Single Living

Someone I met from an online dating site 3 years ago contacted me the other day. he wanted to know if I remembered him; still single; and if I wanted to go on a date this Saturday. 

Hmmm.... I was hesitant: 1) It's been 3 years; 2) I can't remember if we ended it on good or bad terms; 3) he's asking me over texts; 4) what's the rush?? 5) I don't know if I'm ready to date again.

Through the support of my friends and some logic I said yes. There wasn't anything better to do on Saturday night and might as well have some fun. I was also curious why he wanted to see me again.

Three years ago he told me that I was too wild for him. He still wanted to meet and we went to a movie. He kept in touch over the phone and e-mails but I discontinued after I met someone. I just couldn't remember if I just stop responding or if I told him off.  

Nevertheless, I was nervous. It has been years since I went on a date. The most nervewrecking thing is he wanted to have dinner before the show. My mind blanked out on conversational topics. I thought of past first dates and couldn't remember a time when I was this nervous. And, at this age... I have to really make an effort to look good. I mean coloring the hair, tons of foundation and a tad baggy clothes. Ugh... I have nothing "date-worthy" to wear! We spent hours conversing and emailing but I vaguely remember the man. YIKES!

I arrived at the restaurant first because he got lost. So, now i have to wait to find out what he looks like. Every car that passed by I jumped. Finally, he called me to tell me he was at the opposite end of the restaurant. I've been jumping for nothing.

So, there he was... looked completely different from what I remembered. He is much thinner and now he sports a beard. The first thing he did that surprised me was that he pulled me a chair. Boy, I only remember of waiters doing that for me! Then he told me to splurge on dinner. And, he never failed opening a door for me. When we went to the show, he made sure I was comfortable and that I was able to see the stage. 

He was as funny as I remembered him. He was very smart with his comments and observations and weren't afraid to state his vulnerabilities, such as not getting the jokes from the play or that the play wasn't to his liking. He made moves to show me that he's attracted to me and he followed me out of the parking lot after he dropped me off to my car. Then, he texted me to make sure I arrived home okay. The whole night I felt very special and dream-state like. Did I just score a jackpot tonight or what??? As many dates as I've gone... he's the only one who has made it through every mark. I know I'm being trivial with all of these acts of chilvary and I've learned to ease up but I must give credit where credit is due. I dont know if he had a lot of practice or his parents taught him well but I like it! He...he..he..

Other than the chilvary, I admire him for getting back to me. I may not be the first and only he tried to reconnect with, but i had made that impression. I'm quite flattered because he's super selective. I also liked it that he's very smart without flaunting it. He remembered a lot from our conversations 3 years ago that I had to ask if he had kept notes. He has money but he lives very simply. And, surprisingly (this i didn't find out 3 years ago) is that we had a lot in common.

So, today is the day after. I'm sort-of waiting for him to call. It's silly but I'm intrigued to find out more about him. He can get a 2nd date with me if he wanted to where I intend to find out about his goals about "us" seeing each other and what not. 

He called our date "hanging out" without expectations. And, our reconnecting as being "friends". Honestly, at this stage in my life there is no such thing with a man. I want more plus he made innuendos. So, the 3rd date would depend on his answer on this topic. You don't just contact someone out of the blue after 3 years on a full date without some type of a plan in mind. And, I do not want to continue going on dates with man who's still playing the field... no matter how much I liked him or how chilvarious he is. I admit, I will be sad if the second date turns out to be a disappointment because of it. But, then again... there might not be a second date.

So, the wait continues...

Smart and Final had a special price on green onions.  They were only $0.49 each (bunch).  This is when I buy 4 bunches, chop them up, and freeze them. 

I am supposed to completely dry them before freezing.

I saved $1.20 - $1.60 this way.  But, most of all, I will have quick & handy access to green onions for months to come.

If you live alone, you must use your freezer and food saver wisely. 

I plan to go to Costco alone tomorrow.

To me, there is nothing like shopping at Costco alone. As some of you already know, I have mastered the art of living alone. I know how to have quality time alone. I practice music, work on personal projects, exercise, cook, & etc..

One bad thing about living alone is that I will die alone. If I get lost in the mountain, nobody will look for me. Yikes... Anyway...

Costco shopping is one of those activities I enjoy more when I am alone. My friend enjoys going to Costco with me, not alone. She will find out that I went to Costco without her, because she will see refrigerator full of Costco stuff. I will tell her that my staple items ran out. And I will ask her to go to Costco with me (this weekend).

But, I will not tell her how much fun I had at Costco alone.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy female companionship. But, to me, Costco is extra enjoyable when I am there alone. It's just me and Costco, with nobody else.

I can checkout new products without feeling rushed. I can watch chickens spinning at rotisserie oven for 5 minutes and feel no guilt. I can change my mind and go back to the isle I visited 20 minutes ago. It's a crazy good time.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's Costco shopping. I shall treat myself with a hot dog.

Happy shopping.

Because I live alone, I produce little amount of trash at kitchen.  Also, I wish to throw out trash every day to keep my kitchen fresh. 

Trash bags cost money, so I came up with this setup.

I put this blue bucket inside my trash can (blue bucket is upside down)

Like this

Now I can use smaller & much cheaper trash bags.

I use:

• Kirkland Signature's Wastebasket Liners.
• 10 gallons.
• 500 bags for $7.89
• Less than 2 Pennies a bag.

* 41st Costco Shopping this year, 1st time this month. 

I am tired and busy.  But I was bored, so I went to Costco.

I had nothing on my shopping list, but I thought I would find something.

Basically, everything I bought today is something I didn't "have to" buy.

I bought really fancy Christmas cards.  I don't know what I will do with 60 gift tags.

Crackers and Olives were totally for fun.  I am very likely to stay home alone for Christmas.  So, that was my excuse to buy some snacks.

Then I saw the box of Carr's crackers.  They had pictures of crackers with cheese and stuff on them.  They looked so cute, so I thought I do that also.

This is what I had for dinner.  I used some leftover ham from Thanksgiving as well. Onion was too strong, but it was good.

Ah~ single living...

This is my first sewing kit I got from Michael's today.

It looks pathetic. I spent less than $6.00 total.

I spent 15 minute sewing some stuff.

I quickly learned some tricks.  If common house-wives can do this, then I should be able to produce equal or better results.

I am afraid I will get too excited and end up buying a sewing machine.

I need a pincushion, a better needle case, a pair of small scissors, a better sewing case, etc...

Today, after work, I did 6 loads of wash and put together my first sewing kit.  It's getting too late.  I better fix a quick dinner before start ironing a mountain of shirts and pants.

I am so tired...

Love my new sewing kit. 

Here's for all the single men in the world

I never go out on Saturday night. (any night of the week for that matter).  I have things to do.  I am busy.

It was a Saturday night 10pm when I started to get ready to burn midnight oil.

I took a shower and went out for a quick shopping. I went to Ralphs, Del Taco, and a donut shop.  I wanted some donuts to go with my coffee.

I brewed 100% Kona coffee at 11pm.  I hope to stay awake all night and get things done.  I have a lot of items on my to-do list.  I'll be working all day tomorrow as well.  I work more during the weekends then I do on weekdays.  Weekend is the time I focus on my own business (and a secret project).

Anyway...
Here's my salute to all the single men in the world.
Nobody gives you credit for what you do.  But, your days will come (I hope)...

Mental Note: Clean up coffee area

**
It's now past 8:00AM Sunday morning.  I think I'm going to rest now.

I am getting ready for a BBQ day tomorrow (Saturday). I will be eating alone, but it's OK. I manage to keep myself busy and entertained.

I need to work on my web projects.

I plan to take a nap, practice guitar, watch The Lakers, drink coffee, keep working... I should visit my parents too... hm. I am so busy.

Anyway, I have chicken and steak ready for tomorrow. Chicken is from July 2008 shopping, steak is from the Glorious Thanksgiving Steak Sale.

I need to pick out some movies for this weekend. Out of my movie collection there are about 150 movies that I haven't watched.

Happy Saturday~!
Be happy for me, I finally took a nap. It was a glorious 2 hr nap.

My server computer is operational now. Beautiful.

I am going to Los Angeles for a personal business. So, I will not be able to rest and/or enjoy Superbowl Sunday.

Then I did some house chores later.

I treat myself with fancy meals on weekends.  I try to make my life interesting on my own (you know what I mean... single life). 

Today I had..

• Couscous - $.60/serving
• Normandy Style Vegetable Mix  $.40/serving
• Beef Bourguignon  $6.00/serving

All from Costco...

It took me about 15 minutes to prepare everything. This beats eating out.

Costco Shopper's Dinner Plate