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Happy Monday! How was everyone's weekend?
Pretty quiet in my world....hung out with the kiddos most of the weekend. I forced them to watch Little Monsters (please, someone remember that movie so I don't feel so old). I think it scared my DD because she invited DS to sleep in her room that night!
Re: Happy Monday! How was everyone's weekend?
Friday-Hung out with a good friend
Saturday-shopping, Running, race, and then Date canceled/rescheduled for sunday
Sunday-Studied, date (see above) canceled/tried to reschedule (SOOO PISSED). Ended up calling over a guy friend (who RP thinks likes me) and we had a good night hanging out at my house.
Seriously....WHO cancels TWO NIGHTS in a row on the weekend? You F-ed up my weekend and my plans!
It was good! Friday night L and I went to the bookstore to buy a gift, and then out for dinner. Saturday he took his DD to a birthday party, while I stayed home and cleaned house (desperately needed). Sunday we relaxed and went to my brother and SIL's house for steak dinner and to hang out with my nephew.
I'm starting with Thursday night- went on a second date with T. It was fun- we get along really well and I feel comfortable being myself with him.
Friday night I had a few glorious hours to myself at my parents' house and was able to catch up on The Vampire Diaries without anyone making fun of me, lol.
Saturday I went through some clothes, cleaned up a bit, then went on a second date with C. It was not good- as soon as I walked in the door, I was ready to leave. After the second date with T, I realized I was really not into C.
Sunday I went on a little shopping spree and picked up some things I really, really love.
XH was in town with the kids, so (starting with Thursday), I went on a date, met up with my FWB, (Friday) prepped for DS's birthday party, (Saturday) went to the party, then Sunday I snuck out for the day and had lunch and a little fun with a new guy I'm seeing. Thinking it might be time to cut the FWB loose now that I've spent a little time with this guy - he might be sliding into that position instead.
Edited to add: Yes, I remember Little Monsters!
Don't worry, I totally remember Little Monsters!!! It might frighten the LO's, haha.
This was my work weekend of the month, so I was at work. I had offered to help on a project last week - in addition to what I do day to day - and apparently that turned into me finding out that I am organizing, running, writing a proposal, AND presenting it to my committee on Monday....that was a fun holy crap moment because I have no idea what I am doing.
It was nice to get home last night and have some me time - not work lady, not super mom, just me. That did lead me to some thinking though - I have a lot going on and though I am excited to go out next Saturday with the match guy I have been talking too he has already said if the date goes well and we set up a second meeting I will be "the only girl he is talking to." He also mentioned how his subscription expires May 10th and doesn't plan to renew - I just signed up 10 days ago. Eeek - I kind of realized that I may still want to talk or at least leave things open on my end, so we will see what happens.
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.
Friday, I overextended myself prepping my place for painting on Sat. Sat, painting was successful and I actually had fun painting with my friends despite some odd things happening.
I successfully dressed up like the 80's with my mini skirt with leggings and bleach jean jacket and all... However, when we got to the event, only 2 other people showed up. We ended up leaving to rent a movie at home but it was a disaster and we went to bed.
Sunday, I played/practice softball for the first time. It was awkward and I didn't feel confident. After practice, 5 people stayed to help me practice and taught me a lot of tips and rules... I feel so much more confident and very glad to know I have a team that is very supportive and encouraging.
All in all, it was fun, disappointing, hard work, depressing, anxious and quite a learning experience all in once.
Oh? I also checked the scale this morning and I am down 5 pounds, yay!
I was pretty low key most of the weekend, Friday I did a demo at a local store with my boot camp and went out to eat after, Saturday I just went to dinner with my friend that I was doing my long run with yesterday. We carbo loaded haha.
Yesterday my first 10 mile run went GREAT. I felt good with energy to spare after so I think I'm ready for the half marathon. Two weeks to go! Only my calves are sore today.
Today I signed up for the New England Tough Mudder in July, with a team from my boot camp. I must be high!!
It was great!
I had my date night on Friday (went with the gold top as a last minute change of warbrobe...I'm really happy I did as the other one wouldn't have fit in with the crowd at ALL!) We saw a live NPR podcasted show that was fun...we grabbed dinner before, drinks afterwards (OK...probably a few too many drinks afterwards) and I ended up staying at his place. I got some great snuggling in (way overdue), he made me breakfast, and we lounged around for until about 2 watching sports. It was kind of a fantastic morning (even though I was a little hungover). It was date #4 with this dude and I'm just taking it one date at a time seeing where it goes. If it moves forward, great. If it doesn't, sucks but I'll be fine. I actually don't have a huge long list of things that I'm overanalyzing about this guy which is a welcome change. He has one issue that I thought would bother me, but surprisingly, it doesn't.
Sunday I went on a great hike with my dog and then went to hang out at the beach for a bit. It was chilly, but nice to get outdoors.
Overall a great weekend!
Absolutely wonderful!
Friday I went hiking with friends. While that was great, the day ended with me in tears.
Saturday was spent at a party at a castle. I had an absolutely wonderful time that has me smiling still today. Its a semi-annual party we have there.
Sunday was recovery day and day with P.
I am STILL sore from the weekend but it was worth it!
I had a great weekend! I tried making plans with "second chance" guy and he flaked so I decided I'm done with him. He's always too busy and I honestly think he's seeing someone else--chances that his EOW schedule changed and he "has his son" every weekend now is just too fishy for me.
Friday I went out to dinner and stayed over my FWB's house. We had a nice time and feel asleep watching Bridesmaids in bed.
Saturday I found an apartment! Then went to dinner with 16 people from volleyball. It was a lot of fun and I made some new friends!
Sunday I had my first kickball game and went out after with them. Then I spray painted a chair for my mom, went on a long walk with a friend and her baby and then went to FWB's house for dinner. He put his back out so I got us takeout and got him thermacare back thing and we relaxed watching tv. I think I really like him...we will see
Umm neither of the above sound anything like a FWB situation. Is there a reason you aren't actually dating?