Teacher's Pet Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 Ever since my breakup, I've really tried my hardest to be more social, make new friends, and just get on with my life. I've really enjoyed sharing the tales of my (mis)adventures here.... but now I have a new one.... .....this time, there was a witness. lol Jennifer (Ariawoman) and I decided to meet up tonight for a karaoke/dinner event being hosted by a local internet group. I was kind of afraid of going, because the event was at a restaurant my ex goes to frequently with her friends. The chance of running into her tonight was there, but slight. When I arrived at the place, I scanned the parking lot for her car. No sign of it, so I proceeded to park, and met up with Jenn in the parking lot. Jennifer, as always, looked amazing. We had a great dinner, and had a lot of fun making fun of people singing. (Ok, I'll say it. We both sing, I'm decent, but she is incredible.....) The DJ was an older guy, who apparently didn't know much about his music collection. A couple of girls got up to sing "Closer" by Nine Inch Nails (you know, "I want to f*** you like an animal...).... When they got to that line, the DJ shot them a VERY painful stare. It was hysterical. When the song ended, the DJ said "I guess we are getting rid of THIS disc" LOL A few tables away was a guy who I used to hang out with, and a couple of girls. This guy at one time, was about 450lbs, but thanks to surgery, he lost over 200lbs, and along with it, his soul. At his maximum weight, he was probably the nicest guy you'd ever know....once he lost the weight, he became a womanizer. I told Jenn the story, and she quickly got a bad first impression of him as well. We kept looking around for the people we were supposed to meet, but we couldn't find them (we don't actually know these people!).....eventually, we figured out that they were sitting upstairs..... Jenn's name was called to sing, so, in Jenn-like fashion, she ran upstairs with the cordless mic and "worked the room" (like she did on our karaoke outing in NYC)...as always, quite the performer. We then joined the people upstairs. Nice bunch of people. Kinda loud, a little drunk, but still pretty cool. We sat down at a table by them, and I couldn't help but notice this one girl sitting at the table. She looked familiar..... then it hit me. I've been talking to this girl I met on Match.com for a few weeks now. I think I posted something about her on here.. She's a cute girl, has a sweet voice, but a very slow speaking manner, and usually has long delays between sentences. In the back of my mind, I thought she was, well...."challenged" (I'm being nice!) She confirmed her "challenge" to me once when she explained how she was technically a "higher functioning autistic", and something about "ass burgers"....ok....if ANYONE has some kind of psych training....that's what she called it....I have no clue.....She's very much into physical fitness, and knowing I'm overweight, would always try to make my exercise/diet program the focus of 90% of our conversations.... Well, ANYWAY...... It was her at the table. I looked at Jenn and said "Have I got something to tell YOU!" I pointed her out to Jenn (I had previously mentioned this girl to her), and I told her that I should introduce myself... I have to admit, for the first time in a while, I was afraid to approach her. I don't know exactly why, but it was awkward. Well, I did it. I looked at her... "Erica?" She turned around. "Hey! It's me! (insert my real name here)" (oh yeah, I actually have a real name and all that, you silly stalkers!) She replied "Wait, from Match.com??" I could see in her eyes that this girl was not running on all cylinders. She was barely looking at me and she said "Hi! Nice to meet you! Did you work out today?" I wanted to punch her out. I know, I know.... (insert any joke you can think of here) We talked for a couple of minutes, and after the conversation about my fat ass got boring, I ran off to find safety by Jenn. Look, I know it's wrong to make fun of the handicapped (she's not "that handicapped" as far as I'm concerned. She works a real full time job, runs several miles a day, drives, and has an apartment. She's doing better than half of my friends. But, come on! This girl actually was IN the Special Olympics. Apparently, they have a division for "people like her" (high-functioning). When she had told me about it originally, I asked her why I had never heard of it. She said that the SO only shows the "lower functioning" athletes because of the sympathy it generates, but they have many events featuring athletes with only the slightest of handicaps. I know, fascinating and sweet, right? We've never had more than a 2 minute conversation that didn't involve my yucky body. It's taken a lot to say "Well, at least I'm not........." You fill in the blank. LOL And this is the ONE girl who "winks" at me on Match.com? Last girl who "winked" at me drove me to...well...... here, but you all know THAT story. And if I actually liked this girl...well....I couldn't get myself to be "physical" in any way with her....I guess it wouldn't feel right (she's not a virgin, by the way) ANYWAY! I went downstairs to sing, and as I came back, walking by the bar....my jaw dropped. I saw a "familiar figure" at the bar. Long black hair, tight jeans, and a very familiar backside........... ....this was it. .....I was about to come face to face with my ex. My heart raced.....my brain ached.....6 months of partying, romance, and wild sex flashed through my brain in the span of 2 seconds, followed by the almost 4 months of pain, sadness, depression, and loneliness she caused me. Was I ready? Any second now, she'd notice me, and then I'd have to put my improv training to work to think of a proper reaction..... .....she turned around. HOLY SH*T. It wasn't her. But it could have been her twin, I swear. You have absolutely no idea the relief I felt, followed by a chuckle. I mentioned to Jenn what happened, and Jenn replied "So, that's what she looked like?" (I had previously shown her an old pic of my ex, which was an AWFUL pic, she looks 10x better in person, and this girl, even close up, could almost pass for her!) Jenn and I continued to socialize with the group, and I think one of the girls was trying to flirt with me, but...well...my "chick radar" is so screwed up, she could be naked and tackle me with a handful of condoms, and I'd not get the hint..... Then came an unforgettable moment..... Jenn joined a bunch of the girls to do a song, and it broke out into a near all-girl orgy. Watching 5 girls singing Britney Spears while bumping, grinding, and well..... .....it was nice. And if my camera phone didn't screw up on me, I'd have great blackmail on Jenn. Just assume it was umm...... good stuff. Eventually, Jenn and I were called down to sing "Paradise By The Dashboard Light", and just like last time, we rocked it. Soon afterwards, it started getting late, and I have a sick cat to tend to (I know..."awww"....YOU stick a needle in a cat! Yikes!) So, we all went home, but a great time was had by all. It was a very memorable night, the only thing missing was our beloved DS (Mollyanna, WE MISS YOU!) Well, another night in the awkward post-breakup adventure of my life, but this time, I brought a witness along for the "ride". This stuff only happens to me. Life actually CAN be good. But it's soooo f'ing weird. -tp cold and lonely in the deep dark night
AriaIncognito Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 You think she's cute? Man I dont know I thought she looked like a little boy lol. What about the guy I was talkin to? He sounded drunk, then I find out he doesn't drink at all LOL. What's THAT about? I never knew people could have a naturally drunk personality LOL. I had a good time. Meeting new people is still odd, and well, I still had D on the brain (even though technically we are together, blah blah), but it was good to get out and do something and meet some people. Plus I'm always better when there's singing involved lol. I did miss me my DS though....and you never got to tell me the end of that story you were telling me at dinner about where she might be tonight....lol Jennifer
Author Teacher's Pet Posted October 15, 2006 Author Posted October 15, 2006 You think she's cute? Man I dont know I thought she looked like a little boy lol. Hush! Next thing you know, they'll be looking through my emails! I had a good time. Meeting new people is still odd, and well, I still had D on the brain Just like a true FW...always with D on the brain..... lol I did miss me my DS though....and you never got to tell me the end of that story you were telling me at dinner about where she might be tonight....lol Well, we need one of our Yahoo "girl talk" sessions then! Just the 3 of us!! It's been a while! :) -tp loves his FW and his DS
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