The gods don't want me to be even remotely romantic.

[judecorp]

So, like, I learned a valuable lesson this evening: If you're me, don't try to be the sort of girlfriend from a sappy movie. Especially not without consulting LJ first.

On my way home from work, I figured that I would stop at the grocery store. I needed milk, and had planned to make The Girl dinner, so I needed some supplies. And on the way there, I thought maybe I'd like to make her a little flower arrangement, so I needed to pick up some bunches of loose flowers, too.

I got home, and got wrapped up in having everyone close to done by the time she got home, so I ignored the computer in favor of working. I got all of the flowers cut. I took the few little pieces I wanted for the small arrangement and put them in my favorite vase - the really nice, expensive crystal one. (It was one of the few wedding gifts I kept.) I had all these extra mums and other flowers, so I had to dig out the /other/ wedding vase, the huge one from Crate & Barrel. So now I have two vases full of flowers. Check.

I then started making food. I was going for a more homey, comfort-food feel, so I got all set to make tuna-noodle casserole. I cooked the noodles and started combining all of the other stuff, but I was distracted by worrying if I would have it done before she came home. I started putting it all together and kept feeling like I'd forgotten something. I shrugged it off as neurosis and cooked the thing. When it was in the oven, I checked livejournal, only to find that my beloved was sick and was planning to go straight home and go to sleep. (She didn't even call to say she got home, which is tres unusual.)

I tried to decide which I should walk over with - the flowers, or the food. I settled on flowers, since she might not be hungry. I presented them, and asked if she wanted the food. It was at that moment when I realized what I'd forgotten to put into the casserole. The damned tuna. *sigh*

I'm now on my second trip, to fetch the food, some liquid medicine that I think I still have, some movies, and a book or two. I think I'll pack my pajamas and my clothes for tomorrow, because I don't think I'll be making it to First Friday, sadly. My girl is sick and she asked me to stay. However, if any of my friends are planning to go, please call me before you do - if she's dead asleep, I might want to go get out of the infirmary for a little bit.

So, lesson learned - I should just stick to being a misogynist prick. Much more successful.

And I can't believe I forgot the TUNA.

Comments

[geniusorafool.livejournal.com]

At the risk of sounding corny, you *do* get an "A" for effort! I hope "the Girl" gets better soon!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I hope so, too.

Thanks, Dee!

[juliann.livejournal.com]

I'm sure the flowers and meal were all the more appreciated since she is sick!!

But I suspect you didn't forget the tuna so much as you were hypnotized by the cats, gave it to them and then they brainwashed you to forget the whole episode...

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

But I suspect you didn't forget the tuna so much as you were hypnotized by the cats, gave it to them and then they brainwashed you to forget the whole episode...

You know what's /really/ funny? When I was opening the cans of corn and cream of mushroom soup, the cats were totally swarming around and purring and meowing, and I actually said OUT LOUD, "Jesus, cats, it's not like there's tuna! It's just CORN AND SOUP!"

I think you're on to something. Those dastardly cats!

[grrrrrindigo.livejournal.com]

you are the sweetest!!!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Naw. :)

[osuptygal.livejournal.com]

I forgot tuna in Tuna Helper before.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I used to make Hamburger Helper without hamburger on purpose. :)

[communista.livejournal.com]

And I can't believe I forgot the TUNA.

This line reminds me of Invader Zim when Gir says "To make room for the tunaaa...." I'm speaking greek, eh?

And did you mean this icon?

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

And did you mean this icon?

Yes, ma'am.

[kieron.livejournal.com]

You are one of the most romantic people I know.....;)
Sorry, but it had to be admitted out loud. I will spare your self made image of being the tough misogynist prick by not publicly announcing details, but trust me.

You get more than an A for effort.....I love you.:)

And when I no longer have the plague and you can be kissed because your lip is healed, I will show you....

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

You are one of the most romantic people I know.....;)

Lies! ALL LIES!

[prudentlike.livejournal.com]

Mmmm... My mom used to make tuna noodle cassarole without tuna for me. It was really good!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Well, I have a whoooooooole lot of it now!

[prudentlike.livejournal.com]

Yum!!

*humps*

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

You should come over tomorrow, I'll nuke some for you and give you some to take home.

[prudentlike.livejournal.com]

Well allright if that's what you kids are calling it these days. *wink*

I work from 4 till around 8:30... so... I can like.. come over before or after that.

Hmmm.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I think perhaps after. Because before I think I'm going to try to do laundry and stuff like that. Besides, you'll be right close to me when you get off work.