You know, for all my waxing about love and like and movies starring both Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks- I’m not easily wooed. I tend to be the girl who is not impressed when a dude comes over to talk because he’s usually cutting in to the great time I’m already having with my friends. (Real life friends who read the blog? Feel free to chime in and confirm this bitchy behavior I exhibit).
And when a guy manages to get into a conversation? I’m easy to cut him loose if I feel like he’s not quality. (For the record, “quality” doesn’t have anything to do with his hair or bank account balance. It’s when he uses mentions he’d like to ‘*cum on my tits’ within minutes of meeting me that I do inventory and he gets taken off the shelf and thrown into the ‘damaged goods’ bin, never to be looked at again). And maybe it’s because I’m getting older and going out less- or maybe it’s because I’m getting older and getting more picky, or maybe it’s just because I’m getting older… but I’m finding I’m expecting more and settling for less.
Which is why when I do find someone who I realize I’m smitten with, I like to review how it happened. Re-trace the steps to see exactly when I found myself wanting to hold up a boombox to their window. The absolute best part of such an exercise is when you review it all and realize ‘holy hell, this person is really amazing and not only that? They’ve done some pretty stellar things and if I liked them a little bit less, I’d want to tell the entire world internet world everything they’ve done. But, I like them so much I don’t want to share everything. Because I’m greedy and weird and like them too much.”
So, I’m not sharing everything. But I will say this: anyone who agrees to watch the 8 hour John Adams mini-series with me, is someone who is going to get a thumbs up. **Oh and I’m going to be in Seattle at the end of December. If you’ve been there or live there and want to give me some tips on awesome things to do, you should.
* The year: 2003. A man actually said that to me within minutes of meeting me. And then was horribly offended that such a declaration didn’t make my vagina swoon.
**I expect squealing emails from some of you now. I’m fully prepared for it. Ready, set, go!
I love this post! I’m the same way about people I care about. You like them so much that you want to tell everyone…but still keep him to yourself. Congrats!
YAY!!! I was actually wondering about when that was going to happen with a certain Canadian friend of ours recently!!
So happy for you!
Allow me to be one of the first: squeeeeeee!
SQUEEEAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!
Girl, you KNOW how much I love this story. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.
I love how you can identify that shift, how you can kind of look back and pinpoint when something started feeling a little different, when you decided you were in.
I get that.
I’m happy for you! I know what you mean, although I haven’t felt that way in a longgggg time :) good for you!
Oooh, I just want to know everything!!! Congrats!
Aww, what a cute post!! I’m glad you found someone so great :)
I WANT THIS! Also? I want more details. Email me right this second.
Woohoo!!
What fabulous news on a drab Sunday evening. :)
I’ve been a long-time reader. If you’re going to be in Seattle, you of course have to visit Pike Place Market. Also visit the original Starbucks at the market there – they sell a fabulous roast that you can only buy at the original one. Also, if you’re in Seattle at New Years, there will be fireworks set off from the Space Needle. Enjoy your trip!
Yes! An adorable post and I’m so, so, so happy for you. Would it be too much to request for all the details? ;)
Where are you staying in Seattle? Are you actually going to be in downtown, downtown or in a suburb of Seattle?
At the end of the December, the famous carousel outside Westlake Center will still be up; I recommend riding that. :) Peruse Pike’s Place market, the ghost tour under pioneer square is really awesome, too! The University of Washington campus is gorgeous; I suggest walking through there, and then you can stop down into University Village for some lunch and shopping.
If there’s a Seahawks game, I recommend checking out Qwest field for that; it’s a beautiful stadium. In addition, please eat at one of the following restaurants:
(1) Via Tribunali
(2) Pink Door
(3) Moshi Moshi
(4) Barolo
(5) Machiavelli (They close from Christmas til after the New Year)
(6) Crow
(7) Cafe Lago
(8) Il Fornaio (eat downstairs at the risoterria, I promise, it’s worth it)
(9) Ten Mercer
(10) Have Brunch at Pesos or Buckley’s
Cool bars?
Tavern Law
Pesos
Ten Mercer
Barolo (great late night happy hour)
Post
Kell’s
Black Bottle
The Local Vine
Del Rey
Bricco
Suite 410
…I’m from Seattle, and I’ll be there at the end of December, too, for the holidays. If you need any other tips or hints, please let me know.
:) Congrats on the boy, too. Sounds wonderful.
Yay for smittenness!!!!
Thumbs up for Seattle!
Thumbs down if it means being sleepless.
ben- unless it’s sleepless for all the GOOD reasons, right?
thrilled for you lady! you and him already know how lucky i think you both are. and im one of those ones that really gets it, the non-sharing of all the dirty deets on the blog. it’s seldom i really say all too much about manfriend on my blog. i feel it keeps those moments all that more special and unique to him and i if i can hold them close.
but im glad you mentioned this just a little bit, at least!
Ooo, this is exciting! Good for you!
As a former Seattle girl, I definitely agree with theweightofitall’s comment above. Especially Pike Place — I just love it down there. It’s one of the only tourist traps in the world that makes me all fuzzy and warm inside every time I go. I hope the weather is lovely while you’re there.
You’re such a cutie, have a wonderful time going back through the details and have fun in Seattle!
One other thing, if you get a chance, go to Alki Beach in West Seattle. It will give you an awesome view of the Seattle skyline!
Definitely Alki Beach! If I weren’t so busy at that time of year I’d beg to be able to meet up with you somewhere but Seattle is 3+ hours away… So boo. Have an excellent time though!
And also? So so happy for you. I definitely know what you mean about not sharing all the details.
!!! I was just about to post something similar. “anyone who agrees to watch the 8 hour John Adams mini-series with me, is someone who is going to get a thumbs up.” And anyone who acts all excited to watch something on the History channel with me gets a thumbs up, a high five and whatever else he wants, really. And yes, it’s hard when you’re dying to tell the internets about him but he’s so wonderful that you almost want to keep his existence a secret… well, at least from the internet world. Your new man friend sounds too awesome though and I wish you’d tell the blogworld more about him!
Late December isn’t really the best time to visit (because it really is just constantly rainy that time of the year and because a lot of fun events are mostly in the summer) but some places that are awesome even in December… The UW campus IS gorgeous. I go to school here and the Suzzallo Library never fails to take my breath away. Pike Place Market is a must. It’s always hustling and bustling with activity any given time of the year and watching the “flying fish” never gets old for me. And because I take it that you’re all hippie and stuff from being a lurker here in your blog, make sure to go to Fremont. I love that place. It’s wonderfully… different. :)
You will be getting an email from me pronto.
The subject line? SQUEE
I can understand not wanting to spill it all in the blog. Plus I often think that there aren’t really words to express how I feel when it comes to this arena of my life.
oooooh yay!! so exciting, glad no one else has used that line on you because it’s pretty horrible. but seriously squeeeeing for you :)
In my travel experiences, the best Seattle restaurant is called Ray’s Boathouse. It’s a bit out of town to the north (a few miles at most) and it’s expensive, but it’s top notch seafood and service.
If you are in town during a Seahawks game, you must go. It is a football watching experience like no other. The rules of conduct require everyone to act maturely, and the fans stand up and cheer loudly every single play.
Ew. What a d-bag! I had a guy once ask me approximately 2 minutes after meeting me (it was in Cancun on spring break, so I guess it’s not that surprising) if I’d blow him. I declined, but he apparently found someone else to help him out when I saw him leave within minutes later. Poor girl.
Anyway, as for the Seattle stuff I am no help to, except to say have a lovely time (and I hope it has something to do with that which you’re not telling). Good for you!
I adore Seattle. My aunt and sister-in-law both live out there. I considered going to U of Washington just to be in that city. Pike Place Market rocks, buy some flavored honey from the hippies. And if my memory serves me correctly, across the street is a cheese shop. I think they have cheese tours where you can see how they make cheese. And then you can eat it. Oh hell yes.
Also! (I forgot one thing…) Look into doing a tour of the underground city. It’s pretty touristy, but I effing loved it. The tour guides are all actors so it’s really entertaining. Plus you’re under the city – how cool is that?
Enjoy the coffee and fresh seafood, you jerk. I’m jealous.
I cannot BELIEVE that dude said that to you. WTF is wrong with guys!? But yay for this marathon-watching guy. Best wishes to both of you :)!
telling you that I’m so excited and happy for you, doesn’t even begin to cover exactly how excited and happy I am for you!
have fun in Seattle!
I agree anyone who will watch the John Adams miniseries or any of the long history channel things with me automatically gets a thumbs up :)
You should check out Fremont and Ballard, i thinky ou would really like those neighbourhoods. The Suzzallo Library is pretty cool, but so is the more modern Seattle Public Library which is downtown. The UW is always a cool place to visit and you can do some shopping and have lunch at the village. I know you will be going in December, but you have to check out Molly Moon’s Ice Cream, it’s the best. There’s one in Capitol Hill which is another unique neighbourhood to check out as well. My favorite flavor is honey lavendar. Really there are many things you can do like taking the ferry to Bainbridge Island (especially as the sun is setting) or riding on a float plane. Seattle is also surrounded by a beautiful landscape and if you get a chance to leave the city or do something outdoors while you’re there, do so. Whatever you do have fun and be sure to tell us all about it!
Concerning the “*” thing : Yep, pigs DO exist.
I just discovered your blog and I’m enjoying getting to “know” you through reading your posts! (Many of which I can relate to…)
Anyhow, I live on the Kitsap Peninsula (across Puget Sound from Seattle). I definitely agree with the other comments of things to do in Seattle. If you ever get a chance to come in late Spring/early Summer you definitely should! Chances of blue skies are much higher and everyone’s spirits are lifted after the last of the grayness dissipates and the city buzzes with it.
Pike Place is a must. Riding the ferry is also very “Seattle.” Go to Bainbridge Island. It’s only a 35 minute ferry ride and there are lots of neat little shops near the ferry dock on the island. (You don’t even need to take a car unless you want to explore beyond Winslow.)
I hope you enjoy your time in Seattle!!