And My Next Thought Was...

Should I propose? That question just dawned on me the minute I hit publish and thought more about Valentines Day. I guess that is an odd questions for someone who just said about 30 seconds ago that he didn't want any more change and was happy with the things they way there are.

Proposing doesn't mean that you get married the next day. Maybe I could propose on Valentines Day and then we can just be engaged for a bit. People are normally engaged for a year or two before they tie the knot, right? Is there some standard amount of time that I do not know about? What am I missing? No need to rush into planning or anything. Well, something to think about. I guess I would really need that hand out from Gates for the ring.

Marriage. Wow. Every time I think of weddings I think of Michael's wedding speech from the Office. Did you see that episode because it was HILARIOUS!!! Or that scene from Princess Bride when the priest just keeps going on, and on, and on, and on. Even funnier!!!

Alright, off to work.

14 Days To Go

Well, I am bored. Last couple of hours of the afternoon before I have to go to work. Still no word from Dan (or Gates) and I have given up, at least for today. I guess I really will have to go to work and stop expecting my B.G. handout.

That's alright. Katie is suppose to come to the bar tonight and hang (read:talk to me for hours) during my shift. Monday nights are super slow especially when there is no more Monday Night Football. I guess it is to be expected after the New Year too. All those fresh resolutions to not drink as much seem like a good idea while you still only a couple of weeks in. I am guessing I will start to see all my regulars back by mid-February.

As you know, I started the year with no resolutions. Kinda happy where I am right now and I think I am OK if it stay like this for some time. I am a little worried about Valentines Day though. I just saw my first jewelry commercials of the year this morning. And, the pressure is on. My world is about to become jewelry, chocolate, and roses.

The Pro Bowl and Other Confusing Events

Does anyone really watch the Pro Bowl? Really, who is it that watches the Pro Bowl? Did you see any coverage on it? The stands were even kind of empty. Hilarious. 41-55.

Now onto other confusing events... I hate it when I recommend someone for a job and they end up screwing it up. A friend I met at the bar is looking for a web site designer so without really thinking about it I recommended my other friend Dan. I went on and on about his work, his abilities, and all the stuff you are suppose to say. I even gave the guy Dan's website address and contact info.

Three days later the guy is back at the bar and he is less then impressed with Dan. Shock. I should have known better. The guy sets a meeting with Dan "the idiot" on Monday morning and Dan does not show up. In addition to the no-show, he doesn't call, doesn't email, doesn't reschedule. Nothing. How do people hand this situation? The guy was looking at me like I was an moron for recommended Dan and honestly, he was right.

What would Gates do? He probably wouldn't have made the recommendation or hang out with Dan in the first place.

Project Clean

I am happy to report that my apartment is already cleaned out and ready for Project: Girlfriend Move In. The date still stands on February 28th, but I have already noticed more and more of her belongings around. She says that it is easier to leave some stuff here over the month so their is less to do on the 28th. Sure, sure I get it, but I actually think that it means the "move in" date already happened.

Honestly, I am starting to feel like Gates a bit. I am now going to have more money every month since we are splitting rent, utilities, and stuff like that. Well, maybe not exactly Gates, but I do have some extra cash in my pocket. Got to love that.

My neighbor just got a guitar and has been playing non-stop. If I hear Stairway to Heaven one more time I think I might loose it. I actually considered inviting him over for a beer just to stop his practice session. Is that wrong? Not that I care. I most likely will invite him over. It's that or I start playing the real version on the loudest possible setting so he realizes how horrible he is.

Looking Towards the Future

Every year the football season seems to go by quicker and quicker. I don't know if it happens become I am getting older (and of course, more handsome) or if it happens because I play fantasy football. Fantasy football can make every day fly by. Really, I am not sure what does it.

All I really can tell you is that life is good. Still no hand out from Gates, but life is good. My girl is good, my job is good, and that means life is good. Did I type "good" yet? Anyway, we are about to enter February which means that I am entering my last month living as a single man. She is officially moving in on February 28th and I am spending the next several weeks packing (read:throwing away) a wide variety of items that I can now go without.

Those couch pillow with the holes (recently found out they are called throw pillows) are just one item among the many things that can now call the dump their home. My old magazines (goodbye Scarlett) and plenty of other unnecessary items will be gone. And, for now, that is all I have to say.

CES and ME

It's 2011 and I have come to yet another conclusion. Bill Gates and I might share an interest... the CES show. Well, it might not be just me and Gates. The CES links global markets and catches the attention of countless people around the globe. And, why shouldn't it? With all the tech-heads and gadget addicted people the CES should catch just about everyones attention. It makes it almost impossible to decide what to save my money for next. Any suggestions?

Well, I kinda left you hanging on my "ah-ha" moments over the holidays. I was on a role with my realizations until, that is, I forgot to stop having them. Guess it kinda of happened along the same time I met Katie. Go figure. And, yes she decided to move it. Not until March (due to her apartment lease) and I think it will work out fine.

The good news is I really won't need some time of monetary handout to fix up my place. Katie is bringing everything she owns with her. I guess this means I will have a stocked kitchen and two couches. Two beds I guess too. Hmmmmm… we have a lot of logistics to figure out.