2008...It's Gonna Be Great

So, I met up with Jeff earlier. And I feel REALLY great about our meeting. He told me about the company and what all the position would entail, and what's to be expected and all that. Everything sounds GREAT. He's a great guy and I think it would be great to work with him. Not to mention the position itself seems to be well within my spectrum of experience. I think this is exactly what I need, to start the new year off right. But....

...yes, there's a but. There's one slight problem. Back in September, I...I, uh, joined the Navy. Yeah...don't ask. Just know that I did it. Swore in, all that. I'm supposed to ship for bootcamp on June 03, 2008. Well, since September I've sort of decided that that was a hasty decision and although I wholeheartedly think it would be good for me, I just don't think it's for me. If that makes sense. So, I plan, on Saturday to tell my recruiter, it ain't goin' down. Pretty sure you're probably thinking: uh...can you just GET OUT of that, after you've already joined and sworn in? Well, based on what I've read and what I've been told by others, I can. I guess we'll see, come Saturday morning.

Nothing else to report. Only 2 meals to day...but uh, look at what I whipped up for breakfast:

Gawd, it was good. Mmm.

Okay, I think that's about it for today folks. Oh wait...one other thing, I did part 2 of the Vocaburap (*see previous entry for the first video):

And now for tonight's excerpt from he's just not that into you- The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys:

Chapter 1 he's just not that into you if he's not asking you out Because if he likes you, trust me, he will ask you out

Many women have said to me, "Greg, men run the world." Wow. That makes us sound pretty capable. So tell me, why would you think we could be incapable of something as simple as picking up the phone and asking you out? You seem to think at times that we're "too shy" or we "just got out of something." Let me remind you: Men find it very satisfying to get what they want. (Particularly after a difficult day of running the world.) If we want you, we will find you. If you don't think you gave him enough time to notice you, take the time it took you to notice him and divide by half.

Now you being the life-changing experience of reading our book. We have put the stories we have heard and questions we've been asked in a simple question-and-answer format. If you're lucky, you'll read the following questions and know what they are: Excuses that women have mad for their unsatisfying situations. If you're not so lucky, we've also included handy titles to clue you in. *BEGIN EXCERPT*

THE "MAYBE HE DOESN'T WANT TO RUIN THE FRIENDSHIP EXCUSE'

Dear Greg,

I'm so disappointed, I have this friend that I've known platonically for about ten years. He lives in a different city and recently he was in town for work, so we met for dinner. All of a sudden it felt like we were on a date. He was completely flirting with me. He even said to me, as he was checking me out, "So, what, you're working the whole 'model thing' now?" (That's flirting, right?) We both agreed that we should get together again soon. Well, Greg, I'm disappointed because it's been two weeks and he hasn't called me. Can I call him? He might be nervous about turning the friendship into romance. Can't I give him a nudge now? Isn't that what friends are for?

-Jodi

Dear Friendly Girl,

Two weeks is two weeks, except when it's ten years and two weeks. That's how long ago he decided whether or not he could date a model or a girl who looks like one. Can you be a pal and give him a nudge? Nudge away, friendster-but watch how fast that nudge doesn't get a return phone call. And if you're dinner/date did feel different to him, it's been two weeks and he's had time to think about it and decide he's just not that into you. Here's the truth: Guys don't mind messing up a friendship if could lead to sex, whether it be a "fuck buddy" situation or a meaningful romance. Go find someone that lives in your zip code who will be rocked to the core by your deep conversation and model looks.

I hate to tell you, but that whole "I don't want to ruin the friendship" excuse is a racket. It works so well because it seems so wise. Sex could mess up a friendship. Unfortunately, in the entire history of mankind, that excuse has never ever been used by someone who actually means it. If we're really excited about someone, we can't stop ourselves--we want more. If we're friends with someone and attracted to them, we're going to want to take it further. And please don't tell me he's just "scared." The only thing he's scared of--and I say this with a lot of love--is how not attracted to you he is. *END EXCERPT*

Ouch. Been there, done that. No more.

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SSS, out!

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