February 22, 2005
Don't read this if you don't want exposure to my dark side...
This morning I woke to the sound of one of my favorite songs. Unfortunately, it has been tainted by its use at my second wedding. You see, I have a curse (multiple ones, I'm sure). The two of interest here are: 1) a memory that stores most of everything I see or experience, and 2) being a sentimental fool. So, I thought I'd offer some advice to those who are entertaining the idea of a serious relationship...
Music: If you really like a song, keep it to yourself. At meaningful events, listen to music that makes your eyes roll. This way, if things go South, you can say, "I always hated that song." Otherwise, when you hear songs you really like, you will just get irritated.
Souvenirs: Choose souvenirs carefully. If you somewhere romantic or exciting with your significant other, keep memorabilia simple. Shirts wear out, and are ideal. I suspect plants/flowers would be a good one, too. You can unconsciously let them die. If you choose something truly meaningful, it may trigger memories you'd rather not remember. Lord help you if you do something stupid like buy interesting wind chimes whose sound forces the recollection of a romantic weekend in Monterey. (Anyone want some wind chimes?)
Dining: The moment a restaurant becomes "our place" for dining, go out with just your friends to the same restaurant. I might even suggest getting a little tipsy and rowdy to temper the connection. Otherwise, you may find later that you no longer feel like going to some of your favorite haunts.
Weddings: Just a suggestion: if you find yourself taking the big leap of faith and getting married, do not have the ceremony some place you will see often. My first wedding was at my ex-in-laws'. Perfect. God knows I will never go there again. Choosing a place that is on a path for your normal routines is a definite no-no.
Physical Changes: Don't do anything permanent to yourelf that can be linked to a significant other. See Exhibit A under read more. Thank goodness there are no names on this.
Back to crackin' myself up with my own sense of humor.
This morning I woke to the sound of one of my favorite songs. Unfortunately, it has been tainted by its use at my second wedding. You see, I have a curse (multiple ones, I'm sure). The two of interest here are: 1) a memory that stores most of everything I see or experience, and 2) being a sentimental fool. So, I thought I'd offer some advice to those who are entertaining the idea of a serious relationship...
Of course, the alternative is to adopt a psychological profile that doesn’t have any sentimental tendencies. I think virtually all the women I’ve dated since I was sixteen could teach a class on it!
That’s enough exposure to the darker side of my psyche. Contrary, to how this may come across, I’m not sad. Just venting a little irritation with myself.
Back to crackin' myself up with my own sense of humor.