Had date numero six with Mr. Show Biz last night. Unsurprisingly, it went great. It was interesting, though, because I think we're starting to see one another's flaws. His politics are a little too far to the right for my taste (and vice versa- I think he thinks I'm a bleeding heart liberal, which I suppose I am). At least he's socially liberal, though- very live and let live- so I can live with that. If he wasn't, I don't think this would work. Also- and I realize how petty this sounds- but I hated his shoes last night! We both decided to go a little more casual last night, and I really liked the outfit he wore, but the shoes were circa mid-nineties, and I never even liked them when they were in style, and now, well, they just need to go. I'm not going to say anything to him about them, of course, because I don't believe in fixing men or dressing them up like Ken dolls. If he's happy wearing them, then I'm happy- I just try to not look down. I often date men with horrible taste in footwear. His work shoes are great, but these- ugh. I think he disliked a lot of dresses I've worn, so it all balances out in the end. If this is the worst complaint we have about one another, I think we'll be in good shape.
Anyway, we saw "Away We Go" with Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski (sp.?). It was so cute. I really liked it. It had so many layers and levels, and it was just a simple, heartfelt, funny piece. I recommend it! Then we went to a Spanish tapas restaurant. Luckily he'd made reservations because there was a long line of people waiting for a table (I love a man who runs a tight ship!). It was delicious, and once again I ate and drank way too much. Oh, gluttony, I love it! Friday nights don't count in diet land ; ) ... not that I'm dieting, but you know what I mean.
I began taking prerequisites for nursing school on Thursday. I have my Bachelor's degree, but I never took microbiology, anatomy, and a few other courses in school. So I've decided to start chipping away at my pre-reqs, slowly but surely. This summer I'm taking "Calculating Drugs and Solutions." We had a test the first day, and I was one of only a few people who aced it (as a sub, I should!). It was actually kind of fun! I like being in school and interacting with different people and learning. I wish I could just be a professional student, and that was my job. I want to be a lifelong learner and just take classes part-time forever.
nursing school sounds fun! it also sounds like a lot of work. :) are you thinking seriously about becoming a nurse?
ReplyDeleteHey Z! Kinda... pursuing acting is so expensive, and I need a flexible job that pays well in order to support my real goals... if I can get through 2 or 3 years of hell, I'll have that job! It's really an ideal occupation for an artist... we'll see how my pre-reqs go, though... I might be singing a different tune in a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteSocially liberal is the only type of liberalism that matters. And I don't say that just because I'm a social liberal but a fiscal conservative.
ReplyDeleteWhat type of shoes did he wear? Penny loafers, huaraches, birkenstocks, mandals? I'm trying to get a mental picture here. Maybe you can hide the shoes the next time you're at his house? If owning one pair of bad shoes is his worst offense, then count your lucky stars!
ReplyDeleteI hear you on wanting to be a professional student. I miss sitting in a classroom and learning. Good luck with your nursing pre-reqs! Have you seen "Nurse Jackie"? It's pretty entertaining.
If you say so, Avitable... if you say so! ; )
ReplyDeleteKara, well, I'm not exactly sure what they were... I think they were Skechers, though. Like the puffy skater shoes. Some Skechers are okay, but I generally don't like them and never have. I'm probably offending a few people right now... they're not that bad, I suppose. I've just always found them incredibly ugly. Hiding his shoes, LOL... I like that idea... With my luck, he'd catch me in the act and that wouldn't look crazy at all!!
Yeah, classrooms are so fun! There's like this camaraderie that you share with the other students that you just don't find anywhere else. I've heard "Nurse Jackie" is really good, so I need to check that out. I loved Edie Falco on Sopranos, so I'm sure she's knocking this out of the park, too. I've also heard good things about True Blood, so that's on my list, too! So many good shows to keep up with!