl.

At the party, I ended up chatting with a bunch of people I have never met. Among them were two girls, lets call them Concert Girl and Catch 22. Concert girl talked to me about a lot of shows she went to. Catch 22 talked to me about a lot of books she read and enjoyed, including Catch 22. Both of them were friends from a long time ago, lost touch and reconnected in grad school at My University in My City.

I'll be quite honest but I thought Catch 22 to be quite cute. She was tall, thin, nerdy looking with glasses, had interesting things to say and seemed interested in what I had to say.

We ended up chatting for a while but I had ran out of beer, so I went to get another bottle. From experience, as much as I wanted to talk to her all night, I didn't feel it necessary to hover around her all night, so I took the opportunity of getting a beer and moved around the party.

I realized I was taking a chance because shortly after another guy was chatting with her. However, I didn't go to the party in hopes of finding a girlfriend. I went to go and have a good time. So that's what I tried to do.

After chatting with a bunch of other different people, a few more beers and even a couple of shots of vodka and fisherman's friends (don't' ask), I ended up talking to Catch 22 and Concert Girl again.

Out of the blue they kind of moved back a few steps and started talking to themselves in a sort of whisper. I can't remember exactly what they were saying because a) I was a bit drunk and b) I was trying not to eavesdrop.

From what I gathered, one of them was asking the other one if it was too soon to start meeting other guys or was it ok to hit on guys at the party or something. Now I probably shouldn't have opened my mouth, but I did, and I can't remember what I said but after prying just a little (with a curious air, not trying to be rude), I found out that Catch 22 had been in a relationship that had ended a few months ago.

Now here's the interesting thing. Concert Girl didn't hover over her like a protective mother. She actually walked away to do something or talk to someone else, and let Catch 22 fill me in with a bit of her relationship history.

Basically, I found out, that Catch 22 dated a guy for about 8 months but he moved away and either he, or she didn't want to continue the relationship as a long distance thing. I think it was her decision (at least I hope it was).

Now most guys who go to a party and see a girl they think they would be interested in, would most likely chat them up about anything and then eventually try to get their number (or now a days facebook contact) and further more try to get into their pants.

Me, on the other hand, ended up talking to her about her situation and gave a helping-hand kind of advice.

I don't know if that was a god or bad thing. I didn't' get to personal, and just gave her a little example of how I know from second hand experiences that long distance relationships are tough and completely different from normal every day to day relationships. However, I may have been trudging already too close to the friends zone.

Later on in the night, I'm once talking to Concert Girl and Catch 22 (after moving around, again not trying to latch onto just them) this dude joined us. I will admit I started to worry a bit. He was this fit, good looking blond guy. He had a french Parisian accent and both the girls seemed interested in hearing his every move.

I'm embarrassed to say I felt a tad threatened. I kept thinking that maybe he was the guy that catch 22 had mentioned to Concert Girl if it was to soon or not to flirt with (again I have no real proof if that was ever said or I made that up in my tipsy state in my head).

In any case, I tried not to let that bother me. However, about 20 minutes later, I noticed the hot french blond making out with another guy just over Catch 22's shoulder.

I'll admit I laughed out loud when I saw that.

As the party started to fizzle out, I ended up asking Concert Girl and catch 22 how they were getting home. They said they were walking and we had discovered that although we all lived in 3 different parts of My City, we were all along the same way for at least half of the walk.

All 3 of us left together with a much needed stop at a local grease spoon for some french fries.

While waiting outside in the line to get in (this place is really popular) Catch 22 said she wish she had brought a hat because she was super cold. I immediately took off my hat and placed it on her head. To my surprise, she didn't freak out and instead wore my hat the whole time ate in the restaurant.

After eating, we decided to cab instead of walk.

Since I realized the night was about to end, I kept thinking in my head what to say when we have to depart. However, I soon realized that we were at a red light and this was where I needed to get out. So I got my hat back (Catch 22 was still wearing it) and simply said something along the lines "Lets have sex sometime"

Just kidding.

What I really said was "It was nice meeting you. Have a good night".

I felt that I didn't have time to ask for any contact info and I also wasn't sure h0w to do it.

Well tonight I decided to search for her name on facebook. I overheard her telling the gay guy her last name so he could ad her on facebook and then she decided to tell me how her name is spelt differently from the obvious way you'd it would be spelled, so that made it easy.

I simply added her as a friend and left a message saying "It was nice meeting you last night. I'm glad I remembered taking back my hat because it was cold tonight!". Short and sweet I thought.

Now if she adds me as a friend, I have no idea what to do next.

Again I'm in worry mode:
-What if she isn't' over her ex-boyfriend?
-She's not Jewish, How do I feel about this?
-Did she like me?
-It's Christmas soon and she'll be busy with her family, she has no time for me.
-etc. etc.

Why can't I just be smooth like most guys and take it all with a grain of salt?

Filling the gap

So what has Elwood been up since late October? Did he get hurt? Did he fall in love? Has he been out on the adventure of his life? Did he lose his virginity? Did he discover he had super powers?

Well to be honest, nothing much has happened since October 19th.

To try and keep things interesting I'll fill in teh gaps over several posts.

Halloween

By mid october I was spending countless hours on my halloween costume. It took me several weeks, and lots of carboard and tape to complete. It turned out great! I'd say what it is but it would totally give me away and I don't want to take any chances (it's on youtube!).

I went to a couple of parties and really got a lot of compliments on the costume.

I find it way easier to approach people while in costume because it almost feels like you can pretend you are who you dressed up is, be it a superhero (which I was), a cartoon caracter, a slutty nurse, etc.

So a part of me was hoping to meet soem cool new people (particularly of the female species) but it proved to be a real challenge this year. See my costume was too good. Quickly after intoru=ducing myself, the other person would totally get so distracted with my costume, that all we'd talk about was the costume. Then when that was done, they'd leave not even let me get a chance to chat with them abdout anything non-my-costume related.

An example:
Me: Cool costume! You're a theif right?
Female theif: Yeah, dollar store stuff. Your costume looks crazy! How long did it take?
Me: About 3 weeks. So I'm Elwood whats you're name?
FT: Wow! Wait a minute are you (superhero from recent movie)?? That's amazing!
Me: Yes I am... so you go to University? What are you studying?
FT: Wow I can't believe you amde this all by yourself!
Me: Yeah I did, out of cardboard and duct tape... and i even have some lights. Look (Non enthusiastically on lights).
FT: WOW!
Three other people walking by (in unisen): HOLY FUCK! HE'S (Superhero from recent movie) !

By then it was impossible to even breath. Dont get me wrong, I love attention, but I also wantesd to meet people.

I think I was hoping a repeat of what happened during halloween in the past. On 2 halloweens I ended up making otu with someone adn it was nice. Last year I was dating Wendy and didn't care. So yeah, I guess after putting so much effort into my costume and not even getting a chance to meet one girl, let alone make out with someone, kind of put me down.

Overall I did have a great time and alrady have an idea for next years Halloween costume!

I'm back

A huge shout out to ~Mary, Famously Single, Trips and Dolce.

I originally started this blog as an outlet for having broken up with my first girlfriend, Wendy, after dating for period of almost 1 year. At first, I was really into it and had tons of things to get out of my head and this blog was a good way to do that.

Then I moved downtown and started meeting a lot of people and went on a few dates. I had fun talking about them.

Then the dates stopped, been a while since I had been on a real date. I then got really busy with a lot of things including going out, work and even building my Halloween costume.

I felt that I just didn't really have much to write about. I then decided since I was already updating like once every 2 weeks or month, that maybe I was just losing interest and it'd be best to just stop updating.

However, after ready your comments, it really made me feel special. That some people get something out of what I have to say (if anything they just think its funny, which is fine by me).

I can't promise that I'll have the time, energy, interest to update regularly or even have anything exciting to write about, but I will try my best to keep this thing going.

Have patience.

You really love me?

Wow, I still have fans? Actual peolpe who read this blog?
I never knew.

A new post coming soon.

I promise.

Elwood