Saturday, March 04, 2006
Sour Grapes
An update on my last post....
Despite my noble intentions, sexy boots, and a reasonable amount of self confidence, last night with the ex was in many ways a somewhat bitter experience. I tried to rise above it all and be happy for his new life with wife and child. And truly, I believe I was doing well until he whipped out the (a) baby photos and (b) VIDEOS OF HIS PERFECT AND HAPPY FAMILY (including the staple golden retriever pup). After about 20 minutes of viewing I suggested we head out for dinner (before I succumbed to the overwhelming urge to floss my eyeballs).
After dinner I drove him to the airport where he caught his flight home to domestic bliss. It's very odd to see a player settle down - the feeling was almost cultish, like he had repressed his former self and tucked his schmoozing charm away somewhere (mid-life crisis at 40?). He's grown up, but lost a bit of himself in the process (perhaps not such a bad thing).
Despite the occasional pang of bitterness (did I mention he's soon being transferred to Paris?), I actually appreciate being able to see with a bit more clarity where I came from and where I'm heading.
(Ya, right.)
Despite my noble intentions, sexy boots, and a reasonable amount of self confidence, last night with the ex was in many ways a somewhat bitter experience. I tried to rise above it all and be happy for his new life with wife and child. And truly, I believe I was doing well until he whipped out the (a) baby photos and (b) VIDEOS OF HIS PERFECT AND HAPPY FAMILY (including the staple golden retriever pup). After about 20 minutes of viewing I suggested we head out for dinner (before I succumbed to the overwhelming urge to floss my eyeballs).
After dinner I drove him to the airport where he caught his flight home to domestic bliss. It's very odd to see a player settle down - the feeling was almost cultish, like he had repressed his former self and tucked his schmoozing charm away somewhere (mid-life crisis at 40?). He's grown up, but lost a bit of himself in the process (perhaps not such a bad thing).
Despite the occasional pang of bitterness (did I mention he's soon being transferred to Paris?), I actually appreciate being able to see with a bit more clarity where I came from and where I'm heading.
(Ya, right.)
// posted by snadersnap @ 7:56 AM 
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