Second Date

Well, what can I say?

One minute I was busy minding my own business, trying to clear up the dirty pots at the dorm and generally keeping out of the way of the dorm cook and the cow mascot.



Seriously, he really ticked her off so much that they ended up brawling, right there in the kitchen. Sadly, the cook, being a lot older, lost out..... both times.




Oh yes, they fought between each other.... twice.

*sigh*

Seriously, thanks to that interfering Cow Mascot, we could all be living off burned spaghetti for a while. He's definitely put her in a bad mood for it.



Not only that, he decided to muscle in on a few of my dorm buddies and caused mayhem there, insulting them all left and right. I can't say I blame him for Aiden (he's a jerk anyway) but it shouldn't happen to all the rest.....



Oh, where was I?

Oh, that's right..... I was minding my own business, when my cell phone rang. It fair buzzed a hole in my pocket. Whilst I was answering that, the dorm phone started to ring too.
Oh boy, was I popular that day.

The first one was Dorian, asking me on a second date. Oh wow, can you imagine how thrilled I was that he'd given me another chance?

I answered the other call to find it was Cleve, another of Dad's old college buddies and close friend of Dorian's. Apparently he'd heard just how wonderful a person I was, and wanted to set up a group social that same evening.

I had to say no and disappoint him though. There was no way I was going to pass up the opportunity of a second date. Especially with Dorian.



I didn't even have time to change, before the taxi was here. So I went in my usual togs, trying to look impressive. Especially given the venue I'd chosen. It has such a great reputation and pleasant surroundings.




This time, we went further afield to Downtown and Bernard's Botanical Garden Restaurant. Ohh yes, VERY upmarket indeed. The waiters and staff were in full liveried clothing. But the atmosphere there was really nice and relaxed.

It was also a magnet for the most 'unusual' of townies.
A Grand Vampire....



An Evil Witch.....



The Gypsy Matchmaker....



Oh, and not forgetting the ultimate in 'date breakers', Mrs Crumplebottom. (you REALLY don't want to mess with her, trust me, she's lethal with that handbag of hers)



I got the table, (the Maitre'D had a bad haircut and the creepiest of eyes) and whilst I sat waiting for Dorian (I have no idea what took him so long to sit down), I browsed the menu and opted for the salmon dinner.


When he finally sat down, he ordered the spaghetti. I know, not really that adventurous, but it's what he picked out anyway.



We sat chatting and stuff. I found that he disagreed with me over my plans to be a Space Pirate. But still, that's one of my goals in life.

It was then that it suddenly came out of the blue. He reached across and stroked my hand.



I reached across and stole some of his food.



It felt so right.... so perfect.




Then I looked at him with a cheesy, nervous grin on my face....

... and proposed.





Whilst I was sitting there, feeling a little crazy and nervous, hoping I hadn't made a big blunder, he reached across and took the box with a huge gasp and a wide grin on his face.



And promptly said.....

"Yes!"



I'll tell you what, I was the happiest girl in that restaurant that night.



We had a few dances together, grinding and such (and keeping a close look-out for Mrs C).



Dorian wanted me to have my picture taken in the booth, but I refused. I didn't think I was pretty enough. So he grabbed his camera and took a snap anyway.



Which was fine by me.



We flirted and held hands, and ended the date nicely.



Which was very good indeed, as I was so nervous about all of this. After all, it was a 'spur of the moment' thing.

I do have a few misgivings though and suspect that Dorian is a secret bubble blower addict.
A few times, I've caught him looking longingly at the apparatus, with a wistful look on his face.





Hmm, as he's Dad's best buddy, I think I'd better get a few facts from him first.
Hope he doesn't mind me prying into his life a little.
I like to see what makes him tick anyway.

I was exhausted by the end of the night and turned in.
Not long to go before the end of my Freshman Year and it's been packed to the hilt so far.
I can't wait for the next 3 years, just to see what's going to happen then.




Cheerio for now.

Helen

Settling In

Hi I'm back. Just to let you know, I've settled into college very well. Making friends and meeting new people.
I took Psychology as my Major. My Professors are Anthony Centowsky and Amanda Seavey. Dad was right. They ARE supportive.

I finally placed names with faces in my dorm.

Gerard Haggerty

Rebecca Wilkie

Trista Young

Patrick Gilscarbo

Amber Collen

Renee Creelman

Lindsay Micelli

Aiden Patch.

Many of them are camera shy and hate getting their pictures taken. But Aiden's quite cute really. He's kind of the 'live-wire' in the dorm. Always hogging the video machine and dancing to the stereo. I'm surprised he gets any studying done.

As you've probably noticed, there's a sudden trend in purple hair. That's thanks to Trista my makeover friend. She sort of .. ahem... got the recipe slightly wrong in her Hair and Beauty night classes. Not that anybody minds. They think it's cool and are attempting a new trend.

I'm better off with my blonde hair thanks.

Aiden doesn't like me.
Especially after I tried to throw food at him one day, just for fun. Guess I'd better reel in my 'fun' side around him.


I did say sorry and stuff.


And I've tried to patch things up by hanging out and playing toss football, but there just isn't a 'spark' there between us. Besides, he's the type that holds grudges.

See, told you. He's always shying away from me and telling me to back off. Maybe I'm being a little too intense for him.




Besides, he can be a little outspoken too. Loves to argue about a lot of topics all the time. We, my other dorm buddies and myself, have all decided to 'blank' him out when he's on one of his tirades. Makes life so much easier for us... I can tell you.


Oh Mom and Dad called today to tell us about the babies. Actually, I think it's mainly to check up on me, but they tell me to pass the message on that they're all doing fine. A little frazzled and constantly exhausted, but they're all good.


Just waiting for Tristan and Violet to get here now. That won't be for another year or so - provided they can cope with the babies that is. I know Tristan loves his privacy .... a LOT. Oh and poor Chloe. How is she going to cope with four toddlers pulling at her from all directions?


We're all a good bunch here. We all eat together, study together, let our hair down together.


Oh, I know Dad prewarned me about the Cow Mascot. Berjes Pong.



Yup, he paid us a little visit, just as Lori Perry our dorm cook was taking a well earned break and immediately, Berjes tried to hit on me.
Politely I refused.



After all.... I DO have a sweetheart.

*blushes*

Truly I do. You'll never guess who it is though.....

WOw, love really DOES find you in the most oddest of places.
But for now, I'll say bye bye and catch up with you soon.
It's almost finals time, so I'd better cram in as much studying as possible.



Halfway through my Freshman year already? Wow time does fly by.

Ta ta for now
Helen.