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romance with a dash of drama

ARRRRRGHHH I just want to scream, cry and punch someone all that the same time. I didn’t really sleep last night. I’m tired and in this frustrating situation that I can’t control. Yes of course it involves a man, The Navy Engineer.

I met him last night for a walk on the beach, then he suggested we go get a Mövenpick ice cream. After a bit more of a walk he asked if I was keen to get some dinner. I figured I was having fun with him so went with the flow. We headed north to another beach and grabbed some fish and chips and sat out and ate them. While talking we discussed that we had never got around to going to the airport to watch the aeroplanes land and take off. So we stopped to grab a bottle of wine and headed out to watch them. On the way home we stopped off at a house that was covered in Christmas lights – it was amazing, their whole back garden was lit up! So we wandered around the house checking out the display. I was leaning against the fence when he came up behind me and put his arms around me. If I’m honest, my insides melted. I held myself together. He ran his hands over my back and tummy, kissing the back of my head, my cheeks, my ears. Eventually it led to us kissing. He’s an affectionate guy. Throughout the evening he had rubbed my thigh, run his hand through my hair, rubbed my ear lobes… it’s one of the things I really like about him.

The whole afternoon/evening was romantic, flirty and at times tense. We both laid everything out on the table. Told each other how we felt, what we wanted etc. Early on in the day we were both basically yelling at each other. Then by the end it was lovely.

However nothing is resolved. He said he never thought that I would still like him. He thought I would maybe catch up with him or most likely tell him to f*&k off when he text. He says he has feelings for me, as I do for him. But he is organising his life right now. He said he has nothing to offer right now, he needs to get his life sorted as to what he’s doing. Whether he travels or goes back to university. So apparently February 12th is the day when he will have decided everything. This does suit me as I do not want to start something before I go away. I arrive back February 11th.

But still I feel like this clingy psycho. I just want to see him again and spend time with him. I don’t want to tell him that exactly, it may scare him. I did mention I want to see him again before I leave though.

I’m one of those people who needs/wants to know where I stand – I’ve told him this. I know he’s told me how he feels and the reason for his delay, but f*&k! I guess it’s a plan and it is what is best with me going away for six weeks. But I just want him. ARRGGHHHH! I just need to play it cool, I know.

Sorry for the huge Monday morning vent…

EDIT: So since this morning I have changed my mind. I know… aren’t I the most fickle woman you have ever met? My gut was telling me, my family was telling me, my friends were telling me, even my boss was telling me! – He accused me of being in “not my normal bubbly mood” and sent me out with his card to buy coffee and muffins for us, or anything else I need to put a smile on my face – his actual words, sweetie huh? So yep, The Navy Engineer is gone burgers. It just wasn’t feeling right. If he can’t make the decision of whether he wants me or not, it clearly means two things; 1) he doesn’t and 2) he’s got way too much control in this non-relationship for it ever to be on an even keel.

Still followed on Twitter.

Last night I met up with a man for a drink. I can’t share any juicy details on the night because I know he’s going to be reading this – can’t help yourself, can you Mr English Rogue? :P

We decided to meet up at a bar in the city. I arrived a couple of minutes after him as he was ordering us a drink, he asked me to pick a spot to sit. So we headed through to the lounge out the back. We’re about to sit down when a waitress comes up to us and asks; “are you here for the tweetup?” I looked straight at my date, who funnily enough I actually know through Twitter, I’m sure with a shocked expression and we made a quick dash out of there to another part of the bar.

Don’t get me wrong Twitter people, I love ya all, but I was not prepared to bump into you all! Plus, being an ex-tweeter I don’t think I count on the guest list. We decided we would finish our drinks and move to the next bar. While sitting there I did spot one girl I recognised, but the rest must have been in their safe zone out the back.

Mountain Goat

isn't he cute?

We popped off to another bar, and who’s there? Another three tweeters… haha! What are the chances? They told me they were scoping out the tweetup on their mobiles before heading to it. Yes, that made me laugh! Funny ladies!

It appears the buzz of twitter is still huge. Maybe I will sign up again one day, maybe not. I still haven’t had a longing to go back. I kind of see it as a “been there, done that” situation, and I’m ready to try something new, like column writing or mountain goat photography.

Just relax woman!

So my online dating total has now hit four. Haha. Yes sound kind of lame really, but after the first two disasters I was very skepitcal and picky on then men I was messaging and took longer to chat to them before actually meeting them. I have had many people online and offline ask me about the success of my article, to be honest, not a lot. I did have a slightly awkward conversation with a guy at uni though…

Bronnie M*********?” my heart sunk, as he asks while interrupting my conversation with my best friend. She raises her eyebrows at me.
Ah, yip, hey!
Hey, oh sorry, I saw you cross the road and thought I recognised you…” he quickly tries to save himself.
Oh that’s cool, where from?” I’m trying to play dumb here in the hopes it’s not how I think it is.
Well you’ve been in my accounting classes for a couple of years now, but I also saw your article in the paper…
Oh. Holy. Shit.
Insert nervous laugh from moi.
So, what website are you on?” … he continues.
I tell him, while secretly hoping he’s not going to sign up and try message me through it, because really that would be kind of odd now.
You’ve got real confidence coming up and saying hi.” I tell him. “Most guys would have just looked and laughed to themselves.
Oh no” he starts, his hand on his heart. “My heart is pounding like crazy!
Awwwww.

I still see him around uni, he smiles and lifts his eyebrows at me. We haven’t spoken since that day. And he didn’t stalk me on the dating site.

I met my third dater last week. We met up for a movie. He is Mr Army Man. He’s gorgeous. He text me the next day after our movie and continued to all week. We talked on facebook chat while he was visiting family down south. It was then that he asked if I’d like to catch up when he was back. Of course! So Thursday just been he took me out for dinner. He picked me up from my house. We enjoyed dinner and flirty chat. It was all so easy. Yay! Then after dinner he suggested we go for a coffee, so we did. He dropped me home. There was no kissing or touching, apart from a bit of arm brushing while sitting on a couch at the coffee shop. Ten minutes or so after I’d hopped into bed there was a text from him. Just general chit chat and saying he had a good night.

So now I am in the dilemma of not knowing where we are/going. But I woke up this morning with the realisation that we don’t need a label or a plan. God, Bron! Can’t I just accept he’s taking me out to dinner and maybe he’s one of those sweet ones you rarely come across who want to take it slowly? I’m not used to it! Haha. I’m used to a guy trying to get some action, so when this one hasn’t, I’m thinking – is he actually into me? I know… I’m an accountant, I analyse. It is my worst trait.

My fourth dater I met for coffee, he’s not even worth talking about. After sitting with him for an hour, we headed our separate ways and once I reached my car, I got a text from him. “I’d love you in bed, haha“. THAT is what I am talking about… I think I’ll stick to Mr Army Man. We’ll see how it progresses…

Hot date

Last night I had a hot date with my lovely friend Natalia. She’s back for a visit from Canada for a month. Since it was a lovely clear night we went out for Italian at a new, cute restaurant. It was so amazing to see her and catch up! She also told me the wonderful news that she’s moving here to live in October. Yay!

She also told me she would be going home for Christmas 2010, which is when I will be over in the UK. So she invited me over to Canada for Christmas!! OMG. I am so there. :)

A day at the beach would be bliss right about now

It’s been a crazy week; both at work and university. Lots of assignments, tests and the worst/messy accounts ever to finish at work.

Coming up in the next two weeks I have; two tests and two assignments. It doesn’t sound like much, but when you think I have to study for the two tests and actually complete the two assignments within 14 days it’s damn hard!

A girlfriend of mine is having man problems. As every girl goes through. I feel for her, sadly there’s nothing her or I can do to fix the problem. So instead we’re going to have daiquiri’s and girly night.

I am looking forward to tomorrow afternoon though, a three-way muffin date with Toni and Nick.