Wednesday Whatnots.
1. I anticipated a stressful day today and guess what? Work did not disappoint. I closed the office door, put in ear plugs and spread contracts out in front of me. I know the ear plugs are odd – but I am easily distracted and ear plugs equal instant concentration for me. At one point, I heard a knock at my door and because Kennedy had just been in my office, I thought it was him, coming back to toss more BS back and forth. I said, “Yoooooo!” as way of telling him to come in. My senior manager walked in instead, eyebrows raised.
Awesome.
2. Okay, I am just going to say this: I would not turn down Kellie Pickler. I don’t anticipate the opportunity – I’m just saying it in a moment of weakness. Extreme weakness. (Don’t mock me.)
3. I grabbed dinner and drinks after work with Boss. We were both slightly tipsy by dinner’s end.
4. My neighbor (we went out for St. Patrick’s Day) asked me to come with her as she walked her dog tonight. I went to her condo and walked in just as she came dancing down the hallway with a glass of wine in her hand, singing Spirit in the Dark: “Tell me, my brothers, my brothers, how do you feel? Do you feel like dancing? Get up there and let’s start dancing…” I couldn’t resist. I grabbed her and we danced back down the hallway. I dig that kind of uncontrolled energy.
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Just a random attorney writing about daily life with Little Filthy, my rotten dog.
March 20th, 2008 at 7:36 am
I am so mocking you for Kelli Pickler.
March 20th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Bev – I don’t get it either. I am usually a sucker for dark hair but lately, …blondes. In fact, I’d probably have to be a little drunk not to care that she was in her early 20′s. And unable to hold a conversation. And I’d have to ignore her high voice when she spoke.
Okay, I take it all back. I’m all about Padma Lakshmi now.
March 20th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Ok you gained respect for Padma
I’ll try and forgive and forget Kelli Pickler!
March 20th, 2008 at 8:00 am
At least she has a cool name like Kelli, spelled in an extremely cool way.
I love love love sporadic dancing, a little butt shaking action in the kitchen, living room, hallway, grocery store…where ever.
And for the ‘yoooooo’ you shoulda added ‘VIP, lets kick it’ he woulda totally got it and came dancing into your office.
March 20th, 2008 at 8:03 am
Bev – your influence, it is great.
Kelli is but a girl! Padma is a *woman*.
March 20th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Hi there, just Kelli with an ‘i’ –
Agreed! Spontaneous dancing is sometimes the best. Haven’t tried it in a grocery store just yet but I am not opposed.
I just tried to imagine me saying, “VIP, let’s kick it” to my senior manager and then him busting a move in my office. It is…beyond my capabilities.
March 20th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I’m sorry, but does Plush not have an ounce of jealousy in her? I get jealous reading this… and I’m not even dating you. I don’t do attorneys anymore.
March 20th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Hungry? That’s a country? I’ve heard of Turkey, but Hungry? I’ve never heard of it.
March 20th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Single Mom Seeking – I’m not sure quite how to respond to that because I don’t know if I’m reading your tone correctly and do not want to misinterpret. Are you being light or do you think I deserve a kick in the butt?
March 20th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Kellie Pickler/AVITANIA
– Isn’t Europe a country?
March 20th, 2008 at 9:55 am
I’m so envious when I here guys talk about how they like brunettes better than blondes! We do have more fun you know… I know this because I dyed my hair a dark chocolate color once. It was really pretty but I never realized until I went back blonde how privileged we really are haha (brunettes please don’t lash out at me dark has its benefits too, like how shiny your hair always looks). I wish you could have picked a better blonde though! Kelli Pickler? Come on… What about Tara Reid (kidding, kidding).
I’m pretty sure Single Mom Seeking is being light. I always think the same thing though. I would be (and already am) jealous!
March 20th, 2008 at 11:06 am
That’s what happens when I’m reading a blog, drinking coffee, and trying to get my kid ready for school…. all at the same time.
I type too fast, without thinking. Sorry about that. I was being light about the attorney-bit. You have a bit of a sarcastic edge yourself, I think? Please, no hard feelings.
Re: jealousy, I was serious. I’d LOVE to hear how Plush feels about the fact that you’re still so close to Boss, very close it seems. I’m all for staying friends with the Ex, but wow, you two are quite the buddy-buddy. Plush?
March 20th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Single Mom Seeking – No apology needed at all and certainly no hard feelings. I thought it best to just ask since text is hard to interpret and I could not tell. Yes, I have a sarcastic edge; I hope my own comment was not offensive.
I’ll let Plush answer the questions for her. For my own part, I will say that Plush and I are not exclusive and I can see if someone thought this, they might think me quite the jerk.
I’m not sure how I would describe my relationship with Boss other than as a heartbreak that has since healed, leaving a scarred but viable friendship.
March 20th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Okay, so when you make Senior, you make sure that if someone greets you with ‘Yoooo, VIP, let’s kick it’ you come in the door shaking that derriere!
Happy Day Before the Weekend Starts-Kelli with an I
March 20th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
I’m sure you’re amazing company and that’s why they don’t complain about sharing you … or … maybe it’s the fancy dinners, hot guy on the arm thing. Who knows…they could be taking you for a ride. : ) Us women can be players as well. Just a thought.
Do they all know about each other? Does neighbor know about Plush? That’s what I find interesting. I can see why Plush wouldn’t be jealous – you have an understanding – but to find another woman who doesn’t care – what are the odds of that. Be careful…more flying loaves of bread could be coming you way my friend.
March 20th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
I absolutely am upfront about dating other people. Most women do not care to hear about anyone else and so they do not ask after I say that I am dating other people. All I can do is say, “This is me and where I am right now,” and then the choice is up to them.
I don’t believe that I have ever doubted a woman’s ability to be a player.
And yes, I suspect I haven’t seen the last flying loaf of bread in my life.
March 20th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
You know that Ms. Single Mama and I are big fans, we get a kick out of you.
But if I can continue speak for Ms. Single Mama, we are also the kind of women who care deeply about women and their integrity. We are not hair-pullers or back-stabbers. Maybe we care about Plush.
I’m grateful to hear that you’re honest about dating simultaneously. Whew.
You seem to be doing fine, I’m not judging. You’re having a lot of fun, that’s clear. (Personally, I’ve tried dating more than one man, but I’m just not wired like that.) If you want a committed, loving, relationship, however, this won’t cut it.
I’m saying this out of kindness, and because I enjoy reading what you have to say: like attracts like.
If you don’t want an exclusive relationship, you will attract others who do not want exclusive relationships. Believe me, I’ve learned this first-hand.
March 20th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
I wonder, Single Mom Seeking, if you have read your e-mail.
March 20th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
You ladies rock for watchin’ my back. Why did I not have friends like you guys in high school?
Seriously though, I confess that I am, in fact, the jealous type. Oh sure, I try to be the cool, confident girl, “Sure your cute young secretary can sleep on your couch while I’m out of town!” and “Oh, I’m SO glad you’re friends with all your exes.” Don’t we all want to be that nonchalant about it, that certain that our significant other can have a history, really be “just friends,” and be turned on by other women and still love us? Because face it, this isn’t a fairy tale, humans are attracted to other humans regardless of emotion – it’s chemistry. Chemistry and a great set of abs. Pretending that you, or your boyfriend or husband, have blinders up to everyone but each other is bullshit.
That said, RandomEsq and I are still relatively new to one another, and as noted in previous posts, we aren’t completely exclusive. Sure, I wish that all the droolworthy chicks mentioned here bore a little more resemblance to myself, but I’d rather just enjoy all the many pleasures of getting to know one another than waste time baring the jealous bitch within just yet.
March 21st, 2008 at 8:22 am
Plush –
Good for you! I tell you what though…I could never do it. When I have a man I like to know that he only has his eyes on me. Something very sexy about that. But, hey, I’m a single mom. Not just thinking about myself.
And it doesn’t sound like either of you are ready for a serious committed relationship anyway. So that makes it easier to stomach. And you’re right – singles are always attracted to a lot of people.
With that said… I was raised by parents who were madly in love – so I did see two “humans” who had blinders raised for 30 years until my father died. So on that point I will have to respectfully disagree.
I hope you don’t really believe people will always be attracted to others…could keep you from finding a trusting, fulfilling relationship down the line. You’ve got to believe girl!!!
Until then … keep enjoying Random and inspiring him to write such beautiful posts about you! And if you see a loaf of bread – do me a favor – throw it at his head, okay? But try to use a nice, hard stale loaf. : )
March 21st, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Nicely put Plush.
Personally, I feel that when people really ‘grow up’ they would stop remaining such close contact to exes. I mean, exclusive relationship or not, an ex is a threat to that relationship. Of course Esquire is going to enjoy Boss’s company..that is why they were once in a serious relationship.
But dinner? Visits to each others homes?
That’s just asking for sex with the ex.
Sorry if I sound harsh Esquire, I am just giving my two cents on what Plush wrote.
x
Cara
March 21st, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Hi, Cara – Hey, glad your blog is back! I was hoping you’d be back as I wasn’t sure how to go about getting an invite.
No apology is necessary to me. I take most comments with a bit of a grain of salt because I know that they are all a response to a small fraction of my life that is actually seen here. I appreciate the fact that you took time to provide any feedback.
Hope you are doing well!
R.
March 21st, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Thanks for being so cool about it R. I’ve got a nasty headache. Bleh!
And my cat has a stalker. I’m a nervous mess. He’s like a child to me.
I will try to do a blog about it soon.
x
Cara
March 22nd, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Ms. Single Mama – I just noticed your loaf of bread comment. I’m convinced that you and Single Mom Seeking are trying to kill me. At least you’re going the kindler [< ---I am not related to George W. Bush. This is a result of typing too quickly and thinking too slowly], gentler route of using stale baked goods so, for that, thank you.
March 25th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Whew! I just read all these comments. I hope you don’t become dissuaded from writing openly about your relationships.