Last night I went to the 30th birthday party of a fellow I barely know. I wasn’t invited, I went as my mom’s date. Rob and my mom work together and she felt strange going to his surprise party alone especially since she thought there would be many 30-year-olds present. As it turned out, most everyone was either family members or work buddies. It was nice seeing Rob again after so many years. We went to middle school, junior high, and high school together. He was one of the popular kids; I was not. We never spoke or had any interaction other than passing each other in the hallway. Yet, I always remembered him as a nice young man mainly because unlike the other popular kids, he never tormented me or made my life difficult. He still struck me as a nice guy as I watched him interact with his little nephews and nieces. Speaking of kids, there were a ton running around. They were so adorable and I was reminded of my ephemeral fertility. Like sands through an hourglass… Regardless, I am not ready for a child right now anyway. Heck, I couldn’t even handle a puppy and let me tell you that is all Lisa talks about any more. She is like a 5-year-old. “Donna, can we get a puppy, huh? huh? huh?” “Please, Donna, let’s get a puppy!” “If we had a puppy we could name it Dingo, isn’t that a terrific name for a puppy?” A puppy would be nice, but I am just so fearful of the major responsibility. And I know that as much as Lisa wants a puppy, I would end up walking it, picking up its poop, feeding it, etc… Still, Dingo is such a cute name.
donnaville
sugar and spice and everything groovy
Yeah, get a puppy. Every time I see how docile and loving my (neutered) dog is, I am reminded of how much less I need the affirmation of a man when my dog is around.
Re: Rob- yeah, there were lots of popular kids that weren’t jerks. Last night I ran into a ex-big deal basketball player from high school who is bartending locally now (I guess not picking up a scholarship or invite to play for pros humbles one..hmm?) And our interaction was lovely, not soaked with dread and awkwardness like high school. I finally understood the catchphrase “grow up.”
Gaby,
Yes, like Donna, I was kinda unconvential for my high school. I was very smart, thin, wore glasses and kinda nerdy. Of course I saw a lot of people running through college and a large majority didn’t make it through. It humbled quite a lot of people. Sometimes, just sometimes, I wish I was able to hold it over people’s head that I’m doing better. But I’ve worked very hard to move on and be a better person. My father had a lot to do with that and I feel so much better taking that position in life. My 15 year is coming up and I hope to make it with Wendy to it. But we will see.
-Jason