After church I went to the new Barnes and Noble for which I have been anxiously awaiting the grand opening for quite some time. I bought The Muppet Christmas Carol. If only if wasn't for the limited (slash unimpressive) cash that flowed through my bank account, I would have gone wild! They had classic Who!! And Skins (but only series 2 and I'm on series 3). They had an entire section of British TV. They also had Torchwood Series 2, but like I said, limited cash flow.
Then, after spending far too much time there I went back to campus to watch a Quidditch game. It was a lot of fun to watch and looks really fun to play. I will definitely do it next year. The snitch was very cute, but is, alas, a senior (sad face).
After Quidditch I stressed a lot about Humans v Zombies because the site wasn't working out and I couldn't get a hold of anyone! It's all fixed now though, so that's good. A lot of people have withdrawn from the game though so that sucks. Administration didn't like the idea of guns being used even though they were toys (and the fact that it says ages 6 and up on the box, for crying out loud) and they also were afraid that people would put things in the socks to make them project further and, therefore, make them hurt more. So we had to say no guns which was a bummer because Nerf guns are cool. And because Walmart decided to put the huge one on sale for about $10. Typical. There are about 550 people in the facebook group, but only 242 people registered. I was supposed to close registration 9 minutes ago, but I'm hoping a few more decide to do it. I'm anxious to get this started. I want it to be fun again.
A few hours ago I played capture the flag on campus which is a VERY fun game. Games like that always get my blood pumping. I start seizing with excitement! We played two games and I met a lot of friendly people. There was this one freshmen boy named Matt (and this is where the title comes in). He asked me out. He was very nice and we were on the same team so we got to talk a little bit. He asked me if I was going to play again next week and I said yes. Then at the end of the game when we were all about to leave he asked me for my phone number. So I gave it to him and started walking toward home when I get a text message. I thought it would be from my mum or from Sarah who was getting home tonight, but it was from him. This is our conversation:
M: Hey it's Matt.
L: Hey!
M: Lol that was fun. Goin home?
L: Yup. Gotta study. You?
M: Yup. Registering. Free later this week maybe?
L: Hmmm... other than pretending there's a zombie apocalypse going on, I should be free.
M: Lol well would you be interested in a date?
L: *Long pause* Yeah
M: Awesome. Sounds good. Any preference to the day?
L: I have a lab that lasts until 7:30 on Tuesday, but other than that I'm pretty much free.
M: Hmm. I have class til 6 wed, tomorrow I'm good and Thursday I'm good.
L: I actually have to study tomorrow as well. Thursday?
M: Lol sounds good. Or wed after 6. Any ideas as to where/what to do?
L: I'll leave that up to you. *Goes to take shower. Comes back 7 minutes later*
M: Assuming you're studying at the moment but how late do you plan on being up?
L: About 1. I have to close registration for Humans v Zombies
M: Lol ok. Wed. Or thurs? I'm good with either
L: Thursday
M: Should I do the zombie thing?
L: Yes you should. We need people.
M: Lol ok tell me how :p
L: Search for Zombie Raiders on Facebook and follow the latest link posted.
M: All signed up :) so would you rather see a movie or go to wild west or do something else?
L: I guess a movie would be good.
M: I mean if there's anything else you'd prefer I'm open to suggestions. I just don't know what there is to do
L: LOL. Neither do I. A movie is fine with me though.
M: Lol ok. We'll figure out what movie lather. So what if I don't have a pink bandana? Lol
L: I have a few extras. I could meet you somewhere tomorrow. When/where is your first class?
M: 9 am, then one at 11 and at 12. Most near memorial circle. If you want I maybe free for lunch. :) lol
L: I would be free at 1 for lunch (I promise I only had bandanas on the mind and completely walked into this one unaware).
M: Sweet me too. We'll decide where tomorrow. Who decides the original zombies?
L: The site chooses.
M: Oh ok cool. I'm gonna laugh if I'm it and I don't get my bandana til 1 and tag you walking away from lunch or something :p
L: Haha. I suppose I wouldn't mind. I think it'll be gun being a zombie.
M: Lol ya me too. I added you on facebook btw. Had lots of fun playin ctf and you're really cute so it should be a good week :p
L: *After even longer pause* I had fun too.
M: Good. I look forward to lunch. As for now, I've gotta get to bed. I'll text you tomorrow :)
The end.
Biggest issue on my mind is the fact that he's a freshmen and I don't even know if he's 18 and I'm 20! I'm like a grandmother! And what the heck do I say to that 3rd from the last line?! *Sigh*. My friend Kelsey has advised me to just go for it. She is nice and I'm really glad (although slightly embarrassed) that she talked me through it and all that. She's beautiful so I'm sure she's had things like this happen plenty of times.
I'm going to bed. Any advice you may have would be more than welcome. : )
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Oh wow, sounds exciting!! I'm glad things are going so well for you. Don't worry about the age gap. If the guy was 20 and the girl was 18 no one would raise an eyebrow, so why should it matter if it's the other way around? A couple of women I know are in long term relationships with guys who are older - one a 3 year age gap, one 5 years. And they're fine. So don't worry - your success as a couple will depend on you and him, not your ages :)
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of your Quidditch games and zombies vs. humans, it all seems like a lot of fun! I'm also glad that you had a good church experience! There is an Episcopalian church a few blocks from me that I've been thinking about ...
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't worry about the age difference, it's more important what kind of guy he is and if you like him or not. =]