And the Voters Say Stay!
Before I get onto the inevitable subject of what I am going to do about The Contender, I've selected a few random things about my day, just for the hell of it.....
- I forgot my sports bra so had to work out in my normal bra and I half expected to see my boobs on the other side of the gym. Oh the heat rash........
- Due to forgetting the bra I had to go home braless in a wraparound top. If you've never tried this, don't. That's all I'll say.
- This is probably too much info but I had to go home commando because I forgot new underwear for when I was finished in the shower. Of course, this happened to me on the wettest, windiest day we've had for a while........
- I'm on the dried fruit trip again. Several pitted prunes, a bag of apple rings, and half a bag of dried cranberries. Yes this seems like a lot but I'm PMT'd up and staying away from the chocolate bars. I've already told my boss that if I do get a dodgy tummy at work from my fruit splurge that I'm going home as I don't believe in people doing #2's at work! With any luck I'll be having some days off work this week! (Joke!)
Anyway.........
Well I think it's safe to say that the general consensus is to stick it out with The Contender (TC). Fortunately I have decided I will stick it out (not because this is like Big Brother and everyone bar Blug has said that I should) but because:
1. It is still relatively early days
2. I knew what his 'situation' (God I hate that word) was when I met him, I just didn't recognise the implications of it. I have thought about the whole thing and recognise that whilst it isn't ideal, it isn't time to call it a day.
3. I am not going to date him exclusively. There's a lot to be said for American-style dating and if I can only find some guys to do that with, we'll have lift off (excuse the pun).
4. I like TC a lot. He's funny, nice looking, makes me laugh and smile till I hurt, and we share a lot in common. He's definitely not perfect, but he is lovely. I think if I keep things in check, I'll focus on these nice things about him and the fun times I have when I see him, and think less about the times when I don't see him.
5. I need to learn how to be a bit more patient.
6. You lot told me so. (joke!)
Now this does not mean that I will be doing the online dating thing again, and I'm not even sure if I'll be doing speed-dating or a lock and key party, but watch out London, NML is on the prowl! I spoke to TC a couple of times today. I actually called him first just to show that I'm not a total ass (we hadn't actually spoken since I left him on Thursday night although we had exchanged a couple of texts). He then phoned me this evening and we had a laugh and a chat. It was completely fine and I didn't ask him about meeting up and he told me he'd call on Wednesday. I was completely nonchalant about the whole thing and I am very pleased with myself!
Alan recently wisecrackingly suggested that I should do a form for seeking out my potential suitor. Well there may be something in it, if only purely for entertainment on the blog but also to drag out of myself what it is that I'm looking for in a man. In fact, NML's brain has been churning with lots of ideas recently, so watch out!
You'd think I'd let myself down enough today but no, there was more. I received a phonecall earlier today that had me mort-i-fied!
NML: Hello! (Silence) Hello! (I was probably a bit sharp with the 'ole tone here)
Caller: Is that how you always answer the phone?
NML: Who is this? (I'm thinking it must be one of the lads trying to be annoying)
Caller: It's (MD - Yes, as in Managing Director of a company of almost 300 people). (FUUUUUUUCK)
NML: Oooooh.....(Giggle nervously)
MD: Who did you think was calling?
NML: Well not you! You should have spoken up! (Shit, shit, shit!)
MD: (Bursts out laughing) Soooo, is Big Boss around?
NML: No. He's in with Boss of Big Boss. Will I leave him a message?
MD: No, don't worry about it NML. (Starts to laugh again) I'll er...let you get on with whatever you were doing before I called you!
NML: OK. Bye!
MY BOSS: Gosh NML, you're all red. Who was that you were telling off?
NML: Telling off? That's a bit of an exaggeration. Oh and it was.......MD.
MY BOSS: Oh f*ck! (And then cracks up laughing)
I think from now on I will answer the phone saying 'Hello, this is NML, #1 employee that definitely deserves a payrise. How can I help you?'...........
- I forgot my sports bra so had to work out in my normal bra and I half expected to see my boobs on the other side of the gym. Oh the heat rash........
- Due to forgetting the bra I had to go home braless in a wraparound top. If you've never tried this, don't. That's all I'll say.
- This is probably too much info but I had to go home commando because I forgot new underwear for when I was finished in the shower. Of course, this happened to me on the wettest, windiest day we've had for a while........
- I'm on the dried fruit trip again. Several pitted prunes, a bag of apple rings, and half a bag of dried cranberries. Yes this seems like a lot but I'm PMT'd up and staying away from the chocolate bars. I've already told my boss that if I do get a dodgy tummy at work from my fruit splurge that I'm going home as I don't believe in people doing #2's at work! With any luck I'll be having some days off work this week! (Joke!)
Anyway.........
Well I think it's safe to say that the general consensus is to stick it out with The Contender (TC). Fortunately I have decided I will stick it out (not because this is like Big Brother and everyone bar Blug has said that I should) but because:
1. It is still relatively early days
2. I knew what his 'situation' (God I hate that word) was when I met him, I just didn't recognise the implications of it. I have thought about the whole thing and recognise that whilst it isn't ideal, it isn't time to call it a day.
3. I am not going to date him exclusively. There's a lot to be said for American-style dating and if I can only find some guys to do that with, we'll have lift off (excuse the pun).
4. I like TC a lot. He's funny, nice looking, makes me laugh and smile till I hurt, and we share a lot in common. He's definitely not perfect, but he is lovely. I think if I keep things in check, I'll focus on these nice things about him and the fun times I have when I see him, and think less about the times when I don't see him.
5. I need to learn how to be a bit more patient.
6. You lot told me so. (joke!)
Now this does not mean that I will be doing the online dating thing again, and I'm not even sure if I'll be doing speed-dating or a lock and key party, but watch out London, NML is on the prowl! I spoke to TC a couple of times today. I actually called him first just to show that I'm not a total ass (we hadn't actually spoken since I left him on Thursday night although we had exchanged a couple of texts). He then phoned me this evening and we had a laugh and a chat. It was completely fine and I didn't ask him about meeting up and he told me he'd call on Wednesday. I was completely nonchalant about the whole thing and I am very pleased with myself!
Alan recently wisecrackingly suggested that I should do a form for seeking out my potential suitor. Well there may be something in it, if only purely for entertainment on the blog but also to drag out of myself what it is that I'm looking for in a man. In fact, NML's brain has been churning with lots of ideas recently, so watch out!
You'd think I'd let myself down enough today but no, there was more. I received a phonecall earlier today that had me mort-i-fied!
NML: Hello! (Silence) Hello! (I was probably a bit sharp with the 'ole tone here)
Caller: Is that how you always answer the phone?
NML: Who is this? (I'm thinking it must be one of the lads trying to be annoying)
Caller: It's (MD - Yes, as in Managing Director of a company of almost 300 people). (FUUUUUUUCK)
NML: Oooooh.....(Giggle nervously)
MD: Who did you think was calling?
NML: Well not you! You should have spoken up! (Shit, shit, shit!)
MD: (Bursts out laughing) Soooo, is Big Boss around?
NML: No. He's in with Boss of Big Boss. Will I leave him a message?
MD: No, don't worry about it NML. (Starts to laugh again) I'll er...let you get on with whatever you were doing before I called you!
NML: OK. Bye!
MY BOSS: Gosh NML, you're all red. Who was that you were telling off?
NML: Telling off? That's a bit of an exaggeration. Oh and it was.......MD.
MY BOSS: Oh f*ck! (And then cracks up laughing)
I think from now on I will answer the phone saying 'Hello, this is NML, #1 employee that definitely deserves a payrise. How can I help you?'...........
8 Comments:
Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away (or so it seems now)...I accidentally told my boss to fuck off thinking it was someone else. He was less forgiving than your MD...
Good work with TC. Very proud of you. ;o)
Yahoo! NML's available!
I've found the best way to avoid being rude to folk who bother you during the work day is this:
1. Wait for phone to ring
2. During the first ring, get up and go get coffee.
3. Or maybe have a pee.
4. Come back and listen to voice mail
(oh but make sure you are carrying some sort of paper on your way to the coffee station or pee room. That way if anyone tried to stop and hot box you, you can simply point to the papers and rush off like you are tending to something important)
Hopefully you will at least listen to this advice.
Yeah take it easy with TC, and of course it does not hurt to meet other men as well.
Sorry, I only got as far as the "no bra and panties" thing and then my attention started to wander. Can't for the life of me think why... :0
SerialLoser - Thank you and I'm *very* proud of you too! You are being really strong.
DD - I guess I can flirt with you again! Oh, I just realised that I didn't stop doing that anyway ;-)
Blug - Very good advice although I think my boss might think it was weird if I just got up and walked off when the phone was ringing. I have found that the truth works. 'Er Boss, can you get that for me and tell them I'm not here?' which he normally does and when he's finished he huffily says 'I'm beginning to forget who the boss is around here!' Of course I will listen to this advice. Were you disappointed that I didn't heed your last advice? ;-)
Anne - Absolutely! Now, where are the men?!
Alan - Ooh! You saucy thing. I'm glad I gave you some happy thoughts ;-)
are you going to tell TC straight up that you'll field other men for dinner/date things? or will you mention it if it comes up that you went out with some guy? or is it none of this business and they are just "friends" you went out with?
That's a very good question. I'm thinking that for now I will not go out of my way to mention it. If he was to ask, I'd tell him though. I don't think that it's any of his business because if he wants it to be, he'll need to making a much bigger effort! ;-)
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