Sorry for my sporadic posting the last few weeks but I’ve been running on little sleep (not to mention a depleting bank account). I did guest post in three different places last week, so at least I wasn’t entirely MIA from the bloggy world, right?
Here’s a quick recap of where I’ve been:
Last Monday, I met my Norwegian cousin and her friend for the first time and took them to a wine bar and Indian restaurant in midtown Manhattan. Tuesday my friend scored ridiculously cheap tickets to see the Beatles tribute show Rain on Broadway (fantastic). Wednesday = Bikram. Thursday was Cinco do Mayo so I ate my weight in guacamole and kicked back some margaritas with some of my very fabulous coworkers in Hell’s Kitchen. I thought I should end the week with a bang and so it was that after work on Friday I ventured over to 230 Fifth, a swanky rooftop bar, where I dropped more money than is ever necessary on apps and drinks. It was a delicious week.
I’ve decided to follow your advice and am going to attempt a three-guy rotation until I find someone I mesh with well enough to keep in my life on a steady basis. I’ve had some trouble with men lately and want a fresh start. Let’s go down the list of awesomely bad prospects, shall we?
Bear (Albanian bartender I barely remember but made out with at a club a few weeks ago): We’ve been texting back and forth and tried setting up a sangria date. Fortunately, I wasn’t able to find the time. I say fortunately because he told me I was making it hard on him and that he was going to “hit me badly.” Nothing like threatening violence with a girl you have yet to hang out with! I hate to fade away without explanation, but honestly, that shit scares me. So I have ignored him and have since received NINE text messages. When do you think he will get the hint and leave me the eff alone?
Roberto (27-year-old Boston transplant I made out with at the same club because I am 21 all over again): Sweet as tupelo honey, but I was annoyed after he insisted on having frequent phone conversations. As much as I mourn the death of late-night pillow talk, I hate having to schedule 30-minute chats with someone I barely know. Especially when I have friends I’m dying to reconnect with and it’s hard to coordinate schedules. He got frustrated trying to make plans and gave a polite send-off, which I appreciated.
Ariel (the sweet guy my cousin’s girlfriend tried setting me up with): He told me that because of our back and forth emails, he was under the impression I wasn’t interested and that he’s now pretty serious with someone else. Just two weeks after our first date and already he’s engaged. But he wants to hang out again as friends and I’m cool with that. Ariel is good peoples.
Scott (recent friend with benefits): Last Sunday I invited him to come to the Arts and Music festival in Hoboken with me. I hadn’t seen him since we slept together and he invited his friend, a big pink elephant, to spend the day with us. He nearly guillotined his finger on the window in my living room, took photographs of me on the couch, and then read me emails he had received from other girls on OkCupid. It was a strange day.
As you can see, I’m at a loss. And despite my best efforts to get my swerve on with cute bluegrass boy (who is either extremely shy or completely disinterested), I am left to troll the underbelly of OkCupid some more. Here’s hoping this next batch delivers or I am running off with the circus.
What in the world is going on with these guys?
What’s that saying about kissing frogs? Does the same apply for Bears and elephants?
I support the three-guy rotation. I may even put it in to practice myself!
“Just two weeks after our first date and already he’s engaged.” Say WHAT?!?! thats just ridiculous!
And you were at the Arts and Music Festival too?!?!? Thats when I met the Marine! I wish I knew you were there!
Definitely keep your options open, there are good men out there somewhere!!!
I long since adopted a policy that if something isn’t working for you, its best to just try something else. Although I don’t always follow that advice (making it hard for others to follow), perhaps it’s best to try something different to meet guys ;).
Is he really engaged or just an exaggeration? I’m sorry they all seem to be more meh than awesome, but you’re doing the right thing by putting yourself out there!
sorry i should clarify–he’s not actually engaged. i like to exaggerate :p
“a big pink elephant” is this literal or metophorical? LOL My brain is on vacation today, so it’s just safer to ask. And Bear sounds like he turned out to be a bit scary, did he mean literally hit you or is that some odd slang term no one knows about?! Sheesh! Stupid boys! I’m confidant you will find someone worthy or your time! Keep moving forward!
It’s official: men are freaks! and insane. I just saw that issue of Sex and the City where all the men were crazier than usual…not throwing stones …just sayin.
Let’s hope bear made a typo. His name makes me want to giggle. Even if it was a typo, he has stalker tendencies, so I am thinking you need to continue to ignore him.
Yes, reading your date reading his other potential’s email to you is a bit um, different.
At the very least, this is providing you with some excellent material for the blog(and book:).
I hope you have a good week, don’t let these frogs keep you down.
Oh, honey. Dating is SO hard. I can’t help but think you deserve someone who is going to be sweet and attentive and respectful.
All of these dudes sound emotionally unavailable to me, with the exception of Roberto, who wants more phone time than you do. Maybe you are just not into him.
Keep your chin up. You deserve the best.
I just recently ended things with a guy I had been dating for two months because he was so emotionally unavailable. Here’s to hoping we find guys that aren’t all vanilla!
Wow, he’s starting to date other girls while he’s that serious with someone? That’s kinda crazy.
ugh, Dating can be so challenging but I still think it’s great that you’re out meeting lots of different kinds of people! You’re such a fantastic person that I am SURE the guy that meshes with you the best will come around soon 🙂 !
I wish I blogged when I was single. I was nodding the whole time while reading your stuff. Dudes be CRAZYYYYY!!!
Oh honey- it’s all so very hard, isn’t it? Hang in there- sending you love and always keeping up with your adventures! XO
I think you have a great attitude about the whole thing and keeping a few guys on rotation seems to be like a good strategy. Admittedly I can’t offer much advice on this whole dating thing, but I’m sure you’ll find the right person soon.
Sheesh girl! Hope you have some better luck. Or at least have fun while you are looking!
OMG…tell Bear to eff off and that if he doesn’t stop hassling you, bluff that you’ll get a restraining order. Stalkerish much? I mean, DUDE.
As for dating in general, just keep having fun and enjoying yourself, as you are…single life kicketh ass! The right one comes along when you least expect it (I know, I know, LAAAME, but it’s true!), and usually when you’re happy to be single and not necessarily wanting a boyfriend at a given time.
Yep, you’ve just reconfirmed my feelings of staying of OKCupid.
Good Lord Girl! I”m tired just reading it all! I currently have the phone thing going on, but that’s truly a distance thing… works for me for now, because it’s fun and it doesn’t require hiring a babysitter 🙂
I agree with the 3 guy rotation! There’s def enough men in Manhattan to keep this going. If nothing else they make for a good read! As far as 230 fifth- great view, okay drinks and insane prices.
Loving the rotation! Funny, last year I spent Cinco de Mayo in Hell’s Kitchen. Prop same place. Can’t remember name. xo
hmm, that is a weird afternoon with your friend with benefits. nothing like avoiding talking about something. boys are such, well, boys. (rolling my eyes.)
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isn’t this more of a 4 guy rotation? I am in awe.