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September 20, 2000
The first sign that Hell's frozen over...
So I have a date Saturday. A real, honest-to-goodness date. Eek. A blind date, even, since I haven't actually met the guy in person yet. I've spoken to him on the phone twice, and we've exchanged a flurry of emails. He really seems nice -- very easy to talk to, which is always good. Articulate, and funny, which is also good. The two phone conversations we had surprised me, in that I talked so much. I generally don't, unless I know someone well already. The few good friends I have are people I feel I can talk to without reservation, about whatever silly thought pops into my head. As of right now, the plan is for us to meet in or near the North End, and wander around, and find a good place to eat. I haven't been there in years, so I have no idea which restaurants are good. (And inexpensive -- I'm poor, and I always hate assuming that the other person will pay.) Any suggestions?
The divorce hearing is in less than a week, now. Five days and counting. I'm looking forward to it and dreading it at the same time. I have no idea what to expect -- I have a nagging fear that Barry will try to pull some last-minute stunt -- not show up, or make demands to get furniture back, or to get money from me -- even though I know there's really nothing he can do without stopping the divorce action and refiling, with an attorney. I doubt he would do that. But still, there were a lot of things I doubted he'd do, and he's proved me wrong on all of them.
I don't know if going on a date with someone is the best idea right now -- I don't think I'm just trying to distract myself. This guy -- let's call him Ben -- seems really nice, and I think I'd want to get to know him, whatever the circumstances. And it is fun -- I'm all in a flutter about what to wear, and whether or not he'll like me. Wish me luck -- I'm going to need it.
Posted by Mary Ellen at September 20, 2000 09:20 PM