I think it’s a rule that if you’re going to post on a weekend, you have to use bullets. So…
First, the Positives (because I’m a positives come first kinda girl) about meeting Deanna for lunch on Friday:
- Normal. Oh. My. God. So normal.
- More specifically, MY version of normal.
- I may have mentioned that she smokes. (Although not loudly, like me. I’m not sure if that’s good or bad…)
- She found me The Greatest Taco Salad In The Whole Wide World (which is a crucial part of any low carber’s diet, in my opinion). A real taco salad without black beans or corn or any of the other crap that they put in Taco Salads down here in the name of “authentic Tex-Mex”. And it was like $6.
- She swears. And, obviously, she doesn’t have the charm that I do with my little squeaky voice. But, you can’t hold that against her. I am a rare find.
- Who were we talking about again?
- Oh yes, Deanna. Deanna with the red curly hair (just like my mommy! Awwww…)
- She has a kid (a 14 year old son, specifically) - whom she talked about an appropriate non-nauseating, non-this-is-weird-you-never-mention-your-kid amount.
- She asked about my kids - again, in healthy, normal, comfortable amounts.
- She’s a transplant too. She’s like, an official Tour Guide For Moving To Florida!!
- She’s funny - I should really rearrange this because funny is more important than just about anything.
- She clearly thought I was funny. I mean, who wouldn’t? I know. But still, one in the plus column.
- She’s social. She drinks. She gets out of the house and is already offering to drive me around for my first “night out”. How do you not love a willing driver?
Now… obviously she’s not perfect. So, here are the con’s…
- She’s Canadian. And yet, she doesn’t say “aboat” or “eh” or any of the things that really make it cool to introduce someone as your Canadian Friend.
- She golfs. Apparently, she’s even kind of good at it. The last time I was on a golf course I cried.
- She doesn’t live next door. How do you stalk someone if you have to drive to do it? And, plus, what if I need like, sugar, or something?
- Seriously though, she does live something like 20 minutes from me. Which makes getting together for “Grown Up” time a little difficult.*
All in all, she showed quite well. Brava. Blue Ribbon for you, Deanna!
*Seriously though, how do you people go out when you don’t live in a 6 block town with the local bar two blocks away??
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Sounds as though your lunch went very well…I see what you mean about the cons.. specifically the golf part. The last time I was on a course was when I was 19.. we girls Sucked (yes with a capital S) so as it was starting to get dark, and we were a little inebriated.. we rolled down this huge hill near the end of the course. In my opinion… some of the best fun that can be had on a golf course.
So, serious golfing ability aside, it seems that Deanna is a great addition to your Florida experience.. Taco salad and a driver! That’s a powerful combo!
I am still in “in-law hell” and thus, quite happy that my favorite bloggers are choosing this weekend to blog.. it’s like you all called each other or something!
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hahaha—you are too kind. You forgot to tell them about how I nearly aspirated on the hottest friggin jalapeno pepper EVER and my throat still hurts from it.
And I never claimed to be good at golfing. Even once. I suck at it! But it really is a lot of fun–I’ll get you out there yet, even if I have to keep you drunk and/or laughing to avoid tears of frustration!
It really was fun. I’ll call you tomorrow, and yes, I’m planning your first adult outing for sure. And yes, I’ll drive.
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OK we might want to go a little slow here Britt. I mean, while I have never actually met one, I hear the Internet is full of sexual predators and this DeannaBanana sounded a bit like one of those people you hear about on the evening news. I mean, she said she wanted to take you out for an “adult” adventure and she was willing to keep you drunk the entire time. This Deanna could be a real sex fiend on the loose and maybe you would be safer to just send her to Oklahoma so I can check her out. Oh yeah, send lots of booze and help me think of an alibi to tell Mrs. Y2K. eh…. all in the interests of keeping you safe, of course.
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aboat the “transplant” thing
I didn’t think anyone from florida was really “from” florida
hmm….
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I agree with Y2K, be careful Britt…it might be one of your fans that moved to Florida after living in Tennessee shortly after you but created this whole blog and other life to make it appear that she had lived there much longer. She put on make up; you’ve seen Mrs. Doubtfire, right?? and really she is just an obsessed fan just trying to get closer to you…it’s just a thought…I’m sure she is who she says she is, but in today’s world, you just never know…LOL!! Really though, I’m glad you met a new friend …Oh! Oh! check out my new “public blog” …http://junkfood4thesoul.blogspot.com/ I’ve been doing the MySpace thing for a while, but thought I would try this and just see how things go…my first blog is in honor of you, so check it out :cheesy:
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[quote]*Seriously though, how do you people go out when you don’t live in a 6 block town with the local bar two blocks away??[/quote]
Its called Drinking and Driving. Its a common occurrence, really.
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wow - you like that non-working code shoved in that comment there? I did that especially for you. I really did.
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Okay, that’s it. I am declaring a moratorium. No more Iowa hicks are allowed into the state of Florida.
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Ah yes…going out when you live in a small town is MUCH easier!! I discovered that when I moved from small hometown to just outside of BIG city.
Cabs. Newfound friends that will drive. Drinking and driving IS an option, but a craptastic one.
Horray for finding someone normal and funny and all that. :)
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I think Deanna’s going to invite you golfing as the first outing. :)
Many people don’t realize it, but funniness is supposed to be the highest quality. It’s in the rules somewhere.
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I have a gift for you at my site.
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Sounds like a fun lunch and you didn’t once mention that she is “old”
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That is fantastic!
20 minutes is NOT THAT BAD.
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I love me a good taco salad to, I love the tex mex thing and I have never had corn or black beans in a taco salad….definetely not tex-mex must be a florida thing!
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Floridian restaurants should not be allowed to use the term tex mex. ever. :doh:
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How the FUCK did your review not even include a mention of me, huh?
Dogfucker.
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Annie: yeah, I think I got a memo or something.
DeannaBanana: I still don’t understand why people voluntarily eat something that can kill them.
Y2K: wellll…. in the name of SAFETY and all…
pnbzmom: well, no, that’s true - most of them aren’t. But still, knowing someone with no family, etc. from here is pretty cool.
Sheila: I am too afraid of police. And too cheap for fines.
Mr. Fab: WHAT?!?! What’d I doooo?
Kellie: I think I definitely need to look into how well cabs service the suburbs.
t: well, that should be interesting since I don’t any clubs. Guess that makes me official Cart Driver!
Trish K: Tijuana Flats!! You MUST go to one ASAP!!
Turnbaby: well, I figured that was a given.
themuttprincess: no, in all seriousness, it’s not. And it sure as hell beats 1400 miles!!
debkitty: yeah, they keep telling me it’s “authentic”. Pfft.
Brandi: no shit, right? I mean, we’re pretty fucking far from TEXAS last I checked.
avitable: I mentioned you! See where I was talking about how people drink and get home??
That was all for you, baby.
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If we ever meet, I guarantee I will say “eh” an embarrassing number of times
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You’re still a dogfucker.
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Janelle - sorry, you got caught in the SPAM filter!!! It’s like my filter is trying to protect me too!!! LOL
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PU: and also drink copious amounts of beer, eh!
Avitable: yeah, well, I’m still not showing you my boobs. So I win.
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You have to drive a little more carefully when the town is larger than six blocks…. :thumbsup:
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yay, britt has a new friend! i’m so glad your meeting went well.
ya know, 20 minutes really isn’t the worst thing in the world. my best friend lives 25 minutes away. but she is so worth the drive.
just no drinking and driving for you, oh mother of 2 who owns a convertible. gotta keep you safe. you don’t want avitable raising those kids now do you??
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debkitty: when I drink, nothing comes in variables or stages - so driving “more” or “less” careful is pretty much not an option! LOL
hello: oh believe me, I know. I am a fool when I drink - but I KNOW I’m a fool and have never uttered the words “I’m FIIIINE” in my life. LOL
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