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Monday, January 7, 2013

Anticipation

It's Monday.  Normally Mondays aren't my thing.  But this Monday?  I'm not hating it.

I'm going on the world's shortest trip this week.  Orlando Wednesday morning through Friday evening.  Two nights, essentially two full days, as I land in Orlando via direct flight at 9:20 am.  Because I am an overgrown child, I am most excited about returning to Universal to see Harry Potter World again.  And to drink Butterbeer.  And be somewhere warmer, staying in a kickass villa with a big old pool accessible.

I'm bringing books.  A swimsuit.  Capris.  Sandals.  Sunscreen.  :-) 

I just got the plane ticket last night, and this idea was just suggested last night.  I'm not going with a boyfriend or anyone I have romantic interest in at all.  But I'm going, and I'm insanely excited for this tiny, brief getaway from DC.

I'm excited to see if my summer clothes fit a bit better now.  I'm excited because the accommodations have a really nice gym available.  I'm excited to get to go play for a couple of days, with nearly no notice and nearly no time to wait around with feverish anticipation.  Yay!

Second?  I'm still talking to Georgia Guy.  We texted all weekend long, and then he called me Sunday evening.  We talked for over an hour while he finished up his two hour drive back to his current city of residence after visiting his brother.  We talked about our families, our jobs, our past relationship history, general life musings. 

The only thing that puts any measure of frustration into the situation is that he wasn't coming here until April.  And then?  He texts me late this morning to tell me he just found out he's moving here at the beginning of February instead.  Apparently his move had been delayed three times already, and he thought it was going to get bumped to April, but the February date is supposedly sticking now.

Beginning of February is a whole hell of a lot sooner than April.  Much more reasonable, and much more likely that we'll stay in contact until that point and finally get a chance to meet.  His next task is to find somewhere to live, and he had already told me he was hoping to end up in the same city where I happen to live.  Can you imagine?

It's still early, and I've had great conversations with people burn out for lesser reasons than this, so who knows.  But today, it made me happy that he texted me with the news as soon as he found out.  I'll take a little bit of potential and hope!

So yeah, my Monday is not so bad.  And tonight I'll go to the gym and get my workout in, and I will watch the BCS bowl game, and I will make a quick stop at the store for a day of food before I go out of town.  Then I will wake up very early on Wednesday to catch my direct flight, spend three days somewhere lovely, and come home to a weekend.  Complaints?  I don't have any today.  :-)

12 comments:

  1. Funny, I was thinking how painful this Monday is! I'm so glad you're at least not feeling the same way. I'd love to go back to Disney, too - how fun.

    Does he date a lot? I wonder if he's experienced the same "burn out" you have or if he's a little more invested in this and will perhaps try a little harder than some of the other putz's you've gone out with. Here's hoping!!!

    Have a great trip!

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    1. Can you tell how hard I'm working based on my IMMEDIATE reply to your comment? ;)

      He's dated a lot yes, but we've talked about being on similar wavelengths about preferring to meet early so we don't get invested for no reason. However, when I expressed concern about the idea of April testing my patience, he told me a) he's a patient man and b) he's an investment that could pay off big dividends, LOL. If nothing else, he's charming and cute. :)

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  2. Yeah, I haven't done much work AT ALL today.

    haha! I hope he does pay off in dividends for your sake. At least you'll know sooner rather than later if he's boyfriend material or not. Looking forward to hearing more on this.

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  3. I AM SO JEALOUS THAT YOU'RE GOING TO HARRY POTTER WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. I probably didn't need to use all caps for that, but it's true. :)

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    2. It's okay, I get (and appreciate!) the enthusiasm. :D I'm super excited, too!

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  4. I hope his "big dividends" means big dividends in the pants, cuz that's what's really important if you ask me. Although you didn't. There's no shame in my game.

    I'm super jealous you're going to Harry Potter world. That is the only amusement park that could get me into Florida. Still haven't gone, but its on the list o things to do. Have fun on your mini vaca!

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    1. LOL, hey, you're always welcome to share your opinions here! :)

      Yeah, I've never been one to romanticize Florida at all, and I can easily say HP World is my biggest draw there. I'm super excited to head out tomorrow!

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  5. I am just catching up with your blog now as I have had FB deactivated most of January. You should have called or texted me and I would have driven to Orlando to meet you for dinner or something! Hope you had a great trip and enjoyed Universal!

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    1. Hey stranger! Great to hear from you. :) Sorry I didn't contact you while I was in Orlando, but it was an insanely short trip! I feel like I landed, had two whirlwind days and then flew right back out. Next time? :) How are you doing?

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  6. Hi, sorry I just saw this now ! I am doing good and I would definitely love to meet up the next time you make it to Florida :)

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