Sunny Sunday

I should be doing something...but I'm not.  Only 5 days til I leave for 18 days and I'm lounging around like a teenager.  Some days are just meant for lounging.

On Thursday, Amiga came over for a visit.  It was a lovely one.  We both needed a little healing. I know God is good all the time, but sometimes it feels like He is being extra good to me.  This was one of those times.  She and I have both been so stressed out over life.  We just needed to sit around, commisserate and then just make each other feel better.  It worked wonders.  I forgot how strong we can make each other.

On Friday, I was ill most of the day.  Damn weather changing messed with my sinuses.  I drug my sorry butt to work and planned on not staying.  But knew with the upcoming trip, I had to work.  I got many files together and organized.  I feel like I'm ahead of the schedule...since I normally procrastinate until the last minute!   Then after work, I drug my sick butt shopping.  I hate shopping anyway...so might as well do it when I feel miserable to start with!  It worked.  I got some very cute clothes.  Sometimes I get so excited when I do good...I got 4 pairs of pants and three tops for $150.  I rock.   Friday night, I stayed in and nursed the sickness.  Normally, I'd do the opposite.  Skip working or being responsible to nurse myself and then go out playing.  I was proud of myself for being good.

Saturday was a lousy day.  Snow...yep snow in October!  And then rain, then sleet, then snow.  So my hike and soccer game were canceled.  I spent the time cleaning, cooking (for party) and packing.  Yep, got all my work outfits  planned out and packed for the trip.  I have to try on everything...make sure it matches and is in good shape.  It is time consuming.  But done!  The rest of the packing will probably only take another hour.  I am so staying on top of this!  LOL...wait til Thursday night when I'm freaking out because I forgot x,y, and z! 

The best part of the weekend was Saturday night.  I was a bit anxious about the party.  Oh the party... so I was supposed to go to Sailing Town with my friends that I love with all my heart.  But X was all over me about heading out to a very cool party in Redneckville.  I've heard from Mainer it is the best party of the year and several of my other friends would be there.  So, I called the hostess of Sailing Town party and let her know I was going to bail.  And, the costume that she had thought of for me,  the Beautiful Blonde and her was now not going to happen.  So this past week, I did the research and decided I could pull off being the "Reluctant Candidate"...no other than beauty queen turned politician.   So before the party, I was a bit nervous.   I was nervous about not knowing people at the party.  I was afraid X would go off skirt chasing and I'd feel all alone, etc.  I was afraid people wouldn't get the costume or I'd insult them with my beauty queen sash that read "almost Miss Alaska" then underneath "Governor of Alaska" then underneath "almost VP of US" and then "Reluctant candidate for President".  I was afraid I'd insult people with the costume.  I was worried about the weather.  I was so anxious, I almost did the "safe" thing and went to Sailing Town.  But Mainer callled and nagged me about going to Redneckville.  And, I am sooo glad I did.  I had a blast.  I knew far more people than I thought.  Everyone LOVED my costume (with the right glasses, I'm a dead ringer for the bimbo!)  And, I met new people with ease.  X and I danced half the night.

I'm not sure I understand the deal with X.  He kinda ignored me when he got there - but it could be because I was talking to a girl (Eeoyre) who he had dated.  She is on our team.  It is a weird dynamic between them.  But, he also showed up with another girl.  They have been friends for awhile but not sure what else is there.  At one point, after X and I had danced, she made comments to him that his make up was on my face.  Then, seemed indignant as she told me "I did his make up, you know?!"  I felt taken aback and told her it was just from dancing.  He presses his face against every woman he dances with.  He made a joke...we'll you should see her thighs.  I think I blushed three shades of red.   Any way, I walked away to let him handle her and ended up talking with a guy (Firsty)  from the Team.  He and I get along great.  He went to college in NY, is about the same age, is a bit geeky but funny.  Firsty doesn't like crowds so we were off in the corner chatting and giggling.   Later, X asked me if I was going home with Firsty.  I was completely taken aback.  I couldn't believe he'd ask me such a thing.  For one thing...I don't just randomly go home with guys!  And, I didn't think X was interested in me.  At that point in the night, he was getting a bit intoxicated...so I figure it was the alcohol speaking.  Because later when most of the Team was standing around chatting, X was off with his hands all over some cute girl (not the one he showed up with).  Then, at the very end, he was getting cozy with Eeorye.  As I left, he asked me to find the girl he came with....but she had already left.  I asked if he needed a ride home and he said no he had driven that is why I needed to find the girl he came with.  He definitely needed some sobering up and I tried to get he and Eeorye to go somewhere for food (it was 2:30 am) but they were reluctant...so I left.  By 3 a.m. my phone rang and X wanted to know where I went.  What?  I was almost home...he wanted me to "crash" at his place becuase it was a long drive.  He said he meant to tell me that all night.  What?  Silly drunk boy. 

Today, he called and apologized.  We chatted for a bit.  I think he is a bit messed up.  He had a girl he was smitten with...we call it the one month relationship.  Kinda like what happened with YBBK and I.  Only she wasn't a core part of their group and only messed with his head for a month.  Since then, he's been running around with whomever will have him.  I'm assuming the girl he showed up with is one of them.  I'm guessing this any way.  Not really sure what he wants from me, but I don't trust him. 

Interestingly enough, a few applicants for BF popped up this week - or so I think.  All three are long stories.  One is an old friend from CCC days, who popped back into my life at a random HH with the local group.  We've been chatting because I knew he needed a friend (recently divorced).  He asked me if I'd go out with him when I get back from China.   Then, there is a guy I met a few months back.  Amazingly sexy beyond belief and fun to talk to.  Nothing much ever came of our hanging out but then last week, he asked if we could get together when I get back.  Finally there is Blue Eyes.  I've never been sure if he liked me...but it seems like perhaps he does.  He is a very shy guy and as sweet as they come.  I'm definitely not interested in him so I have to be careful if he actually really likes me.  I never want to hurt him.  

It is funny how my upcoming trip brought all these guys to action.  What is up with that?  Or maybe they saw that I am finally ready to move on?  Could be.  Any which way, I'm very glad I'm going 1/2 way around the world for a few weeks.  The thoughts of men, relationships and sex will all be put on hold for awhile.