Single friend etiquette 101

Preface to this blog:

Chris and Josh, this blog is in no reference to the conversation we had on Saturday night about why I may or may not be dateable at this point in my life.  Actually, I rather enjoyed the talk. 

 

As a single woman I have to tell you people that there is one thing that I dread in life more than a LOT of bad things.  That is when people ask me “Are you dating anyone?”  Seriously, this makes my skin crawl.  It is usually a person that I either have not talked to in a while or it is really none of their business, they just want to judge. 

Let me tell you something, if and when I am dating someone and I want you to know about it, I will tell you if I feel it is your business, you don’t need to ask.  I always feel like people are judging me when they ask me this question and it drives me nuts.  One time I had an acquaintance ask me “Are you dating anyone?” I said no and this was the actual response I got, “Really, hum, I always thought you were the marrying kind.” Boo!  WTF!  What is that supposed to mean?  That now for some reason I no longer have the option to get married?  So weird and rude!

I had a friend catch me off guard with this question the other day, I have not had anyone ask me that in a while, hence the need for a blog.  I usually have some smart response that I thrown out trying to let them know this is not something I am interested in talking about with you and that is really not the right way to ask that question.  So for your single friend etiquette 101 – don’t ask this question – ever – you don’t need to!  And if you do and the person says no – don’t give the “awe, well that is ok, you will meet someone” speech – it’s the worst!  Boo.  I am not unhappy being single people.  I know that may seem hard to believe for some folks, but I really am not.  And just because I am not married today does not mean that I will never be married.  No need to be all judgey! Sorry for the angry blog today, but is really irks my nerves!

On that note I would like to thank my family and close friends for never making me feel like “something is wrong with me” or “what I am doing” for not having a husband at this point in my life.  Even if secretly you are all talking about it behind my back.  You guys are the best. 

Someone told me they only look at blog for photos so I will try and post a photo with every blog.  Here is one of my and my sister in Chicago – it actually goes with last week’s blog but that’s ok.  I love this picture.

Sisters, sisters……

If you have a sister or sisters you will be able to relate to this – well if you are a girl.  As a sister you have a certain responsibility – my sister and I have this relationship where it is understood that you will tell the person what other people will not.  It is all out brutal honesty.  Sometimes you are grateful – other times it sucks but you deal with it because it is true.  Here are some actual quotes that have been exchanged between my sister and I give you some examples (not giving credit to either of us for any of these quotes to preserve anonymity):

 

“You need to have the mole checked out.” Turned out to be a “trouble” mole too

“I did not know you had stretch marks.”

 “You should NOT wear that!”

“Don’t stand like that you look pregnant.”

“Does my butt look like that girl’s butt?” and an honest answer will be given

 

Just to name a few….So if you ever over hear a conversation between two ladies and one of them says something so offensive to the other that you are thinking “If anyone every said that to me I would cry.” They are probably sisters.  That is our obligation to each other – it’s in the code. 

 

(Andi you have to back me up here! You may be my only reader that can relate.)

Fall is in the air, insert big sigh of relief here…..how many of you actually made the noise?

Last night I stepped outside to walk B down to the mail box, this has been the extent of his walks all summer poor guy, as soon as I stepped outside I distinctively felt fall in the air!  It was cool, crisp and best of all DRY!  So our normal walk of 5-10 minutes turned into a 45 minute stroll.  Granted the last 10 minutes of that walk were pretty sticky – but it was still there!  Fall is almost here! 

            Now I know this is the BooBlog which would imply all things boo – but I want to try and keep things even with the boo and non-boo.  So in an effort to keep things positive; here is a list of things completely unboo about the fall:

• Football (although sadly I have yet to see any game in its entirety)
• The entire month of October
• Halloween
• BYOP
• The colors reds, oranges, yellows and browns
• The crickets and the grasshoppers start is dissipate – I know it is a weird one but I have a paralyzing fear of these two horrid insects.
• Perfect temperature days – you can swim during the day and feel a chill at night
• What seems to be turning into an annual trip to Chicago
• Thanksgiving
• Gaining an hour
• Pumpkins – not the pie, just them in general
• Cool breezes
• Wearing jeans comfortably
• It is the calm before the storm, aka tax season (I realize this can also be a boo)
• Being able to enjoy the outdoors
• Taking B for long walks on the weekends

 When I woke up the morning and is was actually chilly!  I was so excited I dared to open a window for a reason other than trying to get smoke out of my kitchen.  I love the summer time because it means more time with family and vacation, but each year I am realizing more and more that fall is definitely my favorite time of year!  How is that for positive on a Monday morning!

Follow Up to A Dog Boo….

This morning I went outside with B.  When I was out there I could hear the next door neighbors dog very happily playing with a squeaky toy and NOT barking…..hum……what are the odds this woman has found my blog?! 

A Dog Boo….

 

So my next door neighbor has this really weird schedule – honestly I don’t know that she actually works year round….humm…..but recently we have had a little (meaning big) problem arise.  So she has this dog – he is really cute, or so I can tell through the cracks of my fence – but lately he seems to be more and more neglected.  I don’t think she is mean to him or anything, but I have noticed that he spends more and more time outside wanting to come in and is NOT let in the house.  How do I know this you ask?  Well – this cute little dog sits at the back door and barks and barks and barks and barks until she lets him inside.  This, of course, is only noticeable when I am in my bedroom – awesome!

A few weekends ago I had just 1 night to sleep in my own bed and sleep in late (meaning like 9) and it was my last weekend home for a few weeks.  I was SO excited to get into bed.  (I do love my sleep)  Well at flipping 7 am on a Sunday I am awaken by the sound of her dog barking in the backyard.  So one bark no big deal, but this goes on for 45 minutes!  He sits out there and lets out a good bark every minute or so. I tried to get him to stop by opening my bedroom window and talking to him – that did nothing.  He just growled at me and then went on barking at the back door.  I was SOOOO annoyed that I literally got out of bed, went next door (still in my pajamas) and knocked on her door.  She had the nerve not to open it!  I know she was there because as I was walking away I said loudly “Put your freaking dog in the house.”  Came back to my room and he was inside.  NICE!  Then the other night I am soundly sleeping and at 2 am on a school night he is out there barking again!  UGH!  Luckily that only lasted a few minutes. Now she has started putting him in the backyard when she leaves the house, so he barks the whole time she is gone.  Really it is just plain pure awesomeness! 

I actually feel bad for the dog – but I am incredibly annoyed by my inconsiderate next door neighbor.  If my dog barks in the backyard he gets in trouble!  It is not ok to disturb other people’s sleep!  It is weird because this did not used to be a problem, I have only noticed it happening in the last couple months.  So I am wondering what the deal is – why does she all of the sudden have so little interest in her dog?  I obviously can’t talk to the girl about it because she won’t answer her freaking door when I knock on it.  Boo – maybe I should steal the dog through the fence.  She probably would not miss it.  Poor dog – boo stupid neighbor!

Just for kicks here is a recent photo of the best dog eva at his happiest:

Taking care of his land