Monday Night Randoms.
1. I forgot I had a steak in the refrigerator. I wasted a perfectly good meal on chicken.
2. My buddy and I disagree on when he should get to a bar where he will be meeting a date. He thinks he should arrive late. I’m not sure why. I think it’s a bit of a control thing. I told him to assume she’ll be 10 minutes late but get there 10 minutes early so that if she is on time, she doesn’t have to sit at the bar alone. Of course, the number one rule of dating:
Be Funny And Bring Money.
3. Why do people feel the need to tell me lawyer jokes when they find out I’m an attorney? I don’t get it. I don’t tell black jokes when I find out someone is black.
Yes, I realize my logic has holes.
4. And now I must be off to pick up my date. Neighbor and I are going to hit a nearby Irish pub to enjoy a pint and I am precisely 10 minutes late (the rule for when you pick her up at her place).
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Just a random attorney writing about daily life with Little Filthy, my rotten dog.
March 18th, 2008 at 5:48 am
#3– the same reason people feel the need to tell me blonde jokes anytime I’m not laughing at all the other worn out jokes their telling. I get it people, it’s just not funny. Sorry, a lifetime of harassment has made me bitter ;o)
March 18th, 2008 at 11:52 am
100% agree on the rules, except for picking her up at her place…should be 5 minutes late. : ) Be funny. Bring money. Love it!
March 18th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Dating a neighbor is probably a worse idea than dating a coworker, it’s probably a great idea though if you’re a blogger.
Such a double edged sword.
March 18th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
MissMegs – I can only imagine how frustrating that might be. I could dance around my occupation and just say, “I work for XXX” but I’m sure it’s harder to dodge being a blonde.
March 18th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Ms. Single Mama – is it supposed to be just 5 minutes? I always think she’ll still be rushing around.
March 18th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Mamaphunk – Phone date. You name the time. I must have the wisdom that is the phunk d’Mama.
And yes, my disaster is your entertainment.
March 18th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
You lost me on the being late thing…I never encountered that when I was dating. I would have been put-off by that, it’s kind of disrespectful. Especially to be left sitting alone at a bar? Oh, no-no-no.
You’re dead-on about the funny and money, though!
March 18th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
You have to be early or on time if you meet someone out so that she’s not waiting by herself – but I thought it was polite to give someone another 10 minutes at home. No?
And yes, I’ve found that Funny + Money = Girl Likey.
March 18th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
aaaah, ok. I misunderstood the post the on the first read. I guess the extra 10 minutes at home would depend on the girl.
I agree with Mamaphunk, dating a neighbor is bad idea! What if she turns out to be crazy? You may be tumbling down the stairs again in the near future. yikes.
March 18th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Hmm, if she turns out to be crazy….I’ll move?
We’re definitely very casual and nothing intense. Probably because we’re both cautious about dating someone in the building. You know what’s the problem? She’s sort of hot. And I’m sort of a sucker for it.
March 18th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I’ve dated several neighbors and each time it turned into a friendship…b/c it has to – you’re neighbors! No big deal…and actually tons of fun! Lots of impromptu sleep overs. : ) And yeah she might still be running around but at least you’re prompt.
March 18th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Funny+Money+Cuddly, filthy little dog= Girl reallly likey. I need to watch Tommy Boy again.
March 19th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Hi, MissMeghan – Now I want to watch Tommy Boy, too. Come on over!
March 20th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Hm… well I’m expecting a “fat guyyyy in a litttttle coattt” impersonation when I get there. I hope you can handle that. If not, I’ll do mine.