Happy 2012! A lot happened at the end of 2011 and I wanted to catch you up. If you have been following me on twitter you know I suffered a few blows in December. (My blog about the beginning of 2012 – it’s also been insane! will be up soon.)
Within 2 weeks (seriously, 2 weeks), my ex-boyfriend from college got engaged (he’s 32, she’s 24!), my best guy friend got engaged (he’s 33, she’s 27), a good guy friend who I used to make out and always wanted to try something with got engaged (he’s 33, she’s 27) and my ex-boyfriend, aka McDouche (here’s a little more background on him) and the longest relationship I’ve ever had, got engaged on New Year’s Eve (he’s 37, she looks 45).
Now, 3 out of 4 of them have been dating for years and I sure some were handed some ultimatums, but these were the guys where there was NO way they were get married before me.
Ex-boyfriend from college. Love him dearly, but we didn’t work out for a reason. I love Los Angeles. I was born and raised here. He was born and raised on a cattle farm and wanted a wife who could be a teacher and doesn’t mind driving 90 mins to see a movie. If I’m going to be in the car for 90 mins, it better be in traffic on the 405 or making my way to the desert for a long weekend. The best part? His 24-year-old fiance is a teacher (yes, she has a whole year of experience under her belt!), lives in a different state and they dated 4 months (and still don’t live in the same city) before they got engaged. Out of all of the guys that got engaged, I’m betting on this one to actually last. Who is he going to find to fuck in a town of 800 people? PS. She looks just like me.
The good guy friends were just more of a blow to my ego. The fact that they’re my age and marrying girls 5 years under than me makes me feel like I have missed my window. Ladies? You with me?
The ex-boyfriend story is a good one. He told everyone he was engaged by posting a picture of her hand and her mall ring on Facebook on New Year’s Eve. Yes, in about 1 hour I had been called by 4 of my friends and my sisters texted a friend I was with because they didn’t want to be the ones to tell me. Note to boys… DO NOT DO THIS unless your ring is something to brag about. If the first thing that comes to mind is “Every kiss begins with Kay” then (no offense, but…) DON’T POST. Here’s the thing… engagement rings don’t have to be big and flashy, but they should be meaningful and pretty. If you can’t afford a rock, then go to the antique store and get an amazing sapphire ring or even 1 or 2 dainty diamond vintage-looking bands. Thoughtfulness counts so much more than some lame ring you can see in holiday and Valentine’s Day commercials from Ben Bridge.
Here’s how to rock a few vintage bands for an alternative look that will make any friend jealous!
So…. I’m leaving that all in 2011. Updates from 2012 coming soon! To wet your whistle… I’ve been rejected by a friend that I thought I would give a try (I’m all about putting myself out there in 2012!), am being fb stalked by the sexter (who is now also engaged) and went out with someone around Thanksgiving who texts every few weeks, but hasn’t asked me out again, just to keep me on my toes. FUN TIMES.
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Urgh, it’s always weird when exs get engaged… and the posting a photo of the ring on facebook is so tacky and overratted. If I get married I intend to just post the vegas marriage license surrounded by empty bottles of vodka… xxx
Jen – I think we might be new best friends. The more weddings I’m in and go to the more I think the way Carrie and Big got married is ideal.
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