September 30, 2008

• "Matt, are you married?"

  I met one of my new coworkers today.  She’s married, with kids, a wicked sense of
  humor and a bundle of energy.  We had
  chatted over the phone for several weeks prior to today’s meeting.  She also met up with a couple of my other
  colleagues.   While we were all chatting, she asked me
  politely if I had kids.   I said no and continued typing and staring at
  my laptop.  She then asked how long I was
  married.  I said I’m not married.   She
  then asked me if I wanted her to set me up with someone.  I deftly changed the subject but she wasn’t
  biting.  She continued to hone in like a
  mom fixated on a brat.  I ducked and
  weaved like a mouse eluding a cat.  I tossed out  practiced and well rehearsed lines. 
  Another colleague giggled with amusement at my predicament.  I smiled back confident I would escape.

  But she pursued me like a horny old man.  You like kids?  I know some single moms.   I
  started to crack.  “Oh look – Matt’s
  blushing!   I’ve never seen him blush before.”  They both giggled.  I laughed at my reaction.  Luckily we all had to break for another
  meeting.  But not before they let loose
  another joke about what they would wear to my wedding. 

  Good lord… I can’t believe I blushed. 

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