"The One." Usually only used to describe a true love, but I would also use this phrase on my car. I've owned several cars, all of which have been undriveable after being in my possession--usually because they are in rough shape when I buy them, and I can't afford to fix them. My Sunfire was my pride and joy. The first car I've owned that didn't have an automatic transmission, and also my second favorite model beat only by the Camaro, I fell in love from day one.
Last Friday while on my way home from work, I stopped to cash my check, and the car would not start. It took three hours, a jump start, and some tricky theft system work to get it going again. I was stressed. Luckily a good friend took the kids home with her after school and babysat while I dealt with the car. I drove it home and left it for the night.
The next day was a busy one. My friend Rose got married! We had a bit of driving to do to get to her house, but the car made it there (somewhat) okay. Once she opened the door and I saw her in the wedding gown, I lost it; cried like a baby. She was so beautiful. Her bridesmaids got Montana all dolled up in her flower girl dress and makeup, and off we went to the church. The ceremony was wonderful, and Montana did very well.
The reception was..interesting. Everything was beautiful, and I loved the toasting traditions and grand entrance. The food, well, not so much. To be fair I was warned, and we had hit the golden arches on our way to the restaurant, but I could have done without seeing some of the delicacies they served. Montana was a brave little toaster and tried some of the pork, crab, and lobster, and even enjoyed some of it! I'm so proud of her.
Sadly, once we left the party, we couldn't get the car started. We tried everything. After an hour we had a taxi called, and being so far away it cost us sixty dollars to get home. Not something we can afford. I went back the next day to try and start it (almost 90 minutes to get there) and had a coworker meet me there. She brought a friend who knows cars, and he immediately diagnosed it as needing a new head gasket, or better yet (ha!) a new engine. Fantastic. I took everything I needed out of the car and caught a ride home with my coworker. It has since been towed by the building manager, but I do not know where.
That car was the one, and I am in mourning.
Okay, enough of the depressing talk! On to better things..mainly John. We were supposed to go out on Friday night, but between my car trouble and his computer trouble, it didn't happen. I didn't know about his computer trouble, and was getting mixed feelings from him, so I was a bit of a mess. However, we chatted and texted back and forth on the weekend, so after that I felt better.
The last time I really talked to him was Sunday night, and it was the best conversation ever. I won't type it all out word for word, but I will say that he told me he wants to be with me! He wants to have an actual relationship..with me. I have never been so happy (about a guy) in my life. We still have not seen each other, but I am hoping to go see him this weekend while he's recovering from knee surgery. The best part of all from our conversation was that he told me he has "a hunch" about us. I was shocked! After thinking so much about soul-mates and premonitions, he comes along and reinforces it. I am even more sure now that we are meant to be, and that we WILL be. Now I just need to be patient until we can see each other and make it official.
The same night, my ex boyfriend was online telling me how he can't believe I'm still single, he thinks I'm "adorable," and wanted to know if I was seeing anyone. I told John that to get his reaction, and he told me to say that Yes, I am seeing someone. That sent me over the moon, felt like I was finally his.
I haven't spoken to him since then, two days ago, which still makes me paranoid and nervous even after all he has said to me. I think once I see him face to face, I will feel more secure. I will update this weekend if I do in fact get to see him. I can't wait!
