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You guys are gonna LOVE this story!
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Sat, 04-07-2007 - 10:08pm

The WEIRDEST thing just happened.


The Match guy that i was supposed to go out with last Sat, who i was so happy cancelled last minute (remember? The whole "works for the CIA in air recogniscense (sp???) survlience" or something, & was called out on a last minute mission ....)

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Sat, 04-07-2007 - 10:38pm

Okay- holy crap- 12.6 pounds!?! Yikes!

Now, for the guy. Points for bringing you a plant. Points for being honest. Points for being nice. Remeber a guy named Carlos?? You weren't bowled over by HIM in the beginning, either, and even though it ended, you had a lot of great times with him. So, I say give CIA Dude a chance.

I like surprises, and I love that he showed up. The plant is such a better gift than flowers, and great timing, and I like this guy already. The physical things you'll have to see if you can live with... but I'm betting if he has a great personality the fact that you weren't bowled over might be overlooked.

As for the other guy, unless you were really put off by something, give him another chance, too. See where things go, with either, both, and more...

Moody, who was surprised with chocolate tonight


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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 5:48am

Yeah - I suppose the more i think about it, he really went out of his way to show that he really wants to meet me. BUT, imagine if i was lying, & really DIDNT want to meet him at all & was avoiding .... & he showed up!?!

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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 7:14am

First of all!! Ouch on the 12 pounder. Wow. Did the mom have gestational diabetes? That's a huge baby.

And your story sounds so cool. He sounds like a good guy and to deliver the plant in person was very original. It's good you know enough people that know him and all. I would have been suspicious of such an unusual job description, but since people know him........ way to go!

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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 9:40am
I'm happy that you're out and about dating, but am I the only one who finds it a bit creepy that (i) the guy shows up uninvited at your JOB with a plant (I know you agreed to meet him, but did I miss the part where you asked him to stop by your workplace?) and (ii) has such a weird job description? FYI, no one who actually works at the CIA comes out and says that, let alone on an OLD website, so I have to wonder what's up with him. I have friends who have worked at the CIA, so I'm not just speculating. IMHO, it doesn't matter if you know his sister, or friends of his -- these are both maybe not red flags, but cause to be wary.
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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 10:27am

No - you're not the only one. *I* also had it run thru my mind as well.

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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 12:17pm

**** "but b/c it worries me that he may really be "into me", & i am pretty sure I wont be into him" *****

I think that is SUCH a big key to being ready for dating. I know Moody has said it several times, as she is going out with someone new. It shouldn't be a big issue that you're on a date, worried about whether he will like you or not, but be more concerned about how YOU feel about HIM. You know you are a good catch- and you're not going to settle for just the first man who comes along who likes you and gives you attention. You have to honestly LIKE HIM first, otherwise there is no reason to get into a relationship. Don't get into a relationship just because he is a breathing body who is "into" you! You have to be "into" him as well! I know I have several BTDT t-shirts for dating someone I'm not sure if I like, but I will date because I was feeling lonely. And it felt good to just have someone "into" me... but in the end (there was ALWAYS an END)- I would 'wake up' and wonder just what I was doing, when I really wasn't even interested in him. And then I had to do the ugly work of breaking up. I hated that! It wasn't fun, nor was it fair to the man. So when you said that quote above, R- it struck a chord with me.

I think you're doing great, to be able to date around. It tires me out trying to keep track (lol) but I think you're going into it with a clear head of what you are doing. Giving men a chance, but at the same time, knowing what you like and knowing what you don't. And you're not playing with the men and leading them on. You're just giving them a fair chance.

Keep it up!

~shrimpy

~shrimpy

"A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." ~Stephen Dolley Jr.

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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 12:38pm

Exactly. At 1st when i read your thread, i thought you were saying i WAS just dating some/all the/this one, lol, men, just for a "warm body" or whatever.

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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 12:48pm

Well R... if you just don't have enough energy, then you just make sure that YOUNG THANG does MOST of the work! ;-)

hehehehe

~shrimpy, happily sexed up by Hiker last night- ahhhhh

~shrimpy

"A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." ~Stephen Dolley Jr.

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Sun, 04-08-2007 - 1:33pm

oh wow - what a nice and surprising story. And your comments and reaction are always a hoot! You are one of the most entertaining for sure, rlch!! Never a dull moment.

You have fun "deliveries" everywhere.

Okay - glad to hear you will give him a chance. Keep us posted. And may cupid grant a special spell that makes you like the right one for you! Sometimes it just takes a little time and doing some different activities together.

Happy Easter!