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| Thu, 10-25-2007 - 7:16am |
Okay. So the last update I gave you on MrAlumni is that we discovered each other through a mutual friend who I found through facebook - for our high school alumni group. He mentioned to her in an email that he always thought I was pretty and when she mentions I do triathlons he says he was a cross country runner.
And on Friday we have our alumni homecoming football game.
So, yesterday he joins facebook and we start emailing each other. By the evening we are on the phone talking. OH - and I had put my match pix plus the pix from my last race (thanks lifeguard!) in facebook and he saw those and said he was really impressed.
I am trying not to get my hopes up too much. But he is really funny and makes me laugh and we have a LOT in common. He loves to travel to the same places; is young minded with many things; likes to be fit; has his own company; doesn't like to drink a lot; is impressed with my culinary education and background; comes from a good family; has the same religion.
It was funny when he called yesterday because I was shopping in Abercrombie - I love their tops. And the music was full blast when I answered the phone - I said I have to call you back in a few minutes I am in the store. And he said where were you? And I explained. And he laughed and said that became his favorite store when he was in school.
He had gone back to school to get a second bachelor's degree when he was 38 because he wanted to own his own engineering company. So he didn't get out until he was 42 and he is still single. I guess that is the only thing that makes me nervous is that he is 45 and never married. But I do like his young heart and am similar that way. He did have one serious relationship and it was with an older woman with kids so that has to be good, right? And he has a lot of nieces and nephews that he likes and can crack a great joke about Dr. Seuss.
So, he asked if I would like to get together and I said yes. He is supposed to email and call today and I guess we will set something up. I am assuming this is a meeting/outing/date just for the two of us.
I will keep you posted. All comments appreciated.

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An engineer hey? I like it. Monkey is an engineer and you don't get much more grounded than that. Wow. Massive generalisation.
Hi,
LOL!!
No - I did not say I was shopping for a top for a date with him! That is so funny. My friend helped me pick out the best shorts and belt and shoes - but it all needed a white polo top which I did not have a good one- so that is why. But no - that is HUSH!!
wow lady in the white polo top and shorts and belt!! Should look very sexy.
Oh that is a cute story! And yes - I agree that the what to wear issue is a biggie. I don't want to look drab, but I don't want to look like I am going to the club. So this is something fun for the game.
I think though that he wanted to just go out with me besides going to the game. Will see what he says....
And of course come back here and post!
I have to say that the never been married at 45 is usually a red flag for most of us.
I'm excited about your game/date/outing with Mr Alumni. Sounds like a nice connection over the phone, what a nice start!
45 and never married might be a blessing. No exw is good, plus maybe he's that kind of guy who just needs to be really sure. I find that those guys, once they DO finally marry, are in it for the long haoul..they're not flippant. Engineer? VERY level
Sounds like fun!
Thanks to all.
Okay - yesterday he emailed and says he would like to get together next weekend. I guess this weekend he has plans to be with his dad. His parents have been away in Europe for a long time and his mom is going to be with his sister for her birthday and for his nephew's birthday in the NE. And if truth be told, I think he was a little nervous.
We did have a blast via email yesterday with a few very funny messages that went back and forth and then he surprised me with a call last night when he was on his way home. We talked for HOURS. And I am not one to usually do that but we just both had so many interesting stories to share. We do have SO MUCH in common and we love listening to each other's stories. He loves riding his bike and wants to do a trip across France and he loves camping and he loves good cooking and he is so funny. And he LOVED my stories about my career and my decision to stay home with DS and the really hard budget I had to be on he said that reminded him of his parents. That meant a lot to me that he said that.
The only unnerving thing now is that we just have to meet in person. And so I know I have to focus on this and just wait and see what happens.
We do have our alumni game this evening but he is finishing up a big project and has to meet with a client so I don't know if he will make it. But who knows? Maybe he will call and want to meet afterwards.
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