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hkellickAs weekends go, this one was.. alright. Could have been better in places.
The weekend with Kristen officially started a little early. It was decided that the two of us just needed to talk about stuff (we sort of had a fight, but not really, ya know? In reality, we were both just overstressed and overtired and we sniped at each other). So she got here before 11:30 and the two of us talked for about an hour. Then she went to sleep while I ran some errands and watched Muppet Movie.
Around 4:30, her parents called my house looking for her. Josh answered and it was Kristen's dad who wanted to know where Kristen was.
Apparently, they'd been calling her cellphone trying to get ahold of her (she was sleeping. She'd have been sleeping if she was still in Rochester too.) Anyways, I woke up Kristen and she called back and they asked if she could be ready by 5:00. Uh.. no. Instead, they agreed on 5:45 at a place near me called Elmo's.
So Kristen, muttering to herself for a little while how she couldn't believe they did that (and yet, she can believe they did that. Apparently this has happened before.), got up and showered and we were there just at 5:45. Dinner was.. painless. The wings were OK and I got to meet Kristen's sister Katie (who really DOES look just like her mother.).
We looked at the time and said "Well, we COULD make the early "School of Rock"" and tried, but got there just a tad too late and decided we were both pretty tired anyways. (Don't know WHEN, but I will see that movie.)
So we were going to go home and watch the first episode of Farscape, maybe more. Sadly, when we got home, mom was watching TV and "Resented being sent to her room." (Mom was in a crappy mood all weekend and I'm not sure why.), so we ended up killing some time before we went to bed.
Mom also relayed a message from my grandmother who suggested I go out and buy a REAL suit and that just getting a jacket and a nice pair of pants wouldn't look good enough to impress anyone. At first I was distressed, because I DID wanna look good, but I only have so much. In the end, it was decided we'd look, look at prices, see if we can afford anything.
Sunday, the plan was we were going to go shopping. We had a whole bunch of things to get done (including, very importantly, getting me a new suit so that I looked good come Friday.). I called grandma and asked her for ideas of places to look and Kristen, in a flash of brilliance, called her father (who's a banker, so wears suits all the time.) and with a list of places, were prepared to go out.
Grandma also suggested I bring mom along, because people might cheat us. But to be honest.. I just didn't want to do that. Shopping with mom is NOT fun. We have to wait for her to walk. We have to wait for her as she looks along her racks. It's just not fun. I had Kristen along who had SOME idea for fashion and we agreed that'd be enough.
So we decided to do the suit first and the "fun shopping" later. We tried the Eastern Hills Mall first, found what appeared to be my size at JC Pennys (I'm a 52L.. mostly. The problem is that my shoulders are too long for their width (or too narrow for their length) and so nothing sits on my shoulder properly.), but nothing there. Not much at the other places either, but someone suggested a store named Syms which was nearby.
Got in and were helped by a gentlemen who DID sell me a suit, a really sharp looking deal that was good (in front) from about the collar down, but in the back was way too big and in the shoulders.. the shoulders weren't right. The salesman seemed to suggest that I could wear it well, but to be honest, even I must admit (now) that it was way too big and that fitting it would be more diffiicult. So we bought it, bought shoes, socks, a new tie and a new belt and were going to go to the tailors today to get it fitted (Cuff the pants, bring the sleeves up etc.)
Then we went to get gas and Perkins for a late lunch (by then we were starving) and then off to Walden-Galleria for fun shopping.
Got home about 5:45 and mom had already ordered dinner withous us, but we could have the lasagna and make it ourselves if we so chose.. uh.. OK, then.
So we ask if we can bring her up after the game so we can watch Farscape. Nope, said she, I'm watching TV and sewing.
Uh... fine, then. So we decided that I'd watch the Bills game and Kristen would nap until about 8:00
About 8:00 I come down with the unfitted suit. Josh saw the potential in it. He agreed it needed to be fitted, but he thought it looked fine. Mom's only comment was "It's too big. You'll look silly."
At this point in time, I finally got a chance to corner Josh alone (he was getting ready for bed) and I asked her what was going on with mom. He couldn't tell me. I begged and he told me mom was upset because this was my first suit and she wanted to be a part of it. OK, I understand somewhat, but... she was being childish about it. I'm sorry if I hurt her feelings, but I really needed to do this on my own. The only one who suggested bringing mom along was grandma and it was for.. I forget the reason.
But it was a NICE shopping trip. Kristen and I talked about EVERYTHING.. we talked about Rochesterians, our family, what will happen when I move out, to.. how nice it would be if I DID land this job for Weston and Sampson (or any other job in the general Boston area.), especially once Kristen moved out to join me.
And mom was just being a childish... poopyhead about it.
Anyways... so Kristen slept until just before 8. Then at mom's dismissal of my suit and my cornering of Josh, her and I talked about how annoyed and upset I was with my mom for her behavior.
Then at 9, she announced she'd go up, so the two of us watched the first episode of Farscape. It got my attention. I'd certainly be willing to watch a few more. I can see myself becoming a fan :)
After that, the two of us talked a little more and went to sleep.
I have to admit, I'd have LIKED to have seen a movie or gone to a haunted house of some sort or even carved a pumpkin, but... we didn't get to it and.. actually, it was pretty quality "us" time, even if we didn't have much actual fun.
Today, the plan was the two of would go the Tailors, drop the suit off and![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
ecwoodburn would go home. That was the plan.
What really happened is.. we got there, they said the suit WAS too big and they'd have to take alot off and it would be expensive. Perhaps I could go back and try a different size?
So we went back, and talked a bit and tried to decide whether to just get the suit fixed or try on another. In the end, Itried a couple others and ended up with a different suit (same size, 50L is just too small up front, I guess. Yes, going on a diet would be good and I will when I can :p I don't have the two hours a day to devote to that at the moment. :p ) 3 buttons, though, and a vest coming with it. SO we returned the old one, brought in the new one and by the time we were done and home, it was 11:30.
Kristen and I said goodbye *sob* and she went to BK while I went to work.
And here I am now.
All in all, as weekends go, it wasn't terrible. I wish my mother were a little more understanding and I wish we'd had more time to do more, but.. I'll see her Wednesday for a couple of hours and Saturday and Sunday and some of Monday, so.. I'll deal.
I love you, Kristen :)
Happy (1 day away from) 4 months together :)
The weekend with Kristen officially started a little early. It was decided that the two of us just needed to talk about stuff (we sort of had a fight, but not really, ya know? In reality, we were both just overstressed and overtired and we sniped at each other). So she got here before 11:30 and the two of us talked for about an hour. Then she went to sleep while I ran some errands and watched Muppet Movie.
Around 4:30, her parents called my house looking for her. Josh answered and it was Kristen's dad who wanted to know where Kristen was.
Apparently, they'd been calling her cellphone trying to get ahold of her (she was sleeping. She'd have been sleeping if she was still in Rochester too.) Anyways, I woke up Kristen and she called back and they asked if she could be ready by 5:00. Uh.. no. Instead, they agreed on 5:45 at a place near me called Elmo's.
So Kristen, muttering to herself for a little while how she couldn't believe they did that (and yet, she can believe they did that. Apparently this has happened before.), got up and showered and we were there just at 5:45. Dinner was.. painless. The wings were OK and I got to meet Kristen's sister Katie (who really DOES look just like her mother.).
We looked at the time and said "Well, we COULD make the early "School of Rock"" and tried, but got there just a tad too late and decided we were both pretty tired anyways. (Don't know WHEN, but I will see that movie.)
So we were going to go home and watch the first episode of Farscape, maybe more. Sadly, when we got home, mom was watching TV and "Resented being sent to her room." (Mom was in a crappy mood all weekend and I'm not sure why.), so we ended up killing some time before we went to bed.
Mom also relayed a message from my grandmother who suggested I go out and buy a REAL suit and that just getting a jacket and a nice pair of pants wouldn't look good enough to impress anyone. At first I was distressed, because I DID wanna look good, but I only have so much. In the end, it was decided we'd look, look at prices, see if we can afford anything.
Sunday, the plan was we were going to go shopping. We had a whole bunch of things to get done (including, very importantly, getting me a new suit so that I looked good come Friday.). I called grandma and asked her for ideas of places to look and Kristen, in a flash of brilliance, called her father (who's a banker, so wears suits all the time.) and with a list of places, were prepared to go out.
Grandma also suggested I bring mom along, because people might cheat us. But to be honest.. I just didn't want to do that. Shopping with mom is NOT fun. We have to wait for her to walk. We have to wait for her as she looks along her racks. It's just not fun. I had Kristen along who had SOME idea for fashion and we agreed that'd be enough.
So we decided to do the suit first and the "fun shopping" later. We tried the Eastern Hills Mall first, found what appeared to be my size at JC Pennys (I'm a 52L.. mostly. The problem is that my shoulders are too long for their width (or too narrow for their length) and so nothing sits on my shoulder properly.), but nothing there. Not much at the other places either, but someone suggested a store named Syms which was nearby.
Got in and were helped by a gentlemen who DID sell me a suit, a really sharp looking deal that was good (in front) from about the collar down, but in the back was way too big and in the shoulders.. the shoulders weren't right. The salesman seemed to suggest that I could wear it well, but to be honest, even I must admit (now) that it was way too big and that fitting it would be more diffiicult. So we bought it, bought shoes, socks, a new tie and a new belt and were going to go to the tailors today to get it fitted (Cuff the pants, bring the sleeves up etc.)
Then we went to get gas and Perkins for a late lunch (by then we were starving) and then off to Walden-Galleria for fun shopping.
Got home about 5:45 and mom had already ordered dinner withous us, but we could have the lasagna and make it ourselves if we so chose.. uh.. OK, then.
So we ask if we can bring her up after the game so we can watch Farscape. Nope, said she, I'm watching TV and sewing.
Uh... fine, then. So we decided that I'd watch the Bills game and Kristen would nap until about 8:00
About 8:00 I come down with the unfitted suit. Josh saw the potential in it. He agreed it needed to be fitted, but he thought it looked fine. Mom's only comment was "It's too big. You'll look silly."
At this point in time, I finally got a chance to corner Josh alone (he was getting ready for bed) and I asked her what was going on with mom. He couldn't tell me. I begged and he told me mom was upset because this was my first suit and she wanted to be a part of it. OK, I understand somewhat, but... she was being childish about it. I'm sorry if I hurt her feelings, but I really needed to do this on my own. The only one who suggested bringing mom along was grandma and it was for.. I forget the reason.
But it was a NICE shopping trip. Kristen and I talked about EVERYTHING.. we talked about Rochesterians, our family, what will happen when I move out, to.. how nice it would be if I DID land this job for Weston and Sampson (or any other job in the general Boston area.), especially once Kristen moved out to join me.
And mom was just being a childish... poopyhead about it.
Anyways... so Kristen slept until just before 8. Then at mom's dismissal of my suit and my cornering of Josh, her and I talked about how annoyed and upset I was with my mom for her behavior.
Then at 9, she announced she'd go up, so the two of us watched the first episode of Farscape. It got my attention. I'd certainly be willing to watch a few more. I can see myself becoming a fan :)
After that, the two of us talked a little more and went to sleep.
I have to admit, I'd have LIKED to have seen a movie or gone to a haunted house of some sort or even carved a pumpkin, but... we didn't get to it and.. actually, it was pretty quality "us" time, even if we didn't have much actual fun.
Today, the plan was the two of would go the Tailors, drop the suit off and
ecwoodburn would go home. That was the plan.What really happened is.. we got there, they said the suit WAS too big and they'd have to take alot off and it would be expensive. Perhaps I could go back and try a different size?
So we went back, and talked a bit and tried to decide whether to just get the suit fixed or try on another. In the end, Itried a couple others and ended up with a different suit (same size, 50L is just too small up front, I guess. Yes, going on a diet would be good and I will when I can :p I don't have the two hours a day to devote to that at the moment. :p ) 3 buttons, though, and a vest coming with it. SO we returned the old one, brought in the new one and by the time we were done and home, it was 11:30.
Kristen and I said goodbye *sob* and she went to BK while I went to work.
And here I am now.
All in all, as weekends go, it wasn't terrible. I wish my mother were a little more understanding and I wish we'd had more time to do more, but.. I'll see her Wednesday for a couple of hours and Saturday and Sunday and some of Monday, so.. I'll deal.
I love you, Kristen :)
Happy (1 day away from) 4 months together :)
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Date: 2003-10-20 11:04 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2003-10-20 11:22 am (UTC)And yes, I need to move out ASAP.
It's all a part of my plan.
Step 1: Get a job
Step 2: Look for an apartment
Step 3: Move
Step 4: Take over the world
Step 5: Force the world to bake cookies for me.
Step 6: Eat The cookies.
See, I've got it all figured out? ;)
I dunno. I suspect the entire family is going through growing pains of a sort. Despite all the thought I know I've put into it, neither I, nor they remember what life with Howard REALLY living Somewhere Else is like. Especially with a new independent, actually living in an apartment, has a real-life job sort of Howard.
In some ways, I can imagines some changes. I can imagine me experimenting with cooking. I can imagine me experimenting with Interior Decorating (of a sort). I can imagine what sort of things I'd budget as priorities (Internet) and what I'd be willing to give away (Digital Cable). Other things.. I don't know. I have no idea what to expect.
This whole "Growing Up" concept is both exciting and terrifying, but for better or for worse, I feel truly ready for it. :)
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Date: 2003-10-20 05:43 pm (UTC)Read this earlier, was positive I had something to say but can't remember what. Other than that e-mail that's going to
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Date: 2003-10-20 06:07 pm (UTC)She'll never respect me again! ;(
Hee.
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Date: 2003-10-20 07:12 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2003-10-21 12:39 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2003-10-21 01:11 am (UTC)