So as the singles group meet up time approached - I felt an overwhelming desire to extend my workout, perhaps get caught up at work - may be even clean the grout using a q-tip.... But well a goal is a goal - and even though it was pouring - I went to the Wine Festival to meet with the 9-25 people that had signed up to go... I even put on lipstick! Because if I am going to be serious about putting myself out there - well I need make the effort! LOL!
And when I got there - no one was there! LOL! I had been stood up by 9-25 people! It was pouring rain - I feel like I am being stalked by hurricanes - this was Ike rainfall. BUT the lines were so short and my neighbor was volunteering there and well profits went to our local animal shelter - so I felt compelled to enjoy the festival. Drinking wine to save cute doggies and kitties - what better reason could one ask for to sample a little vino?
I ended up having a great time. The vendors were fun and gave me freebies. And in return I promoted their product - very silly felt like an info-mercial Then after I had enough to drink - I went to the volunteer booth to help out - and it was fun that my neighbor was there. And I promoted cocoa roasted almonds!
In any case - clearly the men in this meet up group would not have clicked with me. It was a muddy rainy event - but being a part of my life involves a lot of silliness and/or patience for my silliness - i.e. rain and mud and wine are fun. Good thing I have my R (avoidance) flowchart - so I can with a clear conscience now strike these men from my "list of eligible men" and give myself an A+ for effort.
I did find out that my neighbor joined a group that caters to all sorts of volunteer stuff. She will send me the link. I like doing that kind of stuff.
I did bump into beer tent man there! I didn't recognize him at first so didn't acknowledge him - and he probably reacted to me not acknowledging him by not acknowledging me. So when I finallly did recognize him - I conveniently perpetuated the non-recognition thing. I think he has finally gotten the message that I am not interested! LOL!
So now I am at home alone feeling quite happy about fulfilling the goal of putting myself out there. I mean really the fact that no one showed up - well that really is just a (convenient) technicality.
Life is good and very sillly - and a mud pedicure means my feet are happy too! I think I am starting to enjoy not working on weekends!
