priorities

We all have priorities. Some of us choose family, friends, or fun. Some might choose partying, work, numbing the mind, or sitting at home.

I usually choose people. I surround myself with my family and friends. So I plan events and outings with the important people in my life.

My dad and I had plans tonight. We were going to watch the new Batman movie. But when I got off of work, I had a new text message. We needed to reschedule so my dad wouldn't miss his show. Nine PM every Monday night. One Tree Hill. To be honest, my entire family is invested in this addicting but somewhat unrealistic show.

But seriously. We had to cancel our outing to stay home and watch a RERUN on TV. I think the old man needs to take a good look at his priorities.

A Date With My Mother

The other day, I went on a date with my mom. It was a regular Friday but instead of going home as I seem to do just about every Friday night, I had plans...with my mom. We drove up to Portland to go to a movie. Our mission: to watch The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants 2. Instead of going to the show that started when we arrived, we opted to go to the later showing and grab some dinner and do a little shopping in the meantime. We wandered the mall, made a few unnecessary purchases, and went to eat at Macaroni Grill, my mom's favorite restaurant.

And so it was. We had dinner, talked about our lives and as my mother took her first bite of dessert, a horrific look came across her face. "I'm full," she said.

"No you are not. Have one more bite," was my response.

She didn't try any more but watched as I sifted through the questionably textured apple dessert.

When we finally left the restaurant, we went back up to the movie theater. After each set of escalators, my mom had to stop. I know she was often cursed with motion sickness but after an escalator...seriously. We reached the top and...she had to throw up. Instead of spewing out on the spectators four floors down, she rushed to the bathroom where she blew chunks.

It was just a regular night hanging out with my mom. What more could I ask for?

Relationship Wizard

My sister got herself a new boyfriend. I'm sure he's nice and all but somehow he's turned my sister into a melted carmel sundae. She's all liquidy about him. She spends all her time thinking about him and when she's not thinking about him, she's calling him or texting him on her oh-so-fantastic cell phone.

Are all relationships like this?

I'm not a very relationship oriented person. Truth is, I don't understand the concept of relationships. I care too much about myself to really give up what I want for the sake of someone else. On occasion I can be a nice person. I share and give up my valuable time to help out my friends and family. But why would I do this for some guy?

I wouldn't. I had my heart broken once and although I "learned something" from the experience, I don't really see the point of having my heart cut up into shreds again.

There is something to be said about those people who truly diverge themselves into the realm of dating. They are dare-devils, masochists. They put their faith in other people. At times, they fail. Sometimes they succeed. No matter what, they move on, keep trying and if they find that unlikely person that they can actually stand, they try harder, willing the relationship to last.

I don't get it. I wonder if I ever will. For now, I choose to be flabbergasted. And I'm okay with that.