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Showing posts with label frogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label frogs. Show all posts
Friday, August 15, 2008
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Thursday, August 7, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Crazy Date Etiquette: Story 2
This story isn't really outrageous, but it was a situation that baffled me a little when it happened.
I met this guy once who ended up really, really, really wanting to go out with me. I'm not sure why; I wasn't all that nice to him (although, maybe that's why he was so interested). Anyway, after about the fifth time he asked, I said okay. He made a very big deal about wanting to take me out for a nice dinner at my favorite kind of place. I mean, we discussed this at length, and he wanted me to choose the restaurant and everything.
Now, I could tell he was kind of a basic food, meat and potato guy, while I really like unusual, very ethnic food. So, I chose a great little thai place that I know has a good selection for the not-so-adventurous eater. He said that sounded great.
About an hour before our date, he called to say he wanted to meet me at Outback Steakhouse. huh? He apparently had gotten a craving, and it was his favorite place.
Okay. Listen guys: Outback is fine...for a third or fourth date. But you won't be impressing your lady if you take her there on the first date, and you really won't be impressing her if you made her choose a restaurant in the first place, and then changed your mind.
Like I said, not an outrageous situation, but a baffling one. I will say I wasn't too surprised when we proceeded to have the most boring evening ever. I couldn't wait to finish dinner and go home! And no, there was no second date!
I met this guy once who ended up really, really, really wanting to go out with me. I'm not sure why; I wasn't all that nice to him (although, maybe that's why he was so interested). Anyway, after about the fifth time he asked, I said okay. He made a very big deal about wanting to take me out for a nice dinner at my favorite kind of place. I mean, we discussed this at length, and he wanted me to choose the restaurant and everything.
Now, I could tell he was kind of a basic food, meat and potato guy, while I really like unusual, very ethnic food. So, I chose a great little thai place that I know has a good selection for the not-so-adventurous eater. He said that sounded great.
About an hour before our date, he called to say he wanted to meet me at Outback Steakhouse. huh? He apparently had gotten a craving, and it was his favorite place.
Okay. Listen guys: Outback is fine...for a third or fourth date. But you won't be impressing your lady if you take her there on the first date, and you really won't be impressing her if you made her choose a restaurant in the first place, and then changed your mind.
Like I said, not an outrageous situation, but a baffling one. I will say I wasn't too surprised when we proceeded to have the most boring evening ever. I couldn't wait to finish dinner and go home! And no, there was no second date!
Monday, August 4, 2008
The Frog Prince Part 2
For those of you who enjoyed the first installment of the Muppets in The Frog Prince, here is Part 2 for your viewing pleasure.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The Frog Prince Part 1
In my opinion, the Muppets rule! I love Kermie and friends. Actually, Animal is my favorite, but he didn't star in the Frog Prince movie...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Kiss That Frog
Enjoy this video of Peter Gabrielle singing the frog kissers theme song "Kiss that Frog." I got his from YouTube. It's from the Secret World Live tour in 1996.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
No He Didn't!
I thought I'd experienced some pretty rude behavior on my dating expeditions, but the other day I heard a story that took the cake.
A friend has been doing the internet dating thing (I won't mention which service she is using). She's attractive, early 40's, mom. She's no model, but she looks great...for a 40ish year old.
So, she was e-flirting with a guy, and they decided to meet. She got to the destination early and ordered a glass of wine. A little while later, her guy walked in. He took a look at her, and she smiled. She walked over to her and said "Are you X?" When she said yes, he replied "I don't date liars" and walked out of the bar.
What the $%(?
She was completely blown away. She's also feisty enough to call him later that night and demand to know why he'd been so rude. He claimed she looked nothing like her profile picture (not true), and if she'd lie about that, what else would she lie about. She told him what she thought of that, and of him.
I never had someone walk out the door on me. I can't imagine. I hope he was the exception and not the norm. Would it have killed him to hang out and have a drink? Has anyone else had this experience, and if so, what did you do about it?
A friend has been doing the internet dating thing (I won't mention which service she is using). She's attractive, early 40's, mom. She's no model, but she looks great...for a 40ish year old.
So, she was e-flirting with a guy, and they decided to meet. She got to the destination early and ordered a glass of wine. A little while later, her guy walked in. He took a look at her, and she smiled. She walked over to her and said "Are you X?" When she said yes, he replied "I don't date liars" and walked out of the bar.
What the $%(?
She was completely blown away. She's also feisty enough to call him later that night and demand to know why he'd been so rude. He claimed she looked nothing like her profile picture (not true), and if she'd lie about that, what else would she lie about. She told him what she thought of that, and of him.
I never had someone walk out the door on me. I can't imagine. I hope he was the exception and not the norm. Would it have killed him to hang out and have a drink? Has anyone else had this experience, and if so, what did you do about it?
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Welcome
Thanks for visiting Reformed Frog Kissers. I hope you'll find this blog as much fun to read as I find it to write.
Why am doing this? Well, a few years ago, I started compiling all of my dating war stories. Before I knew it, I had a book (Confessions of a Frog Kisser). While I was writing the book, I kept a blog about the process, with the occasional dating story thrown in for good measure (SusanRose.net). Once the book was finished, I kind of stopped posting to my blog. Yet, the dating stories are still there, along with stories about kicking the frog habit once and for all, and finding my prince.
So here I am with a new blog space, dedicated to the dating life. I'll share my own stories, along with stories from my dear friends who are still out there.
Have fun and feel free to share any time!
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