Alone again, naturally

Posted on September 12, 2003 by Gene

OK, so, remember yesterday when I promised you that I would clue you in on my dinner date?
I’ve been waiting here for 2 hours.
He didn’t show.
He didn’t call.
He didn’t answer his home or cell phone.
Welcome to my life.
You know, I just don’t understand this phenomenon. I’m a nice guy, I’m witty, I’m not unattractive, and I… well, I won’t go into that. This is a family website. And besides that, I’ve now lost 25 pounds since the end of July. I’m romantic as hell and spent last night and today getting the place ready for a romantic dinner and dessert. (Anyone want some raspberries and strawberries with homemade whipped cream? I’m not eating them — not on my diet.)
There’s always room for some unforeseen circumstance – he may have had an emergency for his job. But why wouldn’t he call?
He may be laying in a ditch somewhere after a car accident.
At least, he’d better be.
The thing is, I kind of want to cry or be emotional about it; the sad part is that I won’t. Because I’m used to this kind of thing. Yup, that’s the sad part.
What if it turns out that you only get one shot at happiness? That if you screw it up or it doesn’t work–or both, in my case– then you don’t get it again. It’s over. Just you and your dog for the rest of your life. No one else ever close to you, no one else ever touches you, no one else ever cares for you.
Dammit, I looked really cute tonight. Welcome to my life. And happy Friday!