November 20, 2008
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I was having lunch with a bunch of people from work today. It's the first time in ages that I've gone out for lunch. I usually just grab a bagel or something simple and eat at my desk. It was a nice break and we were at a nice restaurant. It was some event from work so I didn't have to pay.
At one point during lunch, everyone around me was talking about their sons or daughters (school, sports, where to buy clothes, babysitters, school friends, etc....). I then realized that I was the only single guy there. You folks know how much I would like to have a kid. It was painful listening to it and I had to hide my emotions. At least no one was complaining about their kids. Thankfully the conversation drifted on to something else.
Someone from work also asked if I wanted to go on a blind date. I laughed and politely said no. She told me it was a good friend who was single. Her friend was wondering if there were any decent, good single men around. My coworker said she thought of me. I was flattered but... nah. Like it or not, my bf is stuck with me. hee hee...
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Reminds me of the episode on
" Friends " where Mathew Perry's coworkers think that he is gay and try to get him to go on a date with another gay friend of theirs. This is similar in a reverse way.
You should have just said "I am spoken for already, thanks."
Haha~~My co-workers tried to set me up with someone inside the same company too!! I totally know how you're going through. Lucky Mattie!
you're a single man? I think not.
what's your bf gonna think when he sees that? *tsk tsk*
We share those feelings. Tawn and I would very much like children and when we hear others talk about their children - especially when they are frustrated with their children- it is hard not to grab them by the lapels and ask whether they realize how precious a gift it is to have children. Something not to be taken for granted.
Another thing not to be taken for granted is the assumption that someone is single just because you don't know about their personal life. I wish coworkers wouldn't do that. I agree with Zakiah, "Thanks, but I'm already spoken for."
Lunch! Mmm...
I had a feeling that you like kids since you talk about your interactions with your nephews a lot. Have you thought of adopting?
yeah, i'm leaning more to not having kids than having. Although I wouldn't totally dismiss the idea. But as I always say, I'll take things a date at at a time,
I a with you there. I am always getting offers to find me a date. Some of the patients at our office flirt all the time. I luck out with the statement that I have lived alone too long to become involved with anyone. That I really enjoy my own space. Sure I do enjoy kids but also nice to see them going back to parents.
Good luck!
@ZSA_MD - I think they are on to me at work... hee hee.
@curry69curry - oh yeah, I remember that! You wrote about it some time ago. hahahaha
@tomatoboi - ducks and hide. hee hee.
@christao408 - I know, if you're going to be whining and complaining about your kids, why have them in the first place?
@mmmagination - it's always crossed my mind. Oh - and it's my bf's nephews. I don't have any close relatives here.
@alchemystfury - "a date at a time" - nice one.
@Fatcat723 - I always sneak them a sugar treat before handing them back to their parents. hahahaha
i just hate it when that happens to me.
@rudyhou - yeah... awkward moment.
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