The Guy and I said we were going to hang out New Years Eve because he couldn't go to West Hollywood with his best friend because of his sprained ankle. He called Aaron Sundayy night and asked if he wanted to come. Aaron did come even though he was unsure about it.
The Guy was playing computer games as usual and Aaron was sitting watching TV. The Guy had "Law and Order" on. The Guy's dog was especially annoying wanting to sit in between all of us and climbing over all of us. I let the computer game The Guy was installing and took his dog for a walk since Aaron refused. We sat around watching TV and The Guy gets a call from Bobby, who he just met online. Bobby didn't have anywhere to go for New Years Eve and felt sorry for him, so asked if it was ok with Aaron and I and invited him over.
Bobby was alright- not my type at all. He was a white guy dressed in South Pole and it looked really baggy on him. He had chains all around his neck, and a short military style haircut. He was from Virginia and just moved out here. He didn't talk much, but I didn't like the vibe he was giving off and neither did The Guy after talking to him tonight. Bobby just sat there drinking beer and that was it.
We watched "The Sweetest Thing" with Cameron Diaz and 4 episodes of "Family Guy." Aaron and I both thought we would turn over to ABC to watch the ball drop in Times Square. Nope. We just sat on the couch. Aaron walked in the living room 5 minutes before 12:00a.m. and said it's almost New Years. At the stroke of midnight we all just sat there and took turns saying Happy New Year to each other. Very anti-climactic. Very unmemorable. No New Years kiss. Not that I've ever got one of those, but figuring I was with a group of gay guys one wouldn't be too hard to come by... I was wrong... oh well.
At 1:30a.m. Bobby left. Aaron and I helped clean up the living room with The Guy putting all of Bobby's beer bottles in the kitchen, the bottle of wine that The Guy got for CHristmas from his dad that he really didn't like, and all the other bottles of beverages (like Vitamin Water). It was mostly a non-alcoholic New Years Eve.
I was very tired and so was Aaron. Aaron goes to bed very early like me. Aaron said he was going to nap on the couch for 30 minutes before driving home. I said I would too because I knew without a nap I couldn't make it. The Guy goes in his room and immediately starts getting drunk texts from a friend and comes in to talk to us. I think I was almost asleep when The Guy came back in telling us about the texts. Aaron said something to the effect of we really want to try the bed with him. The next thing I know we all make our way to the bed.
Aaron thinks he is going to sleep at the edge of the bed, but we say there is enough room. The Guy has a king size bed. Aaron scootches up in the middle and I am on the right side. The Guy is on the left side. We lay in bed talking about how I'm like the Red Vine licorice in bed because I'm so tall and skinny. The Guy is like a blow pop, then Aaron is like a red hot. I am not sure how that came up, but it did. Then we talked about candies we haven't eaten in a long time. All 3 of us fit in the bed, though I was very close to the edge. Aaron was squished in the middle. The Guy and his dog seemed comfortable on the other side of the bed. We also talked about how Aaron was cold, so The Guy and I had to snuggle up real close to him to keep him warm. It didn't warm Aaron up.
I'm not sure much sleeping took place. Aaron woke up several times with comments like "you breathe loudly" to The Guy. Then The Guy rolled over on him another time. Aaron slept on his back and I slept on my side. At a couple times Aaron announced to me during the night our asses were touching and his ass is very sensitive. That's kind of an inside joke- The Guy slapped Aaron on the ass a week or so again when he was playing around and Aaron complained how it hurt. Since I had such a hard time sleeping I spent time pretending I was sleeping. I could get by with it, so at one point I turned over to my opposite side and got as close to Aaron as I could. My crotch was in his ass (not in, but up close and I was clothed). I put my arm around him and slept. I think I did fall asleep this way. The Guy snuggled up close with Aaron also at several points during the night I think because of the lack of room. Finally in the morning after Aaron woke up and said something The Guy snuggled up real close, I did too, and The Guy put his arms and legs around all of us and we snuggled. That didn't last for long, but was fun.
I know I didn't get a lot of sleep- maybe 3 good hours of sleep. Anyways, at 6:00a.m. The Guy woke up in a lot of pain. His ankle wrap was too tight. He went in, checked his e-mail, and then unwrapped his foot. He came in the bedroom and showed us his foot. His foot and ankle were both bright green. Not a little green, but bright green. His foot was VERY swollen.
At 8:30a.m. or so, Aaron got up in a bad mood. He doesn't like The Guy's dog (and I don't blame him, in fact I don't either, but I can handle the dog). The dog was shedding and causing Aaron's allergies to act up (mine were too). Aaron asked if anyone else was tired or if we were going to get up.
The Guy said Aaron would go get us breakfast and we would lay there. Being New Years, we determined only YumYum Donuts or Starbucks would be open. I laid in bed and Aaron said he wouldn't go get food without Mike. I said I couldn't go and looked over and smiled at The Guy. I said I was a comfortable bed and couldn't get out. The Guy then took away one of my pillows, then another, and another. Finally I said I guess I could get out.
The Guy gave Aaron and I his order for sprinkle topped donuts (Because he eats the tops off only) and a couple glazed. Then Aaron wanted Starbucks, so we went there too. Aaron insisted I get something, but I didn't want anything. I did get a frappucino, but only drank half of it. Aaron and I talked in the car about hating The Guy's dog and how we thought New Years Eve would be different. We went back and ate.
Aaron left about 9:30a.m. or 10:00a.m. The Guy asked me to try and install that computer game on my computer again so I could spend the day playing with him. Finally after 3 tries, the 4th time was the charm and the game installed. I spent the next 9 hours or so playing City of Heroes with The Guy. It was actually A LOT of fun to sit there, talk, make fun of each other, and watch "Law and Order."
The Guy made dinner about 5p.m. This is only the 2nd time he has cooked for me. He asked me to get steak out of the freezer and some baked beans. I thought we were going to have steak and beans, which wouldn't have been bad. Nope- The Guy had something else in mind. It was actually pretty good, but would have been better with a sharper cheese like cheddar or something else with more flavor than mozzerella. The Guy seared the steak in a frying pan, then poured baked beans and mozzerella cheese in. He said this is one of his favorite things because it has all of his favorite foods in it. It was pretty good, different, but needed a sharper cheese. It was good overall though. I helped him out in the kitchen by taking out the trash and we stood around talking about how The Guy didn't really seem to like Bobby from last night and how he seemed a little pushy to come over. He also talked about how Aaron's attitude has seemed to change and he is a lot more pessimistic and wonders if something is going on.
The Guy and I played a little more and I said that I had to leave at 8:15 or so because I was getting very tired, but also needed to get home to figure out what was going on. The Guy and I hugged and I thanked him for a great time. It was a lot of fun. I really had a hard time saying goodbye, because I really didn't want to leave.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Monday, December 31, 2007
2007 Wrap-up - WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN 2008
2007 has been an incredible year for me. I was hoping it would be in comparison with 2006. Without going into too many details 2006 was full of family drama that I found myself in the middle of because I was able to handle it since I'm close to home all day. 2006 was full of disappointments with my grandma and aunt in Nor Cal. I can honestly say 2006 was one of the worst years I've had and 2007 more than made up for it.
2007 found me branching out in many ways- being more social, wanting to meet more people, exploring my interests in guys, and trying harder academically.
I'm very proud of my GPA. My overall GPA went up by .25 and I took some very challenging classes, especially at the beginning of 2007. I found myself channeling and focusing in on school to compensate for other areas of my life that weren't going so well. The work paid off and things did improve in other areas. This past quarter I had a near perfect GPA. I did receive straight A's, but at my wonderful (note the sarcasm) institution of higher learning, you get 3.67 points for an A-, instead of 4. I did manage to get a 3.89, so I won't complain.
I continue to be able to juggle home life- spending time with the family, helping out around the house, and dealing with all of the problems with my aunt and grandma with working part time (up to 18 hours a week), going to school full time, and interning 10 hours a week. My internship is now over and it was an enjoyable experience. I did get an awesome letter of recommendation out of it. I thought that I would be constantly busy, constantly on the go, no time for The Guy, or friends this past quarter, but that was far from the case. I was always busy, but I was able to make time for The Guy and friends. The following quarters will prove to be less intense, but I'm proud to say I was able to juggle all of this.
I found things going better family-wise in 2007. I continued to get along with my parents for the mostpart, despite the fact I've hidden so much from them in this past year. They continue to trust me and support me (both emotionally and financially), so that is a good thing. I continue to have their respect. We have our disagreements, but overall things are going well with them. I do worry that my parents will found out about me, which I haven't had to worry about in the past.
Socially, I have branched out and tried to meet more people at my college. I did accomplish that, but I still haven't met friends that I'd want to hang out with outside of school. I have developed some really great friendships this year, like with The Guy. I have also became closer to friends like Gonzo, who I felt comfortable enough to come out to. Since coming out we're much closer and I don't feel as bound lying to a good friend. I began 2007 very depressed and lonely and was determined to make that change.
Work was a lot of fun this year. I love working at the high school, working with the kids, working with the freshmen classes especially (crazy, I know). I have a fan club in the junior class that every time I walk in the room they yell out "MIKE!" I certainly feel loved. I am a lead tutor along with Gonzo, so we have seniority and so that has its perks. I have a new boss and I can do no wrong in her eyes. I have become closer to coworkers D and N. I'm not sure how much longer I will be around there- I may work just 1 day a week at the high school. I did not get a pay raise this year, despite the fact I have been at the high school for 3 years. The damn school board would not approve a $2.50-$5.00 per hour raise depending on how much college you have completed and seniority, which has caused me to look at other options. I have been hired to substitute, which pays almost triple what I make in a day at the high school. It will mean a longer commute to work, but I am ready for a change, the adventure, and the challenge.
I continue to have a don't mess with me attitude when it comes to things at work, dealing with my aunt, and stuff like that. It has made me stronger.
I did a lot of things I never expected I would do in 2007 that constitute me branching out. I posted ads on craigslist and met up with a kid from my college and met The Guy through craigslist. This took a lot of guts on my part, but I'm proud to say I did it. I feel kind of dirty saying that I did resort to craigslist, but oh well. I really was lonely and I wanted to explore men. I wasn't going to let myself slip that low and hook up with any guy, because that's not how I am. I was planning on playing it safe and I did. I lost my virginity- never thought that would happen so soon. I really don't regret that, which I find a little surprising, but I credit that to I met someone who I was comfortable with.
I got in shape at the gym- and am proud of the results. I never thought that going to the gym would give me a lot more confidence. I actually lost 3 inches off of my waist. I was not fat to begin with, in fact far from that- now I'm simply more toned.
I met a bunch of awesome bloggers and readers who are in the same position as I am, which has been awesome and a relief to know I wasn't the only guy going through this, which I think just encouraged me even further to come out. I've enjoyed the support, being able to bounce ideas off you guys, talk about random things, and overall just getting to know each other. It has been fun and I enjoy chatting with you guys. I know that it was a big help to be able to have K and Kelly to talk to/text at various times when I tried to come out to Gonzo but didn't have the courage and needed the extra push and encouragement. Thanks guys! It was awesome being able to meet Dan during my stopover in OKC this summer . It was awesome to meet him face to face and put a face to the blog, but also talk to a guy from the same sort of upbringing, etc. It was fun meeting Kelly at Chevys and Yardhouse for dinner. I enjoyed getting to also meet JR and Hamilton in November when all of us LA bloggers took on the OC Performing Arts Center and saw "Jersey Boys."
Here's to another great year in 2008 and making more strides to be more social and come out!
HAPPY 2008 GUYS!!!
2007 found me branching out in many ways- being more social, wanting to meet more people, exploring my interests in guys, and trying harder academically.
I'm very proud of my GPA. My overall GPA went up by .25 and I took some very challenging classes, especially at the beginning of 2007. I found myself channeling and focusing in on school to compensate for other areas of my life that weren't going so well. The work paid off and things did improve in other areas. This past quarter I had a near perfect GPA. I did receive straight A's, but at my wonderful (note the sarcasm) institution of higher learning, you get 3.67 points for an A-, instead of 4. I did manage to get a 3.89, so I won't complain.
I continue to be able to juggle home life- spending time with the family, helping out around the house, and dealing with all of the problems with my aunt and grandma with working part time (up to 18 hours a week), going to school full time, and interning 10 hours a week. My internship is now over and it was an enjoyable experience. I did get an awesome letter of recommendation out of it. I thought that I would be constantly busy, constantly on the go, no time for The Guy, or friends this past quarter, but that was far from the case. I was always busy, but I was able to make time for The Guy and friends. The following quarters will prove to be less intense, but I'm proud to say I was able to juggle all of this.
I found things going better family-wise in 2007. I continued to get along with my parents for the mostpart, despite the fact I've hidden so much from them in this past year. They continue to trust me and support me (both emotionally and financially), so that is a good thing. I continue to have their respect. We have our disagreements, but overall things are going well with them. I do worry that my parents will found out about me, which I haven't had to worry about in the past.
Socially, I have branched out and tried to meet more people at my college. I did accomplish that, but I still haven't met friends that I'd want to hang out with outside of school. I have developed some really great friendships this year, like with The Guy. I have also became closer to friends like Gonzo, who I felt comfortable enough to come out to. Since coming out we're much closer and I don't feel as bound lying to a good friend. I began 2007 very depressed and lonely and was determined to make that change.
Work was a lot of fun this year. I love working at the high school, working with the kids, working with the freshmen classes especially (crazy, I know). I have a fan club in the junior class that every time I walk in the room they yell out "MIKE!" I certainly feel loved. I am a lead tutor along with Gonzo, so we have seniority and so that has its perks. I have a new boss and I can do no wrong in her eyes. I have become closer to coworkers D and N. I'm not sure how much longer I will be around there- I may work just 1 day a week at the high school. I did not get a pay raise this year, despite the fact I have been at the high school for 3 years. The damn school board would not approve a $2.50-$5.00 per hour raise depending on how much college you have completed and seniority, which has caused me to look at other options. I have been hired to substitute, which pays almost triple what I make in a day at the high school. It will mean a longer commute to work, but I am ready for a change, the adventure, and the challenge.
I continue to have a don't mess with me attitude when it comes to things at work, dealing with my aunt, and stuff like that. It has made me stronger.
I did a lot of things I never expected I would do in 2007 that constitute me branching out. I posted ads on craigslist and met up with a kid from my college and met The Guy through craigslist. This took a lot of guts on my part, but I'm proud to say I did it. I feel kind of dirty saying that I did resort to craigslist, but oh well. I really was lonely and I wanted to explore men. I wasn't going to let myself slip that low and hook up with any guy, because that's not how I am. I was planning on playing it safe and I did. I lost my virginity- never thought that would happen so soon. I really don't regret that, which I find a little surprising, but I credit that to I met someone who I was comfortable with.
I got in shape at the gym- and am proud of the results. I never thought that going to the gym would give me a lot more confidence. I actually lost 3 inches off of my waist. I was not fat to begin with, in fact far from that- now I'm simply more toned.
I met a bunch of awesome bloggers and readers who are in the same position as I am, which has been awesome and a relief to know I wasn't the only guy going through this, which I think just encouraged me even further to come out. I've enjoyed the support, being able to bounce ideas off you guys, talk about random things, and overall just getting to know each other. It has been fun and I enjoy chatting with you guys. I know that it was a big help to be able to have K and Kelly to talk to/text at various times when I tried to come out to Gonzo but didn't have the courage and needed the extra push and encouragement. Thanks guys! It was awesome being able to meet Dan during my stopover in OKC this summer . It was awesome to meet him face to face and put a face to the blog, but also talk to a guy from the same sort of upbringing, etc. It was fun meeting Kelly at Chevys and Yardhouse for dinner. I enjoyed getting to also meet JR and Hamilton in November when all of us LA bloggers took on the OC Performing Arts Center and saw "Jersey Boys."
Here's to another great year in 2008 and making more strides to be more social and come out!
HAPPY 2008 GUYS!!!
Stater Brothers trip
There was an ad on craigslist The Guy and I both saw where a man was going to go to Stater Brothers to pick up food and a guy to take back to his house to jack off with. That wasn't our reason for going to Stater Brothers though. The Guy had IM'd me early Sunday morning saying he had no food in the house. Finally about 6p.m. he said I should come help him shop at Stater Brothers because it is just so fun going with him- his random quips, his complaints, and things of that sort. I agreed.
So we went to Stater Brothers and he got lots of yogurt, bagels, vitamin water, energy drinks, a rotisserie chicken, and rice.
We were almost back to The Guy's place when he asked me about New Years plans. Unfortunately I have none since almost all of my friends are working tonight. He said we need to party it up since he can't make it to WeHo with is friend Zach. He said he was going to call Aaron because he would be fun to party with. Aaron has a party to go to, but whether or not he decides to go will be determined.
We put groceries away and The Guy made the chicken and the rice for dinner. We watched "The Sound of Music" while doing this. He knows the lines of the movie word for word. HAHA. He also knows all of the "Star Wars" movies word for word. We sat around and he cleared his Tivo, then we watched 2 episodes of "Law and Order." Then we watched some "Arrested Development." We both fell asleep during the 2nd episode at it was 1:00a.m. I drove home and made it in 29 minutes. YAY!
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!
So we went to Stater Brothers and he got lots of yogurt, bagels, vitamin water, energy drinks, a rotisserie chicken, and rice.
We were almost back to The Guy's place when he asked me about New Years plans. Unfortunately I have none since almost all of my friends are working tonight. He said we need to party it up since he can't make it to WeHo with is friend Zach. He said he was going to call Aaron because he would be fun to party with. Aaron has a party to go to, but whether or not he decides to go will be determined.
We put groceries away and The Guy made the chicken and the rice for dinner. We watched "The Sound of Music" while doing this. He knows the lines of the movie word for word. HAHA. He also knows all of the "Star Wars" movies word for word. We sat around and he cleared his Tivo, then we watched 2 episodes of "Law and Order." Then we watched some "Arrested Development." We both fell asleep during the 2nd episode at it was 1:00a.m. I drove home and made it in 29 minutes. YAY!
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!
Friday, December 28, 2007
Spanish lessons
The Guy called me at 8:50 this morning as he was driving to work to talk. We asked what each other was up and he asked if I could walk his dog for him today and go swimsuit shopping with him. He got off work at 1, would be home at 2, and had to work out with his personal trainer from 3-4p.m. in the pool at the gym.
I got a call at 1:20 and he said he was leaving work and to meet him at 2. I get a call as I'm driving over and he said he'd meet me at Sports Authority the exit before his house. I said sounded good.
Got there and he had already picked out indoor swimming goggles and was looking for Nike shorts that he wears around the house. They only had 1 pair. We get those, then check out.
I get a call from The Guy as we're leaving the parking lot saying he forgot to get an ankle brace. We turn onto the busy street, then take another exit back into the parking lot. The Guy is on the phone with me at this time telling me how he hates people like the person in the Mercury Mountaineer in front of him who was just sloww. Then he hated the people in the 2 raised trucks that just looked so ugly. He goes on one of his hysterical rants again about how he hates people and all the people he hates, how he is surprised people just don't start dying, and how he likes me.
We went back into Sports Authority and got the braces. As we're walking out The Guy tells me I'm really quiet today. I mean sure, I didn't ask him how he was doing, stuff like that, the usual greetings. So we're in our respective cars driving back to his place and I get a text message from him:
The Guy: OMG I hate people! You're so quiet right now too
Me: Shhh
The Guy: What? I can't hear you
He calls me and tells me to speak louder.
Me: Yells loudly HI
The Guy: No good sorry
Me: I'm a rockstar in my own car, singing at the top of my lungs
The Guy: Sounds like the whisper of a butterfly's wings
The Guy: inside a glass jar under my pillow
Me: LALALA
Now the only reason I was texting him while driving was we hit every red light and they were long read lights at that, giving me plenty of time to safely text. As we get out of our cars in his carport I make sure I am singing just to prove to him I'm not being quiet. They were playing "How Far is Heaven" by Los Lonely Boys on the radio, so I get out of the car singing "How Far is Heaven... I've just got to know how far it is... etc"
We get back to his place and he puts on his speedo to wear to the gym, which looked REALLY hot on him. He is a swimmer and used to play polo- he coached swimming for 11 years. He gets out his new toys from Sports Authority and we stand around talking. He shaves because he wants to look hot for his personal trainer. HAHA.
I walk his dog for about 40 minutes around his condo complex. His dog annoyed me. He behaved on the walk and so that was great. The Guy gave me 2 of the doggy mess bags for his dog when he used the bathroom and 2 was not enough. His dog went 4 different times. I had to go back to the house to get more to pick up after the dog. Yay for me- I live in the county and my doggies don't need to be walked and I don't have to pick up after them.
The Guy gets back at 4:30 and we're both starved. We decide to go for Mexican food. I had enchiladas, which were really good. It was funny when we were ordering The Guy ordered his food and the woman helping us had a thick Spanish accent. I said I'd like the enchilada plate. She asked cheese, chicken, or steak enchiladas. I said "queso" and she said queso to ask and make sure. I said si. It was the funniest thing. It hit me after I ordered that I ordered in Spanish for my food and didn't even notice it. The Guy got a kick out of it. I don't know how I slipped into that when the woman was speaking in English, but I guess it was the accent or something and I just started talking. That's what I get for studying Spanish and going for a minor in Spanish.
We went into CVS while our food was being made for drinks and snackiepoohs (The Guy's word). We got a keypad battery for his car alarm. While looking at the microwave popcorn The Guy says "mantaquilluh extra," what flavor is that? I laugh so hard and say something along the line of that is a good flavor. He asks what it is. I say "it is butter in Spanish." He says oh, I didn't know that. Being the Spanish minor that I am, I had to step in and say that I was I was very disappointed in his poor pronunciation of the word and I proceeded to sound it out for him "mante-key-yuh." Then I explained to him that there is a double "l," which makes sort of a "y" sound. I used the example of the last name Carrillo and explained that had the same thing going on with the double "l's" and so it made a "y" sound. He laughs at my attempts to help him out in Spanish.
We go back to his place, eat, watch "Law and Order," and play around on our computers browsing myspace etc. I sign on AIM to try to engage in the blogger chat, but The Guy noticed my attention wasn't on him and he was a little jealous. During all of this we're snacking on Sour Cream and Onion flavored Pringles, beef jerky, and Vitamin Water. We ate 2 big bags of beef jerky and 1 can of Pringles. The Guy told me to take the other can of Pringles he bought and put it in my car, take them home, and enjoy them.
We were about to go out to Best Buy for "Law and Order" on DVD, but they only had season 15, and 1-5. He wanted 5 and newer. He also wanted them in high definition, which they didn't have, so we didn't.
About 9p.m. The Guy asks me how I'm feeling. He said he had heartburn and I said my stomach was feeling ehhhh. He asked what we should get to fix that. I said Tums or Pepcid AC. He asked if I would go to CVS to get Pepcid AC, Tums, Alka Seltzer, and Vitamin water... all of that for a little heartburn. I said sure, because I was also feeling icky. I guess after sitting up in the car, as opposed to laying down on the couch I feel heartburn start to set in. I go in and grab Tums, Alka Seltzer, and Vitamin Water. I get back to The Guy's place and we take our Tums and Alka Seltzer.
We go into the office and he buys "Family Guy Season 5 and 6" on Itunes and we watch videos on the new possible iPhone updates and new Windows smart phones. He says he wasn't impressed with the Windows phones, but liked the new iPhone updates. He showed me cool stuff on his iPhone like a favorites list for the people in your address book you call most often. I'm on the list along with his brother, mom, best friend Zach, Aaron, and Louis. I'm at the bottom, but that's a good thing he says because he calls me the most and I'm the easiest to get a hold of. We were both sitting in the room and seeing who could burp louder and stuff like that. See, we're real guys. I left his place at 10p.m.
I got a call at 1:20 and he said he was leaving work and to meet him at 2. I get a call as I'm driving over and he said he'd meet me at Sports Authority the exit before his house. I said sounded good.
Got there and he had already picked out indoor swimming goggles and was looking for Nike shorts that he wears around the house. They only had 1 pair. We get those, then check out.
I get a call from The Guy as we're leaving the parking lot saying he forgot to get an ankle brace. We turn onto the busy street, then take another exit back into the parking lot. The Guy is on the phone with me at this time telling me how he hates people like the person in the Mercury Mountaineer in front of him who was just sloww. Then he hated the people in the 2 raised trucks that just looked so ugly. He goes on one of his hysterical rants again about how he hates people and all the people he hates, how he is surprised people just don't start dying, and how he likes me.
We went back into Sports Authority and got the braces. As we're walking out The Guy tells me I'm really quiet today. I mean sure, I didn't ask him how he was doing, stuff like that, the usual greetings. So we're in our respective cars driving back to his place and I get a text message from him:
The Guy: OMG I hate people! You're so quiet right now too
Me: Shhh
The Guy: What? I can't hear you
He calls me and tells me to speak louder.
Me: Yells loudly HI
The Guy: No good sorry
Me: I'm a rockstar in my own car, singing at the top of my lungs
The Guy: Sounds like the whisper of a butterfly's wings
The Guy: inside a glass jar under my pillow
Me: LALALA
Now the only reason I was texting him while driving was we hit every red light and they were long read lights at that, giving me plenty of time to safely text. As we get out of our cars in his carport I make sure I am singing just to prove to him I'm not being quiet. They were playing "How Far is Heaven" by Los Lonely Boys on the radio, so I get out of the car singing "How Far is Heaven... I've just got to know how far it is... etc"
We get back to his place and he puts on his speedo to wear to the gym, which looked REALLY hot on him. He is a swimmer and used to play polo- he coached swimming for 11 years. He gets out his new toys from Sports Authority and we stand around talking. He shaves because he wants to look hot for his personal trainer. HAHA.
I walk his dog for about 40 minutes around his condo complex. His dog annoyed me. He behaved on the walk and so that was great. The Guy gave me 2 of the doggy mess bags for his dog when he used the bathroom and 2 was not enough. His dog went 4 different times. I had to go back to the house to get more to pick up after the dog. Yay for me- I live in the county and my doggies don't need to be walked and I don't have to pick up after them.
The Guy gets back at 4:30 and we're both starved. We decide to go for Mexican food. I had enchiladas, which were really good. It was funny when we were ordering The Guy ordered his food and the woman helping us had a thick Spanish accent. I said I'd like the enchilada plate. She asked cheese, chicken, or steak enchiladas. I said "queso" and she said queso to ask and make sure. I said si. It was the funniest thing. It hit me after I ordered that I ordered in Spanish for my food and didn't even notice it. The Guy got a kick out of it. I don't know how I slipped into that when the woman was speaking in English, but I guess it was the accent or something and I just started talking. That's what I get for studying Spanish and going for a minor in Spanish.
We went into CVS while our food was being made for drinks and snackiepoohs (The Guy's word). We got a keypad battery for his car alarm. While looking at the microwave popcorn The Guy says "mantaquilluh extra," what flavor is that? I laugh so hard and say something along the line of that is a good flavor. He asks what it is. I say "it is butter in Spanish." He says oh, I didn't know that. Being the Spanish minor that I am, I had to step in and say that I was I was very disappointed in his poor pronunciation of the word and I proceeded to sound it out for him "mante-key-yuh." Then I explained to him that there is a double "l," which makes sort of a "y" sound. I used the example of the last name Carrillo and explained that had the same thing going on with the double "l's" and so it made a "y" sound. He laughs at my attempts to help him out in Spanish.
We go back to his place, eat, watch "Law and Order," and play around on our computers browsing myspace etc. I sign on AIM to try to engage in the blogger chat, but The Guy noticed my attention wasn't on him and he was a little jealous. During all of this we're snacking on Sour Cream and Onion flavored Pringles, beef jerky, and Vitamin Water. We ate 2 big bags of beef jerky and 1 can of Pringles. The Guy told me to take the other can of Pringles he bought and put it in my car, take them home, and enjoy them.
We were about to go out to Best Buy for "Law and Order" on DVD, but they only had season 15, and 1-5. He wanted 5 and newer. He also wanted them in high definition, which they didn't have, so we didn't.
About 9p.m. The Guy asks me how I'm feeling. He said he had heartburn and I said my stomach was feeling ehhhh. He asked what we should get to fix that. I said Tums or Pepcid AC. He asked if I would go to CVS to get Pepcid AC, Tums, Alka Seltzer, and Vitamin water... all of that for a little heartburn. I said sure, because I was also feeling icky. I guess after sitting up in the car, as opposed to laying down on the couch I feel heartburn start to set in. I go in and grab Tums, Alka Seltzer, and Vitamin Water. I get back to The Guy's place and we take our Tums and Alka Seltzer.
We go into the office and he buys "Family Guy Season 5 and 6" on Itunes and we watch videos on the new possible iPhone updates and new Windows smart phones. He says he wasn't impressed with the Windows phones, but liked the new iPhone updates. He showed me cool stuff on his iPhone like a favorites list for the people in your address book you call most often. I'm on the list along with his brother, mom, best friend Zach, Aaron, and Louis. I'm at the bottom, but that's a good thing he says because he calls me the most and I'm the easiest to get a hold of. We were both sitting in the room and seeing who could burp louder and stuff like that. See, we're real guys. I left his place at 10p.m.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Remington Steel and a sprained ankle
Lots of ground to cover...
Christmas Eve
Chatted with The Guy on yahoo about 8:30p.m. Christmas Eve. Finally at 9 he says I should come hang out if I could sneak away. I could- my dad was on the phone with an army friend, my mom was crocheting, my sister was doing whatever sisters do. Drove over to his place, brought the ice cream that I was told never to bring because I was in the Christmas spirit. We ate the ice cream and then went to his bedroom to watch Remington Steel. We watched 2 episodes. He fell asleep during the second. I did also. It was 12:30a.m. when I left and I got home at 1:00a.m. It was great to "wake up" from my tired state and wish him Merry Christmas. We said Merry Christmas to each other and he waved goodbye with his now injured foot.
It was kind of hard to pull away from the family on Christmas Eve because afterall it was 9p.m. I told my parents that I was going out with my friends Mike and Steve. I felt like a Remington Steele in a way where little is known about him... my parents know little about me and my whereabouts... it is always lies... haha.
I took The Guy's Christmas gift over with every intention on giving it to him, since he had given me mine the night before. I left it in the car however since it was dark out and I didn't see it.
Christmas Day
Woke up and opened up gifts. This was the first time we have EVER opened up Christmas gifts on Christmas as I said in my previous post. My mom wanted to wait so Christmas wouldn't seem like any other day. At the time on Christmas Eve, we hadn't been invited to my aunt's house. They forgot to invite us.
I get a call at 10:30a.m. as we're about to open up presents and my cousin is apologizing for forgetting to invite us and asking if we are free and interested in coming. We said yes.
My family exchanged gifts. I loved the gifts I picked for everyone. I really love giving gifts and getting everyone something they won't expect. I got a lot of clothes. No Macbook Pro. Soon though!
The best gift I gave yesterday was to my aunt. It was a big hit. It was all 1950s candy- a lot of the candy you can't find anymore. I saw this on Unwrapped on Food Network and knew it was something she'd like. She opened the box, chuckled, then showed her sister, then my cousin K came over and looked and talked about her favorites, how she had seen that on Food Network also, etc. etc. Then my uncle came over and got a kick out of it. Then all of my other cousins were over soon enough checking it out.
It was so great to see all of my dad's sister-in-law's family. I just love them all. We ate and ate- prime rib, cupcakes, ham, cupcakes, mashed potatoes, cupcakes, 7 layer bean dip, and more cupcakes. My cousin K made the most delicious strawberry cupcakes with vanilla chips and vanilla icing on top. I must have had 10 cupcakes. I need to gain weight through according to one of my aunts who said that I looked emaciated. They only see me 3-4 times a year and always tell me I look like I'm growing and that I'm too skinny. I have just been working out.
Played touch football with all of the little kids, my uncle, and 2 of my cousin's husbands. It was my uncle, one of my cousin's husband's and his kid, my sister, and me on one team and everyone else on the other. My team was certainly better, but we didn't score until the last quarter. We scored twice then, making the score 2-2. It was a tie and the game will be continued at Easter. My team would have won if my little cousin wasn't captain and my sister had listened when she was told to run toward the fire hydrant and took off in the other direction and was tackled by a cousin's husband.
Went home and chatted with The Guy. He had a good Christmas with his family, however he was sad that he couldn't walk. We chatted and he said he thought he sprained his ankle while out with his dog. He was running, playing with his dog, tripped over a pine cone and his foot rolled over it.
Post-Christmas Day (thanks JR for that phrasing)
I woke up at 7:30 to the light shining brightly in my bedroom. I was determined to lay in bed, watch TV, and stay under the nice warm blankets. At 8:00a.m. I hear the yahoo messenger instant message sound. I figure The Guy probably just woke up and got on the computer or it was a spam message cuz afterall, he is the only one who would IM me so early in the morning. I had left my computer signed on IM all night because my cousin was sending me all the pictures from Christmas and they hadn't downloaded when I went to bed.
I get about 10 instant messages and figure it IS The Guy and he is bored. I guessed right- it was The Guy and he said he needed help. He couldn't walk and he needed my help. He asks if I'm busy, still sleeping, or what the case was. I said I'm up, just enjoying myself and the nice warm bed, but I'll come over, no big deal.
I get over to his place at 9:15. His kitchen door was locked- I usually just walk in that door. I call him and he doesn't pick up. I yell his name and he doesn't hear since his TV is so loud. I walk around to the living room door and knock. He heard me, his dog barks, and he asks why I walk around. I tell him and apologize for having him get up.
I see his ankle. His ankle had about a 3-4 inch bruise going down it. He lays down on the couch and puts ice on it and elevates it. We watch "Law and Order." He jokes around and tells me he needs me there with him until 5p.m. when Aaron gets off work. I said ok... can do. The Guy calls his mom and tells her that he is going to the doctor at 12. I help The Guy out as much as I can getting him a glass of water or whatever from time to time when he asks.
At 12:00p.m. The Guy goes out to his car and gets in. I am thinking wait, you're injured, you're driving, and we're taking your car? There is a problem. The Guy drove to his doctor's office. When we get in the driveway he asks me to park the car so he can hobble in. I said no problem and seriously was hoping I wouldn't drive his car the rest of the day.
I was thinking how weird it was I had never driven his car... not that I wanted to or anything, because really I didn't- it is HIS car. I have a car and I drive it. I don't need his. I guess it is the whole comfort thing- I feel comfortable driving my car and when you drive someone else's car you always want to be extra cautious etc. His car drives a lot different than mine as far as acceleration and braking, but it was alright- we all made it safely. Guess that shows I'm a good driver. Since I'd never sat in the driver's seat of The Guy's car it surprised me that it is exactly how I would position it. He had the seat up as high as it goes, nearly as far back as it goes, and the steering wheel was just right. That shocked me because I am pretty tall (6'2'') and The Guy is only 5'9''. My parents are his height and I have to scoot their seats back nearly all the way when I drive their cars.
Anyways, I wait in the waiting room playing a game on my cell phone when he comes hopping out. He asks me to bring the car up. I figure ok, I can bring the car up since I did park far away and he doesn't have crutches yet. I bring the car up and he is hopping around going to the passenger seat. He says "off to the hospital" and I ask him the quickest way to get there since there were 3 or 4 ways we could get there. He tells me surface streets. I drive about 5 miles to the hospital. He forgot what street it was on and didn't bother to look at the address on the receipt. I knew it was right off the freeway and wasn't sure of the exit since I don't know the area as well as he does. We spend our time winding through surface streets, but finally make it.
Get to the hospital, am told where to go. I drop The Guy off and go to park. I had to park at the other end of the hospital. I trek back to the x-ray department and tease The Guy about how far he's going to have to walk. He says no, he's not walking because I'm bringing the car. Ok... that was it... I found out I was driving the rest of the day.
We wait and The Guy gets his x-rays. The nurse got The Guy insisted The Guy had a wheelchair and wheeled him into x-rays. I was tempted to snap a shot on my camera phone, but figured that wouldn't be too nice. It might be a good conversation piece, but I'm not that mean. He was done within 30 minutes. While he was waiting though, we sat around and talked about how Kaiser is different than Blue Cross like he has. I hiked to get the car, then came and got The Guy.
I drove to CVS so The Guy could get his Motrin and crutches. We get crutches and drop off his prescription, get drinks, and then go back to his place. The Guy had an argument with the woman in the pharmacy over crutches. He had to pay out of his pocket for them, despite the fact he had a prescription because CVS doesn't bill insurance. He'd have to go to a medical supply place. Lame.
We're both hungry by this time, so I drive in MY CAR to Bakers Square for burgers for us. It was good- the fries were seasoned today. The burger was good. The Guy ordered an appetizer with onion rings and he gave me those since he doesn't like them.
I brought my gift in for The Guy. I had forgot to bring it in earlier. I got him a Chipotle gift card. I had no clue what to get him and knew that he liked Chipotle, so that seemed like a good idea. It was. His face just lit up when I gave it to him and he had the biggest smile on his face. He was surprised I think. What was funny was The Guy was talking afterward that he got Aaron a Chipotle gift card for his Christmas gift and birthday gift. The Guy got me a 90 day subscription to continue playing Everquest... partly because he knows I won't pay for it. haha. He had it wrapped by amazon.com... haha... that's so typical of something he'd do! It really did make my day yesterday to get his gift. I kept it and didn't open it until Christmas and just to have his gift to open really did make my day. He said he felt bad by getting me so little. I told him that wasn't the case and not to worry. He said he'll make it up to me by giving me tons of cool software for my Mac.
After lunch, The Guy was in real need. He had me get him his pills. Then he wanted a Monster Energy Drink with 4 ice cubes in a tall clear glass. He had to make it complicated by demanding only 4 ice cubes. It was funny. I was standing over him as he was laying on the couch when he asked for this. He was asking me how much I hate him right now. He asked "this much?" and held out his thumb and index finger about 5 inches to ask if I hated him that much. I said no, then he went down to about 3 inches. Finally I piped in and said this much. I had my thumb and index finger pressed together to show I didn't hate him at all. How can you hate his adorable face?
We sat around watching TV and he played on his computer until about 5p.m.
At 5p.m. or so he wanted me to help him shower. He was going to have me get in the shower and use me to hold himself up, but he didn't want me to get in because if Aaron walked in then, it would have been awkward. He did have me dry him off with a towel after his shower. While he was showering I talked on the phone to Aaron who is directonally challenged and told him how to get to The Guy's house. Then I picked up and got all the clothes off the floor, so The Guy won't trip with his crutches.
Aaron got there about 5:30 and we sat around chatting. Today was his birthday. He is 20. He tried to tell The Guy and I he was 21, so we needed to get the booze out. We were both skeptical. I remember when I first met him he said he was 20. The Guy said he met Aaron when he was 20 1/2 and he remembered that because Aaron must count or something because he was saying a few weeks back he was 20 3/4. I remembered because he was trying to tell me he was older than me, even though he was 19, but the fact he was born in December made him older than me because I was born in January. Aaron asked when my birthday was and I told him a little less than 2 weeks away and I'd be 21... in 2 weeks we'll be breaking out the booze. The Guy then laughed and asked what he was doing hanging out with two 20 year olds.
We talked about Aaron's birthday, what we got for Christmas, stuff like that, and just hung around watching "Chelsea Lately." Aaron did the dishes for The Guy by putting them in the dishwasher. He likes to wash them by hand because the dishwasher doesn't get everything fully cleaned. The Guy insisted on the dishwasher. I took the trash out and stood around talking with Aaron and The Guy in the kitchen
Finally at 8:00p.m., The Guy was tired and wanted to go to bed. Aaron and I got ready to go. I apparently bothered Aaron by standing around waiting to walk out with him and waiting for him to tie his shoes. He had the same Vans shoes I did, but maybe a size 6 or 7, whereas mine are easily double the size. We all hugged and The Guy thanked both of us for helping him out. I hugged Aaron as we walked out to our cars and wished him Happy Birthday again. I came home and left him a comment on myspace saying happy birthday just to reiterate because he didn't think I said it once I found out. I did. I had said it after The Guy said it.
Christmas Eve
Chatted with The Guy on yahoo about 8:30p.m. Christmas Eve. Finally at 9 he says I should come hang out if I could sneak away. I could- my dad was on the phone with an army friend, my mom was crocheting, my sister was doing whatever sisters do. Drove over to his place, brought the ice cream that I was told never to bring because I was in the Christmas spirit. We ate the ice cream and then went to his bedroom to watch Remington Steel. We watched 2 episodes. He fell asleep during the second. I did also. It was 12:30a.m. when I left and I got home at 1:00a.m. It was great to "wake up" from my tired state and wish him Merry Christmas. We said Merry Christmas to each other and he waved goodbye with his now injured foot.
It was kind of hard to pull away from the family on Christmas Eve because afterall it was 9p.m. I told my parents that I was going out with my friends Mike and Steve. I felt like a Remington Steele in a way where little is known about him... my parents know little about me and my whereabouts... it is always lies... haha.
I took The Guy's Christmas gift over with every intention on giving it to him, since he had given me mine the night before. I left it in the car however since it was dark out and I didn't see it.
Christmas Day
Woke up and opened up gifts. This was the first time we have EVER opened up Christmas gifts on Christmas as I said in my previous post. My mom wanted to wait so Christmas wouldn't seem like any other day. At the time on Christmas Eve, we hadn't been invited to my aunt's house. They forgot to invite us.
I get a call at 10:30a.m. as we're about to open up presents and my cousin is apologizing for forgetting to invite us and asking if we are free and interested in coming. We said yes.
My family exchanged gifts. I loved the gifts I picked for everyone. I really love giving gifts and getting everyone something they won't expect. I got a lot of clothes. No Macbook Pro. Soon though!
The best gift I gave yesterday was to my aunt. It was a big hit. It was all 1950s candy- a lot of the candy you can't find anymore. I saw this on Unwrapped on Food Network and knew it was something she'd like. She opened the box, chuckled, then showed her sister, then my cousin K came over and looked and talked about her favorites, how she had seen that on Food Network also, etc. etc. Then my uncle came over and got a kick out of it. Then all of my other cousins were over soon enough checking it out.
It was so great to see all of my dad's sister-in-law's family. I just love them all. We ate and ate- prime rib, cupcakes, ham, cupcakes, mashed potatoes, cupcakes, 7 layer bean dip, and more cupcakes. My cousin K made the most delicious strawberry cupcakes with vanilla chips and vanilla icing on top. I must have had 10 cupcakes. I need to gain weight through according to one of my aunts who said that I looked emaciated. They only see me 3-4 times a year and always tell me I look like I'm growing and that I'm too skinny. I have just been working out.
Played touch football with all of the little kids, my uncle, and 2 of my cousin's husbands. It was my uncle, one of my cousin's husband's and his kid, my sister, and me on one team and everyone else on the other. My team was certainly better, but we didn't score until the last quarter. We scored twice then, making the score 2-2. It was a tie and the game will be continued at Easter. My team would have won if my little cousin wasn't captain and my sister had listened when she was told to run toward the fire hydrant and took off in the other direction and was tackled by a cousin's husband.
Went home and chatted with The Guy. He had a good Christmas with his family, however he was sad that he couldn't walk. We chatted and he said he thought he sprained his ankle while out with his dog. He was running, playing with his dog, tripped over a pine cone and his foot rolled over it.
Post-Christmas Day (thanks JR for that phrasing)
I woke up at 7:30 to the light shining brightly in my bedroom. I was determined to lay in bed, watch TV, and stay under the nice warm blankets. At 8:00a.m. I hear the yahoo messenger instant message sound. I figure The Guy probably just woke up and got on the computer or it was a spam message cuz afterall, he is the only one who would IM me so early in the morning. I had left my computer signed on IM all night because my cousin was sending me all the pictures from Christmas and they hadn't downloaded when I went to bed.
I get about 10 instant messages and figure it IS The Guy and he is bored. I guessed right- it was The Guy and he said he needed help. He couldn't walk and he needed my help. He asks if I'm busy, still sleeping, or what the case was. I said I'm up, just enjoying myself and the nice warm bed, but I'll come over, no big deal.
I get over to his place at 9:15. His kitchen door was locked- I usually just walk in that door. I call him and he doesn't pick up. I yell his name and he doesn't hear since his TV is so loud. I walk around to the living room door and knock. He heard me, his dog barks, and he asks why I walk around. I tell him and apologize for having him get up.
I see his ankle. His ankle had about a 3-4 inch bruise going down it. He lays down on the couch and puts ice on it and elevates it. We watch "Law and Order." He jokes around and tells me he needs me there with him until 5p.m. when Aaron gets off work. I said ok... can do. The Guy calls his mom and tells her that he is going to the doctor at 12. I help The Guy out as much as I can getting him a glass of water or whatever from time to time when he asks.
At 12:00p.m. The Guy goes out to his car and gets in. I am thinking wait, you're injured, you're driving, and we're taking your car? There is a problem. The Guy drove to his doctor's office. When we get in the driveway he asks me to park the car so he can hobble in. I said no problem and seriously was hoping I wouldn't drive his car the rest of the day.
I was thinking how weird it was I had never driven his car... not that I wanted to or anything, because really I didn't- it is HIS car. I have a car and I drive it. I don't need his. I guess it is the whole comfort thing- I feel comfortable driving my car and when you drive someone else's car you always want to be extra cautious etc. His car drives a lot different than mine as far as acceleration and braking, but it was alright- we all made it safely. Guess that shows I'm a good driver. Since I'd never sat in the driver's seat of The Guy's car it surprised me that it is exactly how I would position it. He had the seat up as high as it goes, nearly as far back as it goes, and the steering wheel was just right. That shocked me because I am pretty tall (6'2'') and The Guy is only 5'9''. My parents are his height and I have to scoot their seats back nearly all the way when I drive their cars.
Anyways, I wait in the waiting room playing a game on my cell phone when he comes hopping out. He asks me to bring the car up. I figure ok, I can bring the car up since I did park far away and he doesn't have crutches yet. I bring the car up and he is hopping around going to the passenger seat. He says "off to the hospital" and I ask him the quickest way to get there since there were 3 or 4 ways we could get there. He tells me surface streets. I drive about 5 miles to the hospital. He forgot what street it was on and didn't bother to look at the address on the receipt. I knew it was right off the freeway and wasn't sure of the exit since I don't know the area as well as he does. We spend our time winding through surface streets, but finally make it.
Get to the hospital, am told where to go. I drop The Guy off and go to park. I had to park at the other end of the hospital. I trek back to the x-ray department and tease The Guy about how far he's going to have to walk. He says no, he's not walking because I'm bringing the car. Ok... that was it... I found out I was driving the rest of the day.
We wait and The Guy gets his x-rays. The nurse got The Guy insisted The Guy had a wheelchair and wheeled him into x-rays. I was tempted to snap a shot on my camera phone, but figured that wouldn't be too nice. It might be a good conversation piece, but I'm not that mean. He was done within 30 minutes. While he was waiting though, we sat around and talked about how Kaiser is different than Blue Cross like he has. I hiked to get the car, then came and got The Guy.
I drove to CVS so The Guy could get his Motrin and crutches. We get crutches and drop off his prescription, get drinks, and then go back to his place. The Guy had an argument with the woman in the pharmacy over crutches. He had to pay out of his pocket for them, despite the fact he had a prescription because CVS doesn't bill insurance. He'd have to go to a medical supply place. Lame.
We're both hungry by this time, so I drive in MY CAR to Bakers Square for burgers for us. It was good- the fries were seasoned today. The burger was good. The Guy ordered an appetizer with onion rings and he gave me those since he doesn't like them.
I brought my gift in for The Guy. I had forgot to bring it in earlier. I got him a Chipotle gift card. I had no clue what to get him and knew that he liked Chipotle, so that seemed like a good idea. It was. His face just lit up when I gave it to him and he had the biggest smile on his face. He was surprised I think. What was funny was The Guy was talking afterward that he got Aaron a Chipotle gift card for his Christmas gift and birthday gift. The Guy got me a 90 day subscription to continue playing Everquest... partly because he knows I won't pay for it. haha. He had it wrapped by amazon.com... haha... that's so typical of something he'd do! It really did make my day yesterday to get his gift. I kept it and didn't open it until Christmas and just to have his gift to open really did make my day. He said he felt bad by getting me so little. I told him that wasn't the case and not to worry. He said he'll make it up to me by giving me tons of cool software for my Mac.
After lunch, The Guy was in real need. He had me get him his pills. Then he wanted a Monster Energy Drink with 4 ice cubes in a tall clear glass. He had to make it complicated by demanding only 4 ice cubes. It was funny. I was standing over him as he was laying on the couch when he asked for this. He was asking me how much I hate him right now. He asked "this much?" and held out his thumb and index finger about 5 inches to ask if I hated him that much. I said no, then he went down to about 3 inches. Finally I piped in and said this much. I had my thumb and index finger pressed together to show I didn't hate him at all. How can you hate his adorable face?
We sat around watching TV and he played on his computer until about 5p.m.
At 5p.m. or so he wanted me to help him shower. He was going to have me get in the shower and use me to hold himself up, but he didn't want me to get in because if Aaron walked in then, it would have been awkward. He did have me dry him off with a towel after his shower. While he was showering I talked on the phone to Aaron who is directonally challenged and told him how to get to The Guy's house. Then I picked up and got all the clothes off the floor, so The Guy won't trip with his crutches.
Aaron got there about 5:30 and we sat around chatting. Today was his birthday. He is 20. He tried to tell The Guy and I he was 21, so we needed to get the booze out. We were both skeptical. I remember when I first met him he said he was 20. The Guy said he met Aaron when he was 20 1/2 and he remembered that because Aaron must count or something because he was saying a few weeks back he was 20 3/4. I remembered because he was trying to tell me he was older than me, even though he was 19, but the fact he was born in December made him older than me because I was born in January. Aaron asked when my birthday was and I told him a little less than 2 weeks away and I'd be 21... in 2 weeks we'll be breaking out the booze. The Guy then laughed and asked what he was doing hanging out with two 20 year olds.
We talked about Aaron's birthday, what we got for Christmas, stuff like that, and just hung around watching "Chelsea Lately." Aaron did the dishes for The Guy by putting them in the dishwasher. He likes to wash them by hand because the dishwasher doesn't get everything fully cleaned. The Guy insisted on the dishwasher. I took the trash out and stood around talking with Aaron and The Guy in the kitchen
Finally at 8:00p.m., The Guy was tired and wanted to go to bed. Aaron and I got ready to go. I apparently bothered Aaron by standing around waiting to walk out with him and waiting for him to tie his shoes. He had the same Vans shoes I did, but maybe a size 6 or 7, whereas mine are easily double the size. We all hugged and The Guy thanked both of us for helping him out. I hugged Aaron as we walked out to our cars and wished him Happy Birthday again. I came home and left him a comment on myspace saying happy birthday just to reiterate because he didn't think I said it once I found out. I did. I had said it after The Guy said it.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas/Christmas traditions
I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
I also wanted to post about a couple of Christmas traditions in my family:
- We always make grandma's molasses oatmeal cookies on Christmas Eve
- When I was little, we would open up presents on Christmas Eve from the family and then the presents from Santa would come (without any wrapping) and would be laid over the couch. Now, we just open up presents on Christmas Eve and if there is a big gift from Santa, then we get it on Christmas Day.
- We always spend Christmas Eve baking cookies and have a cookie exchange with 3 families in the neighborhood.
I was talking with The Guy and his family really doesn't shop for each other for Christmas. Him and his brothers exchange gifts. His parents buy everyone underwear, socks, etc. and then his parents hide money for him and his brother to find. They usually end up with about $1,000 a piece. I thought that was interesting, so I had to share.
I also wanted to post about a couple of Christmas traditions in my family:
- We always make grandma's molasses oatmeal cookies on Christmas Eve
- When I was little, we would open up presents on Christmas Eve from the family and then the presents from Santa would come (without any wrapping) and would be laid over the couch. Now, we just open up presents on Christmas Eve and if there is a big gift from Santa, then we get it on Christmas Day.
- We always spend Christmas Eve baking cookies and have a cookie exchange with 3 families in the neighborhood.
I was talking with The Guy and his family really doesn't shop for each other for Christmas. Him and his brothers exchange gifts. His parents buy everyone underwear, socks, etc. and then his parents hide money for him and his brother to find. They usually end up with about $1,000 a piece. I thought that was interesting, so I had to share.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Chipotle and more with The Guy and Aaron
I spent about 2 hours this morning laying in bed, under the nice warm covers talking to The Guy over IM. I seriously enjoy talking with him- he always has something new to say and something else going on. He's so random. I laid in bed until 10:30 I think talking to him.
Finally at 1p.m. I met him and Aaron at Chipotle. The Guy had been mentioning that all morning and said Aaron was going to go too. Aaron was already at The Guy's house, so they met me at Chipotle. We ordered, stood in line talking about my dilemma over getting a new computer and how my parents are resilient to (even though I'd be satisfied just receiving a computer for Christmas). My mom claims she'd feel so guilty only buying me a computer for Christmas. I don't see why, when that is WHAT I WANT.
We went back to The Guy's place. I followed behind The Guy and Aaron in my car. The Guy called me while driving to say Aaron said I should try to pull them over cuz my car is perfectly suited for that. We hit AMPM for water before going back to The Guy's. When we got back to The Guy's, Aaron asked me if I was lonely in the car. I said yes, I was having to sing to myself to keep myself company. He said he falls asleep when he is alone. I say I sing to not fall asleep. I burst out into song singing "Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5. The Guy and Aaron quickly hushed me up.
We ate our food, then The Guy and I played around on EQ2. It was fun- I ran around and he told me what to do. We watched "X-Men" while doing this. Aaron STILL refuses to play. He just sat next to The Guy and watched.
We took a couple breaks, but for the mostpart The Guy and I sat and played that for about 7 hours straight. We watched "Dreamgirls" since Aaron had never seen it. It gave us a lot to talk about- we took a break at this time. All 3 of us snuggled up close- Aaron on 1 side of The Guy and me on the other and we talked about how The Guy saw this in theaters with his ex. We talked about how amazing Jennifer Hudson was, how Beyonce was, and so on. We watched 2 episodes of "Law and Order," which Aaron protested.
Aaron left about 9 and The Guy and I played for an hour longer while he equipped my character with better gear. I just know how to run around and kill things- not take care of my weapons and armor. The Guy makes fun of me for this.
The Guy and I went out to the jacuzzi where he got in and we talked about Christmas traditions in our families and how my mom would feel guilty only buying me one thing for Christmas. He doesn't get that, and neither do I. He was saying your mom is going to go out, buy clothes- a few things I might like, but overall she'll try to dress me like I am 10 or 50, and then if I don't like them, she'll make me return the clothes. I said yes, you are exactly right; add in the guilt trip... "oh, the clothes will look so good on you, they'll match your eyes, they'll make you look so grown up..." Then I will return the clothes, then she'll hold that against me about how hard I am to shop for and how I don't know how to shop for what looks nice
Afterward, The Guy and I went back inside and at 10:30 I got ready to take off. The Guy asked if I wanted my CHristmas present. I said I guess. I totally forgot his. I will reveal what I got him later, but I left it at home in my room on my desk with the rest of my gifts for friends. I felt bad in that he was giving me mine and I didn't have his. Part of it was because of the craziness of this morning, me not realizing Christmas Eve was tomorrow, but also the fact that Aaron was at The Guy's, so I didn't think he'd give me my present then. The Guy had been asking me for a month what I wanted for Christmas and I told him nothing. He gave me the same answer. Anyways, The Guy said I already know what he got me. I have no clue. It looks like the size of a computer game box. I really don't know what it could be since I wasn't expecting anything. Maybe a subscription to .mac would be my best guess just because I'm getting a Mac. Does that even come in a box? Hmmm... We'll see...
Merry CHristmas everyone! Thanks for checking in on me and everything going on in my life! Hope you guys have a great Christmas!
Finally at 1p.m. I met him and Aaron at Chipotle. The Guy had been mentioning that all morning and said Aaron was going to go too. Aaron was already at The Guy's house, so they met me at Chipotle. We ordered, stood in line talking about my dilemma over getting a new computer and how my parents are resilient to (even though I'd be satisfied just receiving a computer for Christmas). My mom claims she'd feel so guilty only buying me a computer for Christmas. I don't see why, when that is WHAT I WANT.
We went back to The Guy's place. I followed behind The Guy and Aaron in my car. The Guy called me while driving to say Aaron said I should try to pull them over cuz my car is perfectly suited for that. We hit AMPM for water before going back to The Guy's. When we got back to The Guy's, Aaron asked me if I was lonely in the car. I said yes, I was having to sing to myself to keep myself company. He said he falls asleep when he is alone. I say I sing to not fall asleep. I burst out into song singing "Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5. The Guy and Aaron quickly hushed me up.
We ate our food, then The Guy and I played around on EQ2. It was fun- I ran around and he told me what to do. We watched "X-Men" while doing this. Aaron STILL refuses to play. He just sat next to The Guy and watched.
We took a couple breaks, but for the mostpart The Guy and I sat and played that for about 7 hours straight. We watched "Dreamgirls" since Aaron had never seen it. It gave us a lot to talk about- we took a break at this time. All 3 of us snuggled up close- Aaron on 1 side of The Guy and me on the other and we talked about how The Guy saw this in theaters with his ex. We talked about how amazing Jennifer Hudson was, how Beyonce was, and so on. We watched 2 episodes of "Law and Order," which Aaron protested.
Aaron left about 9 and The Guy and I played for an hour longer while he equipped my character with better gear. I just know how to run around and kill things- not take care of my weapons and armor. The Guy makes fun of me for this.
The Guy and I went out to the jacuzzi where he got in and we talked about Christmas traditions in our families and how my mom would feel guilty only buying me one thing for Christmas. He doesn't get that, and neither do I. He was saying your mom is going to go out, buy clothes- a few things I might like, but overall she'll try to dress me like I am 10 or 50, and then if I don't like them, she'll make me return the clothes. I said yes, you are exactly right; add in the guilt trip... "oh, the clothes will look so good on you, they'll match your eyes, they'll make you look so grown up..." Then I will return the clothes, then she'll hold that against me about how hard I am to shop for and how I don't know how to shop for what looks nice
Afterward, The Guy and I went back inside and at 10:30 I got ready to take off. The Guy asked if I wanted my CHristmas present. I said I guess. I totally forgot his. I will reveal what I got him later, but I left it at home in my room on my desk with the rest of my gifts for friends. I felt bad in that he was giving me mine and I didn't have his. Part of it was because of the craziness of this morning, me not realizing Christmas Eve was tomorrow, but also the fact that Aaron was at The Guy's, so I didn't think he'd give me my present then. The Guy had been asking me for a month what I wanted for Christmas and I told him nothing. He gave me the same answer. Anyways, The Guy said I already know what he got me. I have no clue. It looks like the size of a computer game box. I really don't know what it could be since I wasn't expecting anything. Maybe a subscription to .mac would be my best guess just because I'm getting a Mac. Does that even come in a box? Hmmm... We'll see...
Merry CHristmas everyone! Thanks for checking in on me and everything going on in my life! Hope you guys have a great Christmas!
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