It's Friday, so I decided to treat myself to a tall pumpkin spice latte at my favorite downtown Starbucks. It wasn't my favorite before, but after today, it most definitely is!
The baristas there are nicer than the other downtown locations, and the one on Alakea is closest to my office. I don't frequent this spot EVERY day, but I go in there once or twice a week. Some of them are starting to look familiar, especially the friendlier ones.
So, I go in this morning after my daily run to the post office, earbuds in and my white shades resting atop my head. It's casual Friday at work, so I'm in a dark blue pair of jeans and a long sleeve, light gray fitted top. A purple and beige scarf around my neck, silver hoops and necklace finish the outfit. I'm next in line when I notice the cute barista wave at me to let me know he's available to take my order. I walk over, pull out my earbuds and ask him, "can I get a tall pumpkin spice latte?" He's all smiles as he's punching it in and then I hear him mumble something with "cute" at the end. I say "I'm sorry?" and he repeats what he said ... "you are so friggin cute!" How flattering is that?? I smile and thank him for the compliment. And, he goes on. He mentions that the drink I ordered, while it sounds like a holiday beverage, it isn't. But, he proceeds to give me this holiday beverage card. Buy any 5 holiday drinks to fill in 5 stickers and get a 6th drink of my choice for free.
Score! Not just the card for holiday drinks that I'm gonna buy in the future, but he puts on 2 stickers. Talk about incentive for going back to get more yummy drinks AND get the hook up from cute barista guy.
It sure was a nice little day brightener, and I love little pick-me ups like that. But, I've actually had someone else on my mind all day. Can't wait for tonight since he'll be taking me out to dinner. Yay!!
Have a fun-filled, happy Friday, my readers!!
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Story Time, Cougar Style - Part 1
Another fun dating story for the blogs! This one, not so much bat-shit crazy as it is funny. To the point where it got really annoying. It's a long one, so I'll break it up into parts for the ADD kid in you. And, so we begin ...
I met this cougar (I know, it's a guy, but whatever), or as I like to call him, "Old Flakey Guy aka OFG" last September. Yet, another dating site was I on when this guy sends me a message responding to a date idea I had put up on my profile. At the time, he was 42 and to me, that seemed a little out of my dating range, but we messaged anyway.
Upon seeing his picture, I instantly knew that I was not attracted to him and that this would only amount to a friendship, if even that. For now, e-pals worked just fine. And, by just fine, I mean that I had no intention of meeting him in person. Well, right after messaging a few times, he gives me his number and practically pleads for me to call him. In his messages, he tried to portray himself as this humble and only willing to please type of guy. While, I thought he was a nice guy, as the messages went on, I started to feel he was only show-boating to win me over.
For example, when we had started texting, he would tell me about this girl or that girl whom had been bugging him all night, asking when they'll see each other again and how much she was in love with him. He'd even send me pictures of these women and forward me weird text messages he received from them. HELLO? I don't want to know this shit! And, I'd tell Ofg to go after this one or that one since they were so obviously into him. They were pretty and SO in love with him and it boggled my mind why he'd even bring these girls up. To make me jealous? Or fall for him? But, even before all of his show-boating started, the film festival was running its course at Dole and I had a few tickets for movies I had picked out.
Through the "getting to know you" process, movies and films had come up and I mentioned I'd be attending the film festival over the first weekend. He asked to "tag along" to my first movie. It was a Japanese romantic comedy and I was going by myself, so I figured, why not. So, on my way to Dole the next day, I get a text from him saying he can't make it because he's got to spend time with his bratty daughter (I'm not being mean, he spoils the crap out of her). I thought nothing of it as I had wanted to go on my own anyway.
The NEXT weekend, he asks if I need company to any films that I would be seeing at the festival. Again, I think, sure. I'll give this guy another chance. So, I give him the time of the film and tell him where to meet. But, I guess I should have known better since it was Saturday, again and his daughter wanted her dad day then instead of Sunday. That was fine, but, I did start teasing him and calling him a flake. He didn't like that ... so, we texted a little more, but it wasn't long until I thought to just let this go.
So, we stopped texting ... but, it doesn't end there. ...
I met this cougar (I know, it's a guy, but whatever), or as I like to call him, "Old Flakey Guy aka OFG" last September. Yet, another dating site was I on when this guy sends me a message responding to a date idea I had put up on my profile. At the time, he was 42 and to me, that seemed a little out of my dating range, but we messaged anyway.
Upon seeing his picture, I instantly knew that I was not attracted to him and that this would only amount to a friendship, if even that. For now, e-pals worked just fine. And, by just fine, I mean that I had no intention of meeting him in person. Well, right after messaging a few times, he gives me his number and practically pleads for me to call him. In his messages, he tried to portray himself as this humble and only willing to please type of guy. While, I thought he was a nice guy, as the messages went on, I started to feel he was only show-boating to win me over.
For example, when we had started texting, he would tell me about this girl or that girl whom had been bugging him all night, asking when they'll see each other again and how much she was in love with him. He'd even send me pictures of these women and forward me weird text messages he received from them. HELLO? I don't want to know this shit! And, I'd tell Ofg to go after this one or that one since they were so obviously into him. They were pretty and SO in love with him and it boggled my mind why he'd even bring these girls up. To make me jealous? Or fall for him? But, even before all of his show-boating started, the film festival was running its course at Dole and I had a few tickets for movies I had picked out.
Through the "getting to know you" process, movies and films had come up and I mentioned I'd be attending the film festival over the first weekend. He asked to "tag along" to my first movie. It was a Japanese romantic comedy and I was going by myself, so I figured, why not. So, on my way to Dole the next day, I get a text from him saying he can't make it because he's got to spend time with his bratty daughter (I'm not being mean, he spoils the crap out of her). I thought nothing of it as I had wanted to go on my own anyway.
The NEXT weekend, he asks if I need company to any films that I would be seeing at the festival. Again, I think, sure. I'll give this guy another chance. So, I give him the time of the film and tell him where to meet. But, I guess I should have known better since it was Saturday, again and his daughter wanted her dad day then instead of Sunday. That was fine, but, I did start teasing him and calling him a flake. He didn't like that ... so, we texted a little more, but it wasn't long until I thought to just let this go.
So, we stopped texting ... but, it doesn't end there. ...
We LOVE each other SO much!
No, I'm not talking about a guy ... I'm talking about my riding friends. On fb. We're crazy in love with each other. Yeah ... no joke.
It's been about three weeks now since I've been added to multiple conversations with a bunch of friends I ride with. Since these conversations are so random and never stop, I feel like I'm around them all the time. Someone is always talking about plans to do something, so we see each other a lot, too. It's hilarious. They're crazy, sick, SICK people. But, I love them.
Most of the time, I don't really pay attention to the conversation at all during my work day. I'll peek in here and there, but don't chime in much. Not unless I really have something to say.
But, it's on-going. And, it makes me laugh. Also makes me wonder ... wft do these people do all day?!? I mean, if they're at work, at school or just wasting time at home. I don't know, but it makes for great entertainment.
There is one thing that kind of bothers me. It sorta sucks because some of the girls in this group are only around because they're sleeping with one of the guys. They bring around their trashy friends, and, guys will be guys. Like a moth to a flame ... Anyway, these girls seem interested in the bikes, but you can't really claim your staking ground unless you own a bike yourself. I learned about this through one of my new girl friends who was brought into the group the same way I was ... through a mutual friend. Only, she had a physical relationship with him whereas I did not. Gross .. dude is like the male version of me. Hahaha!
Anyhoo, before I met my friend, I met her cousin at a bike night back in June. She was dating/hanging out with one of the guys that is a part of the group and is on this never-ending conversation on fb. The guy is a cutie, and definitely stood out from the first bike night I went on. But, he was with her, so I looked no further.
After a while, I noticed she wasn't coming out with us anymore, and I wondered why. Not too much wonder, cause I started to see that he was noticing me. I thought, alright, maybe we'll hang more. So, we start talking and texting ... still haven't gone a ride with him, though he tells me we will. He's invited me out a lot, but I can never seem to hook up with him. And, I think the reason is because of what he said to my friends' cousin. It really made me think about dating within your realm of friends.
I like these people ... and I don't want one stupid little fling to ruin the connections I've started to make with them.
So, anyway, you're probably wondering, wft did he say?? Well, one night while we were out, my girl friend and I were talking and her cousin came up. She says that the guy told her that she can't hang out with his friends anymore, or go on any of the rides ... since they weren't going to be dating. That took me a few leaps back. Though nothing had transpired between me and this guy, I was thankful to be privy to this information at the time. It opened my eyes and made me realize that getting involved with any of them would mean disaster.
In the end, I feel kind of bad for these girls who are involved with some of the guys. As soon as they're done, these girls are considered outcasts. Unless they man-up and get a bike of their own. One girl did it, and she is amazing! I love that she's my friend.
Well, that came out longer than I had planned. Stay tuned ... I have another dating story from the past year that's gonna rock you. Or, at the very least, make you laugh.
But, right now ... it's lunch time.
xoxo
It's been about three weeks now since I've been added to multiple conversations with a bunch of friends I ride with. Since these conversations are so random and never stop, I feel like I'm around them all the time. Someone is always talking about plans to do something, so we see each other a lot, too. It's hilarious. They're crazy, sick, SICK people. But, I love them.
Most of the time, I don't really pay attention to the conversation at all during my work day. I'll peek in here and there, but don't chime in much. Not unless I really have something to say.
But, it's on-going. And, it makes me laugh. Also makes me wonder ... wft do these people do all day?!? I mean, if they're at work, at school or just wasting time at home. I don't know, but it makes for great entertainment.
There is one thing that kind of bothers me. It sorta sucks because some of the girls in this group are only around because they're sleeping with one of the guys. They bring around their trashy friends, and, guys will be guys. Like a moth to a flame ... Anyway, these girls seem interested in the bikes, but you can't really claim your staking ground unless you own a bike yourself. I learned about this through one of my new girl friends who was brought into the group the same way I was ... through a mutual friend. Only, she had a physical relationship with him whereas I did not. Gross .. dude is like the male version of me. Hahaha!
Anyhoo, before I met my friend, I met her cousin at a bike night back in June. She was dating/hanging out with one of the guys that is a part of the group and is on this never-ending conversation on fb. The guy is a cutie, and definitely stood out from the first bike night I went on. But, he was with her, so I looked no further.
After a while, I noticed she wasn't coming out with us anymore, and I wondered why. Not too much wonder, cause I started to see that he was noticing me. I thought, alright, maybe we'll hang more. So, we start talking and texting ... still haven't gone a ride with him, though he tells me we will. He's invited me out a lot, but I can never seem to hook up with him. And, I think the reason is because of what he said to my friends' cousin. It really made me think about dating within your realm of friends.
I like these people ... and I don't want one stupid little fling to ruin the connections I've started to make with them.
So, anyway, you're probably wondering, wft did he say?? Well, one night while we were out, my girl friend and I were talking and her cousin came up. She says that the guy told her that she can't hang out with his friends anymore, or go on any of the rides ... since they weren't going to be dating. That took me a few leaps back. Though nothing had transpired between me and this guy, I was thankful to be privy to this information at the time. It opened my eyes and made me realize that getting involved with any of them would mean disaster.
In the end, I feel kind of bad for these girls who are involved with some of the guys. As soon as they're done, these girls are considered outcasts. Unless they man-up and get a bike of their own. One girl did it, and she is amazing! I love that she's my friend.
Well, that came out longer than I had planned. Stay tuned ... I have another dating story from the past year that's gonna rock you. Or, at the very least, make you laugh.
But, right now ... it's lunch time.
xoxo
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Glimpse of a dream
Tonight, I went riding with a friend after work. He picked me up and we headed out to Kona Brewery for some grub.
I say glimpse of a dream because, tonight's ride felt really good. This is the first time he's taken me out on his bike, but we've known each other for a while now, and it was comfortable from the start.
Now, this friend I met online. There's a bit of attraction there, definitely, but we're just friends who flirt occasionally. And, tonight was no different. I already know that he wants to explore something more with me, but we both were on very good behavior in each other's presence.
If he weren't so young, I'd consider something more with this guy. Because we're both very into motorcycles and he's fun to be around. We get along great and he doesn't exactly hurt on the eyes.
So, back to tonight's ride.... There was a moment while at a stop entering Waikiki that reminded me of that picture back in my "Dream" post. The ride was a playful one, but at this stop, he looked back at me, and I tilted my head to look at him ... and then the playful helmet-buts ensued. Haha ... it was nice to get a glimpse of my dream in real life. The whole time on the bike, it felt like we could be this dream couple. But, it will remain a dream for a while. And, I'm okay with that.
He and I are supposed to hit up the next bike night together, but in the mean time, another ride during the day has been discussed. That will be an enjoyable one since I don't ride much in the day time.
Now, it's time to watch another episode of Archer, via text, with my new friend ... let's call him C.
Good night, readers ....
I say glimpse of a dream because, tonight's ride felt really good. This is the first time he's taken me out on his bike, but we've known each other for a while now, and it was comfortable from the start.
Now, this friend I met online. There's a bit of attraction there, definitely, but we're just friends who flirt occasionally. And, tonight was no different. I already know that he wants to explore something more with me, but we both were on very good behavior in each other's presence.
If he weren't so young, I'd consider something more with this guy. Because we're both very into motorcycles and he's fun to be around. We get along great and he doesn't exactly hurt on the eyes.
So, back to tonight's ride.... There was a moment while at a stop entering Waikiki that reminded me of that picture back in my "Dream" post. The ride was a playful one, but at this stop, he looked back at me, and I tilted my head to look at him ... and then the playful helmet-buts ensued. Haha ... it was nice to get a glimpse of my dream in real life. The whole time on the bike, it felt like we could be this dream couple. But, it will remain a dream for a while. And, I'm okay with that.
He and I are supposed to hit up the next bike night together, but in the mean time, another ride during the day has been discussed. That will be an enjoyable one since I don't ride much in the day time.
Now, it's time to watch another episode of Archer, via text, with my new friend ... let's call him C.
Good night, readers ....
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Confusing use of time ....
The title is kind of fitting for the moment. Confused and a little conflicted right about now. And, I'm listening to the song by 311 ...
So, I am on a hiatus from dating. And, I am fine with it. But, it can be hard sometimes. There is someone that I want to date ... yet, I know I need to take it slow. For one, I'm not entirely ready to put my whole self into exclusively being with someone. Even though, I really want to.
Until I'm ready .... really ready, I'm going to randomly spit my feelings out on my blog for you all to read. Here is where practicing the art of patience HAS to come in.
Just breathe .... I think it's time to get back to finishing my book. I'm feeling some good, creative energy after stamping out this post.
Goodnight, readers ....xoxo
So, I am on a hiatus from dating. And, I am fine with it. But, it can be hard sometimes. There is someone that I want to date ... yet, I know I need to take it slow. For one, I'm not entirely ready to put my whole self into exclusively being with someone. Even though, I really want to.
Until I'm ready .... really ready, I'm going to randomly spit my feelings out on my blog for you all to read. Here is where practicing the art of patience HAS to come in.
Just breathe .... I think it's time to get back to finishing my book. I'm feeling some good, creative energy after stamping out this post.
Goodnight, readers ....xoxo
Monday, November 12, 2012
Oh Weekend, please don't go....
Yes, it's Sunday and no, I'm not off tomorrow. But, it's been a great weekend!
Friday FINALLY came after the longest week at work. Ever. When that clock hit 5:00 pm, I was officially on weekend time.
Started the night off meeting my ride and some friends then heading up to Pearlridge where we got some food before heading out on the cruise. It was a fun ride out to Hawaii Kai and Sandy's until we ended up at the Shack for some ice cold beer and shenanigans.
Saturday, took B to see Wreck It Ralph with M and we ended up spending the entire day at the mall. It was a nice family day! That night after putting little B to bed, I joined M and Big B at Kelley's to see them rock the place! It was a really good time. And, I also got to meet a friend that I've been talking with for a few weeks now. He and I got to talk a bit in person, and I have to say that it was very nice.
Today, it was a gorgeous and lazy day at home. Chores here and there, and vegging on the couch. A new episode of The Walking Dead was on at 8 and I was ready! Like last Sunday, I watched it tonight, via text, with my new guy friend (that I met last night). I thought it was kind of cute, considering last Sunday we watched together at 7, and tonight, I told him I wasn't going to watch until 8. So, he waited for me to watch it with him. Cute.
But, now it is time for bed. Still need to catch up on sleep after coming in at almost 5am this morning. The life of a rockstar .... don't think I could handle too much for very long. Haha .... night, readers!
Friday FINALLY came after the longest week at work. Ever. When that clock hit 5:00 pm, I was officially on weekend time.
Started the night off meeting my ride and some friends then heading up to Pearlridge where we got some food before heading out on the cruise. It was a fun ride out to Hawaii Kai and Sandy's until we ended up at the Shack for some ice cold beer and shenanigans.
Saturday, took B to see Wreck It Ralph with M and we ended up spending the entire day at the mall. It was a nice family day! That night after putting little B to bed, I joined M and Big B at Kelley's to see them rock the place! It was a really good time. And, I also got to meet a friend that I've been talking with for a few weeks now. He and I got to talk a bit in person, and I have to say that it was very nice.
Today, it was a gorgeous and lazy day at home. Chores here and there, and vegging on the couch. A new episode of The Walking Dead was on at 8 and I was ready! Like last Sunday, I watched it tonight, via text, with my new guy friend (that I met last night). I thought it was kind of cute, considering last Sunday we watched together at 7, and tonight, I told him I wasn't going to watch until 8. So, he waited for me to watch it with him. Cute.
But, now it is time for bed. Still need to catch up on sleep after coming in at almost 5am this morning. The life of a rockstar .... don't think I could handle too much for very long. Haha .... night, readers!
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