First date and the horse’s ass
Friday night I did something many of my friends and coworkers thought unthinkable: I met people I DIDN’T KNOW for dinner — a group of moms who blog in or around our dear city. (Or is it a group of bloggers who happen to be moms?)
Get. Out. People you don’t know?!
Well, call me crazy — and I know you will — but I had no hesitation in meeting this group. I mean, why would I? At worse it would be a boring, awkward hour or so and we’d all come up with excuses about relieving babysitters at home to duck out of there. But, as I suspected (and, believe me, dating over the last 5 years has taught me to trust my gut… especially a nauseous one), it was one of the best first dates I’ve ever had. I mean, how could it not be? We had:
- cool people who like to blog (yes, I included me in that statement…remember: cuhraaaazeee)
- presents from Gina — including horse’s ass chocolate from the only store around to carry it, Gene & Boots. Way to go, Gina! (Oh, I guess I should tell you the chocolate was in honor of all the male horse’s behinds we left behind for the evening. It wasn’t applicable to me, but I gladly took one anyway.)
- slices of carrot cake large enough to feed a third world nation (note to Moms everywhere: I did not clean my plate on that one; I was glad to stop at 4 bites — GLAD I say)
- an inept waiter we all secretly prayed our sons will never grow up to be
- Genuine laughter and great stories. Even ones that — gasp! — did not involve our children!
Look, mom bloggers get a bad rap. Yes, some of us primarily write about our kids; some of us write about other things. What this first “date” reminded me of is that, in fact, Jen, Irene, Allison, Karen, Gina, Kim, Burgh Baby’s Mom (ha, but I know her identity) and A Tornado (uh-huh, know her name, too) are interesting, well-rounded, hilarious women. We’re defined by many things in our lives — including our children but also our friends. Call me crazy, but I think we’ll go out again.
PS. Since Blackhorse and the Cherry Tree was such a hit, I think I’ll send KT Tunstall the title of this post and see what she can come up with.
PPS. OK, look, you guys — just because you’re cool, technologically savvy, photo happy, better organized and posted about our gathering well before now (and you didn’t have to steal a photo from the others) DOES NOT make me a horse’s ass. Much.
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I had a lovely first date with you too! Though where was my awkward good-night kiss???? lol (TOTALLY JOKING.)
Sounds like a great night, Susan! I’m sure you’ll do it again–after all, how many events are productive AND fun?
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It took you long enough.
It was a good first date, no doubt about it. Meeting y’all certainly met, even exceeded, expectations. Like Allison said, we all rawk!
It sounds like a great night! I wish I lived near you.
It was so great to meet you on Friday night! And yeah, if my son turns into our waiter I will cry!
Yay! Glad you had fun!
Good for you.
Sadly, my son already IS our waiter. But he’s only 11, so there’s hope.
Sounds like a fantastic night, Susan! Nothing like expanding your horizons and your friendship circle in one shot…
Oh, man! You got to meet Burgh Baby’s Mom? I am so envious of the both of you!!