As much as I love my car –
– Sometimes I wish I had a front wheel drive again. There’s noooo way I’ll be going anywhere today. I was told last week that the caretaker for this building has a bad back, so he won’t be out there shoveling the incline that my car would have to climb to get out of the garage. Lovely! I even tried last week, thinking to myself that the snow wasn’t that bad, and of course my car didn’t get up the drive.
On the other hand, though — The snow is beautiful. I haven’t seen it snow like this around here in years! At least we’ve been aware of this coming storm for a few days, which allowed me to prepare for being stuck at home today… I quite often work from home on Tuesdays anyhow, so it’s not a big deal.
The date last night was delightful! The guy that I went to dinner with is extremely respectful, seems to give my positivity a run for my money, and definitely has an evil/silly side that suits my similar side very well. We went to Settebello’s on Robson, and the food was great! There were no awkward moments that sometimes happen on first dates, and he was very sweet to walk me back to the Skytrain station after we closed down the restaurant with our conversation. I’ll definately see him again!
I’ve gotten a few emails today already regarding Tod’s radio segment on CBC. Apparently it aired for the first time this morning on one of the Toronto programs. I can’t wait to hear it! If I can get a clip from Tod, I’ll post it here… UPDATE: here’s the clip! [[click here]] Thanks Tod! It was a lot of fun to be a part of this!
Holy crap! I just looked out my window, and the snow looks more like a blizzard at the moment! I really want to go out and play, but work calls. Sigh. Maybe later!!
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hey there netchik,
i heard about you on CBC radio this morning- the toronto version. your site sounded interesting so i thought i would check it out. you have a very interesting life and i can certainly relate to your desire to meet a nice guy. i am 36 years old and up until two years ago i was in your shoes. just to clarify…single gal, great job, lots of travel, love my VW and my siamese cat, lots of friends, and a very active social life and i too am a gemini. i could totally relate to bridget jones and love traht books of that genre’. inanycase, i am writing to youtoday to tell that dreams do come true so keep the faith sister! and i certainly don’t mean to be condescending but i know where you are coming from. my pick for best single books include “in the meantime by ivana vanzalant? and on the other extreme- guerilla dating guide. and honestly as much as i hate to admit it, “the rules” sure does make some great points about letting me pursue you and not making yourself too available. not to go nuts or anything bbut calling guys makes you seem to desperate and too easy to get! let them come to you and step back- hard as it may be, it will work, because this is how nature intended it to be.
these were my dating pitfalls(trust me i was really terrible at it and didn’t have dates for years) but when I started being”less available. i was way more desirable and way fewer heartaches. now i am rambling but the bottom line is, i met my soulmate on lavalife on jan.14 2002 and we got married on nov.22,2003 and he is wonderful and totally treats me like a princess!
i know that your prince will also come!
cheers and happy new year!
mj
I can’t believe the snow. I’m working from home myself today… to yucky to go anywhere in the car.
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sorry about the typos
should be “men” not “me” pursuing!
Hey Sandy! So, did you stay focused and actually get much work done, or were you like me, and find it hard to be effective in your home environment today with the window calling you every couple of minutes?
Nice to meet you MJ! Thanks for visiting! Your words sound like mine, for the most part — I’m actually anxiously awaiting the second Bridget Jones movie! I loved that movie so much… It gave me some hope!
As far as the single life goes, you make great points. That is one thing I do far too often is make myself overly available, even when my life barely stretches to offer that availability. I’m now really changing that aspect of my dating persona, and although I will find time for dating, I won’t make the rest of my social and work life suffer in order for this to occur!
Congratulations on finding an incredible guy — Certainly sounds like you deserve it, and are very happy with your relationship! I haven’t lost hope that I’ll find just the right guy for me too — Good things come to those who have patience!
I heard of your website from the CBC show… ok, no I didn’t, you told me.
Nice bit done by Tod. Glad to see you’re getting some airtime.
glad to hear you so happy
and when the hell do i get to meet you?
ps. i sure hope he walked you to the skytrain station! that’s polite not just sweet!
Col! Jeez… Yes…. LETS MEET. Hell, I’m pretty sure you are right near me from the sounds of things. Let’s grab some THAI on Sunday or something??
You could always reverse up the incline
is that like “Jumping the Shark?”
Hmmm… Is that a new circus act??
Backing up the incline wouldn’t help — The car is rear wheel, but the engine is so big that the weight is at the front, thus the problem
jumping the shark…
http://www.jumptheshark.com/
Hey Chik,
The other book that I really liked and found helpful was Mars & Venus on a Date by John Gray. Similar tones as The Rules but better explained. Boy do I ever feel like I am being bossy and telling you how to live your life but I could so relate. Sometimes I forget that I am not in the dating single scene and lots of times I miss it. Kind of like the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence eh! Don’t get me wrong. I am totally happy and have a wonderful husband but I was single much longer than I have been a couple.
I agree completely that good things do come to those who are willing to wait.
Keep in touch!
Cheers, mj
Oh yeah! How is it going with the guy from the date? Have you heard from him? Did you call him?? Good luck and I look forward to reading all about him and your other life escapades! By the way, Andrew (husband) and I were also in San Antonio – April 2002. What a great city!!! We made a day trip to San An from Corpus Christi where we staying at the company’s corporate condo. They make them available for employee use which is terrific!
OK I think that is all for tonight!
Cheers!
What? No Wednesday one??!!? You purposely made me loose the bet!!
Nah… Just got busy! [[evil grin]]
Hey MJ! Thanks for the tips — I think the “Men are from Mars” book would be a good one to read! I get the whole “grass is greener” thing — Being married for 13 years, I missed the single thing on rare occasions (but for me, that was because my marriage was in rough shape for years), but now that I’m single, I miss having someone special to do things with. Sigh — I’ll all work out eventually! (Check out tomorrow’s blog when you have a moment, and you’ll see an update for “the guy”!)
Chris — Thanks for the link! I’ll check it out at work tomorrow!