Saturday, May 17, 2008

  • Quote of the week

    Jen wins this one.

    The scene: We went out for drinks Thursday to discuss her quickly-approaching bachelorette party, which I, as her unofficial matron of honor, am attempting to help plan. To our left, an older gentleman, sitting by himself, generally bothering the bartendresses and sending back his appetizer orders repeatedly. To our right, a pair of men about our age, one in a suit and the other in an ill-considered Pac-Man T shirt, who continued to stare extremely obviously at us throughout the night.

    "Don't worry," Jen said. "If they come over here, we'll just flash them our ring fingers."

    Her ring finger is, of course, sparkling with diamonds. Mine is stamped "True Love Waits."

    Honestly, the ring seemed like a good idea when I was 18 and attending a Lutheran high school. Now it's just cheesy and slightly embarassing, but it's too noticeable after six years to ditch without everyone thinking I've changed my mind about that whole "waiting" thing. I haven't, but I'm not sure if that fact or the wedding-looking ring on my finger was meant to repel Pac-Man and Co.

    This apparently just occured to Jen as the words left her mouth. And here comes our quote of the week:

    "Hey, is that a 'True Love Waits' ring? Can I see it? I've heard they exist, but I've never actually seen one before."

    And just like that, I became a mythical creature. The mythical, still-slightly-cheesy, 24-year-old virgin, wearer of The One Ring.

    Also, yes, I am the matron of honor. Not maid. Meaning I'm going to have to get married in the next four weeks or I'm going to be seriously shirking my responsibilities at Jen's wedding.

Comments (15)

  • And just like that, I became a mythical creature.


    Okay, that has to be the most awesome quote ever!!

  • Let me know if you need any male strippers for the bachelorette party.

  • @TheTheologiansCafe - Are you referring to yourself or the angry pensioners you blogged about today? Or are you yourself an angry pensioner???

  • I was talking about me.  It would be awesome.

    Unless of course you would prefer the angry pensioners.

  • @TheTheologiansCafe - LOL. I don't know about the strippers. Jen already took me to Priscilla's and pointed out things she might be interested in for the bachelorette party. I really think I'm unqualified for this position on many, many levels. I think I only got it because it I can hold my alcohol and Jen wants a pub crawl. 

  • you got it because we have grown up together, and I can't imagine anyone else who I would want around for it.


    Also, I admire that you stick to your beliefs, whatever they happen to be. I'm probably a big jerk becaues I did all the religiously-oriented education, and I did not stick with a lot (ie, any) of religion. it will be so special, I support you in your waiting!!!!!!

  • It is great that the two of you can be such great friends.

  • Lose the ring...you don't need it to symbolize your committment.

    and the pac-man shirt is lame...undoubtedly...but he MIGHT have been a cool/nice/christian guy!

    Look at you judging. Tsk.

  • what's wrong with pac man? had you a bow on your head you could have been the perfect compliment. it could've been fate my dear. then you two could have spawned many rotund, yellow pac-children. although, if they were yellow, they'd be jaundice and, well, that'd be bad. ; )

    and, truly, you don't need the ring to symbolize your commitment to purity. and, i agree, it's "cool" when you're in high school but you're a working gal now who's well on her way in to adulthood, sooo a True Love Waits ring maaayy not be the most, what's the word, appropriate? thing for our age bracket ; )

    i think it's neat that you're still committed after all these years, so many people aren't. hah, i first had sex when i was 17. congrats on making it this long ; ) however, i'm of the "it's okay when you love someone and are protected" camp. it's a wonderful experience to have. and, honestly, it's like you're an automatic virgin after giving birth SO even if you AREN'T, it'll sure as fuck feel like it (no pun intended). ; )

    that was a rather lengthy comment ; )

  • @poopienino - Oh, Melinda, it's YOU! I was like, Who is this? How do you know so much about me??? 

  • Hello Friend,


    Enjoyed reading over your blog.  Your day will come and the story book will open.   The mythical creature will vanish in a puff of smoke, and your Prince will take you by the hand.     God Bless!


    Your Friend,


    Terry

  • I wore such a ring faithfully for many years until I lost it a year or two ago. I'm sure some people wonder if I've changed my mind, but I just let them wonder. I'm not embarassed by my choices but have increasingly valued my privacy around the issue, so I'm fine with no longer having a ring. Besides, being at that wedding-fever age, having no ring prevents confusion over my marital status. :)

  • I think you're even cooler now.  I mean that, Darling.

  • @StillAmazed - For those who might be wondering still ... I switched hands. 

  • It is sweet of you to keep the ring. Personally, I don't tell people my sexual status, because it is over-sensationalized in our society. But it is the same as yours; I'm trying to uphold a standard of sexual purity as the years pass.

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