Now think of all the years you tried to
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| Sat, 04-07-2007 - 1:32pm |
find someone to satisfy you. I might be as crazy as you say. If I'm crazy then it's true that it's all because of you and you wouldn't want me any other way. You may be right, I may be crazy, but it just might be a lunatic you're looking for. It's too late to fight, it's too late to change me. You may be wrong for all I know, but you may be right...
So, things with funnyguy are going well. We've seen each other often, took the kids out to eat, and spent time with my friends. We've had a few real dates, but also a few nights where we played games or watched a movie here. He's coming to Easter dinner at my parents' on Sunday, and I'm meeting his on Monday.
It threw me for a loop when we were talking one day this week and he was telling me about a conversation he had at work. He referred to me as his girlfriend in the conversation, and it was such a strange sensation, being referred to as someone's girlfriend after so long. He met FF, my best girlfriend, last night, and she said "it's really weird to see you happy with a boyfriend." I guess those two conversations made it hit home that I have a boyfriend. I've been dating, single for so long that I just wasn't used to the label as it applies to me.
I'm not stressing about this. He and I are SO MUCH alike, that we're both just incredibly comfortable with one another. There's definitely chemistry, but I know neither of us is thinking with our hormones, in fact, there's not a whole lot to think about with him. It just fits, it's just right.
He met my closest best friend last night, we had dinner then played cards at her place, then went out for a couple of drinks. It wasn't at all awkward between them, and she said once after he and I had gone on a rant about something silly "what a great match you two are!" I definitely need to be with someone with the same type of humor that I have, and funnyguy keeps me on my toes, and in stitches.
At the end of the evening, FF hugged me and said "I'm so happy for you. It's really obvious you two click amazingly well." She's seen me through my last disastrous relationship and all of the casual dating of the past couple of years, so it was probably as much a shock to her as it was to me that I could be myself, be happy, in a relationship, and that she'd like the guy.
It's wonderful for me to know I won't have to have seperate lives- he can fit in easily with Brown Eyed Girl and that group, and with FF- and I don't have to choose to see either him or them. He is also wonderful about talking things through- something I didn't know was important to me. He's great about telling me when he wants to do something, he makes it clear that I'm an important part of his life, but he isn't smothering me or rushing things, either.
I think one of the best things about him is that we're so alike. He seriously could BE me, only older and male. It's almost uncanny, and nearly every day we find another similarity or common interest or wacky thing about us that's the same.
Now, on to our trip. The kids and I leave Wednesday morning for Disney. I've been busy shopping, planning, and prepping for the big trip. The kids, of course, are extremely excited. I'm excited too, but also a little concerned about the trip- traveling anywhere with two little kids can be a hassle, and we've never gone this far from home before, never flown, never stayed this long at a hotel. I'm sure I'll forget to pack something, but as long as I don't forget a child, I'm not all that worried.
My father leaves the Friday we'll be gone for his second bone marrow transplant, and he and my mother will be at a hospital three hours from home for at least 6 weeks, probably closer to 8, depending on how well it goes. I'm a little bummed that he's leaving when we're gone, but since the kids aren't allowed at the hospital, it's probably good that they'll be having loads of fun instead of thinking about him. They don't really know a lot about his illness, only that he isn't able to do as much as he used to, will be spending a long time at the hospital, and can't be around them when they're sick.
I've been working 60-70 hours a week at work, but have been on vacation since yesterday, and boy did I need it! I love my job, but I am thoroughly enjoying the time off, and see now how people can suffer easily from burnout.
So, boyfriend, trip, dad, job, I think you're all up to date on my life now!!
Moody, who thought she was busy until reading R's post!

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Yes - character dining is wonderful - we love the Winnie the Pooh team at the Crystal Palace - they have the best buffet food and are right in the Magic Kingdom. And the Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary is just about the best entertainment and buffet for kids. They get really loud and wave napkins madly in the air while they sing with the kids. And if I remember correctly, the dessert buffet is about as big as the dinner buffet.
To save money I book character lunches because those are cheaper than the dinners and you can fill up on the buffets and then eat a light dinner later. We usually get an early start and eat an early lunch - then chill at the hotel pool for a while before making an evening attack in the parks.
Whatever you choose, I suggest you stop at the City Hall in the Magic Kingdom (or go through your hotel concierge or main disney reservation number) and book all your character dining spots in advance - otherwise you risk a huge wait or not getting in - they all fill up really fast.
You will love Disney World - I don't think I could ever get sick of going there. If I was closer I would try to come and see you!!
Edit: I just found a picture of the singing characters in Chef Mickey's (Contemporary):
http://hotels.about.com/library/photos/wdw_cr/chef-mickeys2_lg.jpg
That is such a blast - and you can see the monorail going through the hotel while you are eating!!
My next race is in Disney World - I am getting excited already!!
Edited 4/9/2007 8:43 pm ET by cl-west1745
OMG Moody, I love it, I'm soo happy for you, as I know just how you feel,, I'm actually going to take a hunter safety course this year so I can go hunting with my "BOYFRIEND'.. I mean I havent said that in like a year and a half. Today at school I actaully refered to him as my b/f and I had to giggle about it.. I was so worried a man in my life would take me away from things I've grown to love doing, and I wouldnt really ever get to do the other thingsI had always wanted.. It was like yearning something I never had, and mourning loosing things I had grown accustomed too.
Like this whole Hunting license thing. I dont actually want to hunt, but I have always wanted to go out with my man in the woods and watch them hunt, you know,see how it's done.I've met some one who thinks it would be great if he could take me out and even offered to retake the class with me..
And I still have my ",MY TIME" and dont feel bad about taking it,with my ex "IT" I wasnt allowed to do things on my own or go anywhere that wasnt prior approved.I am seeing I need to get out of the way of thinking I had been programed into, and it is soo wonderful to just be myself. I will catch myself waiting for him to leave.I guess I have some bad abandonment issues, cause that is what I am waiting for the most, and I talk my self out of it. I am finding that I am able to squish the insecurities so much faster and easier, and everyday I spend with him in,it just keeps getting better.
I'm so glad and happpy and mushy and all that good jazz for you and me and Shrimpy and everyone else who is enthralled..
Oh wow - I didn't know they had a meal plan - we always just paid as we went or just paid the buffet fee for wherever we went. I also didn't know they did breakfast in the castle. (am taking notes!) I also remember that they have a good character buffet at the Grand Floridian - that is a real expensive hotel but if I remember correctly, they have a rather inexpensive Beauty and the Beast character buffet that is easier to get into - I think most people would not go there since it is out of the way and at a hotel that seems to be more pricey.
And yes - packing food is the way to go to save money and eat healthier for sure!! Since I am going to DW in May for my race, we will be bringing a lot of food from home - will probably eat out just a few times. I will have to ask DS where he wants to eat. He is not so big on the character thing now that he is older. And he is really into the water parks more than the major ones - which is good because the water parks are a real bargain. I think we only pay like $35 each for Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach. And I can relax in the shade or ride the lazy river and other easy tube rides with him. We also like to do the tobaggan races together.
There is so much in Orlando - Sea World, Universal Studios (I LOVE the Cat in the Hat!!), Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Downtown Disney, Cirque du Soliel, Epcot - you could be there a long time and not see it all. Good thing we live near there and do it bit by bit as DS ages. I think I could outlast him for running through all the parks!!
This time we are going to stay in the Wilderness Cabins - they have a kitchen and we are sharing with another family so it should be fun and cheap. DS loves to rent the golf cart and play tennis - also loves the pool there. I can remember having to play tennis last year after a 6 hour race - that nearly killed me!! LOL!!
You are so smart! I actually did book all of our character dining when I booked the trip, since I paid for meals with the package.
Chef Mickey's is our very first one, dinner the night we get there. I did some dinners, two breakfasts and a couple of lunches. I think in all, we're doing character dining once per day while we're there.
It is exciting, exciting, exciting!!
Moody, who will be headed to FL in 24 hours!!
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I had a lot of issues regarding expecting funnyguy to leave, too. Then I realized that if he does, I'll deal with it then. WOrrying about it now is like paying interest on money I may never borrow.
So, I'm enjoying everything, and I'm glad you are, too.
BTW- I've taken those hunter's safety courses, never hunted a day in my life. But the courses are very informative.
Moody- not even hunting men anymore
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