Facts for Friday
From last weekend.
- My dad bought a Ducati and is now officially cooler than I can ever hope to be. Thank goodness my mom still tries to “get to that facepage by going through youtubes,” or I’d really have to do a self-reevaluation.
- I signed up for online dating, and, after three dates, I’m done dating for the next two years again. The dates went fine, I just remembered how much I like not going on dates/interacting with guys and reading instead.
- My garden has gone insane. I spent last night digging up my turnips and steaming and freezing all the tubers and greens. Tubers and Greens would be a great name for a band of singer-songwriters.
- I may be signing up for a 5k. Ohhh do I hate running. If it wasn’t a really really good friend’s choice of birthday activity (is this girl crazy??), it definitely wouldn’t be happening.
- I am excited to go watch Magic Mike tomorrow night, and there is no shame in that.
- I had a dream that involved carrying a giant gecko around all night. Now I want a pet gecko.
Not my gecko (or my picture), but I wish it was.
What’s a fact about your life you’d like to share?
If nothing else, online dating is quite a hoot. You get plenty of hysterical stories out of it!
I was actually surprised at how normal the guys I met were! But in terms of early messaging? Yeaaaaah, there are a lot of great (in a horrible way) ones that came through..
Well, I am sick right now with a cold. And it’s a million degrees outside?!?! I think the best way to find someone is at church, do you go to church?
I’ve seen you in a bathing suit so I think you should just start wearing that around town and trust me you’ll have no shortage of men
(is that a degrading comment?) I am just saying you’re beautiful.
Haha, thanks Marie, I’ll take it as the compliment that it is
But the problem really isn’t finding guys–I actually had a good time on my dates, they were interesting/normal guys and had lots in common with them–I just realized I don’t want to date. At all. Anyone. I’m just not ready to give up my solo life (or even just one or two solo evenings a week) quite yet!
No shame in being excited for Magic Mike AT ALL! I am pumped!!! Hope you enjoy your weekend!
Haha, glad I’m not the only one getting ready for this movie
If you ever start a band called Tubers and Greens, I’ll be your biggest fan! Hahahaha.
Confession: Totally had to Google Magic Mike. I’m so movie-challenged. I never see anything anymore.
Well, I can’t sing OR song-write, but I used to be able to play a mean saxophone back in my high school days. So I hope you like rusty saxophone skills, because Tubers and Greens is about to TAKE OFF.
Totally hope your Google results have inspired you to take a trip of your own to the theaters
If you need someone to keep track of your financial records, you know how to call.
I’m pretty sure I got a “….” in response from Andrew when I sent him the link to the movie with a, “Can we go!?!?!” If anything, it was worth it just for that.
Haha, probably isn’t the best date night movie…or maybe it IS a good one ;D
Cookies are PERFECT for that. I’d say there is a good chance that 50-60% of the time they don’t even end up in the oven to begin with.
Oh my gosh your dad is awesome!!! haha
I think my roommates and I are going to go see Magic Mike tonight, hahaha
Yesss, as everyone should. Just make sure you don’t post any spoilers…oh, wait, is anyone actually going for plot?
That’s a shame the dates weren’t great but I’m impressed at you putting yourself out there! Do the 5km! It’s actually my current fave distance- short & sweet!
Oh I will, and it’s not a bad distance so I shouldn’t be complaining, haha. I’d just rather go to the gym and pick up heavy things
that is very awesome that you are happy as is, comfortable, even MORE happy in your solo life. I am completely happy where I am right now, and there have been times when I was single and always embraced that!
you’ll do great with a 5k – it’s the perfect distance and they can be very fun!
Go Dad!
Thanks Kristina! I’m loving life so much as it is right now, but I’m sure there will be a time where it changes, and I’ll love that just as much.
Haha this made me giggle, thanks for sharing
Your dad does sound pretty cool, not that it takes much to be cooler than me haha!
I can definitely understand how you feel about dates, if I didn’t have Tom I’m not sure I’d like to date…
Your garden produce absolutely amazes me – it’s so beautiful and you have so much stuff! Good luck with the 5k, I agree it is a fantastic birthday idea, even if you’re not actually a fan of running…
Enjoy the film!
Yeah, I think I’ll wait for just that right person (or just that right mindset) before venturing back into dating. And I can’t believe how much my garden is producing either! I love it!
you make me smile
and so does that gecko.
Thanks Christina! And isn’t that the coolest/cutest looking lizard ever? I’ve been googling info on pet geckos all day
I LOVE how cool your Dad is!!!!!! I think you’re cool too!!! Have a great Friday!!!
My Dad had a honda motorcycle does that count (haha)? A Ducati, wow! Glad you are comfy in your life. I love reading too but blogging is sucking up that time. I have to find the balance!
As long as it wasn’t a Goldwing, Hondas totally count
Your Dad is indeed cool! That gecko is very cool looking, I’ve never seen one thta color! I don’t think I would be bothering with dating, on-line or otherwise, even if I didn’t have Ralph. I just don’t think it would be worth the hassle. Have a great weekend, Allie!
It really isn’t! Single life is just so easy, and I know I’ll always be doing exactly what I want to do!
Your dad’s so cool – and bless your mum! Mine are the other way round; my mum’s got an iPhone and is on Facebook but my dad can barely send a text message…
I agree on online datng – never again – and I play the guitar and piano (badly) and like to think I can sing so if you’re recruiting for Tubers and Greens, I’m there
You’re the first person I’ll call as soon as I get signed by a label ;D
You have turnips in your garden!? I am totally jealous! I have a spaghetti squash plant growing, which is pretty exciting…but I like turnip so much better haha!
I wish I’d planted some squash! And don’t be too jealous, it turns out it’s really easy to get tired of turnips, really fast.
I do like that gecko!
that’s a cool motor your father has!
You want a real life gecko??
That’s great news!
Your garden is thriving indeed!
I do! I think one would be an awesome (and majorly low-maintenance) pet.
Your dad’s Ducati is amazing!! Very cool.
sorry to hear that the dates didn’t go too well
Have fun at Magic Mike!!
What a badass your dad is! Awesome.
I’ve never really dated but the whole idea of it is so awkward and unappealing to me. I never went on dates with anyone until I met my boyfriend, and even then after one date it was all pretty casual and more like ‘hanging out’ than dating. I will never understand people who go on dates just for the fun of it – even the thought of it makes me want to die. Glad you enjoyed your dates but I can see why you don’t feel like you need it in your life right now!
I am in love with that gecko.
Yeah, I thought it’d be fun to go on a few–and it actually was–but after those three? Enough already.
Oh gosh. So many things I want to say about this post.
First – Magic Mike. OK, I actually don’t know what to say about this one. When I saw the trailer I couldn’t figure out what to say. I hope you’ll blog about it!
I’m jealous of your garden.
I want to know stories about online dating! I was considering doing it, but I have so many thoughts on it, most of which made me believe I was shallow. But how else are you supposed to meet people? Bars? Yeah … Work? Yeah ….
Do you have a training plan for your 5K? This is so exciting!! 5Ks are really fun!
Lastly, I think you need to tell more stories about your mom because that was hilarious.
I posted something of a review in my most recent post ;D If you are a lady (which the Internet tells me you are) and if you like the fellas (again, validated by the Internet)–go. Just…go.
Honestly, there really aren’t any stories, they were just some average dates with pretty average dudes. And exactly–I was doing a TERRIBLE job finding guys any other “traditional” way (and absolutely did find some scary creepers that way), so I figured I couldn’t do any worse with online dating.
My training plan is something like…throw in a little jogging in the my usual morning walk, and go a little further on the treadmill when warming up. I’m already fit, just not running fit, and I do a sprint-interval mile to warm up for weightlifting, so I figure I could probably do a 5k as is, even if it wouldn’t be the easiest thing.
I wish I had a recording of every phone call I’ve had with mom about technology. They. are. hilarious. She’s still convinced she got a computer virus by trying to e-mail me a photo, and she called me the other night to ask if I’d teach her how to use “The VHS.” I had to explain that that was neither a media player nor a modern form of technology. (And she meant the DVD player. Which she has owned for over 6 years).