Still got it

I know it's only been 3 days, but I had a totally eventful 3 days! On Saturday, Ryan invited me to hang out, so I suggest we see a play. I wasn't sure if this was a date, cause, well, he was just like 'let's do something' and that's not exactly what I expect when someone is asking you out, but whatevs. But it was so totally a date. We drove 45 minutes to a neighboring town, ate dinner, and saw a musical. And I'm going to sound like a total dork, but OMG he held my hand and I sound like a middle schooler but it made me happy and I don't even care. I sent him home early cause he had an early church service in the morning, but I suspect we will see each other again soon!

Sunday my Mommy came to visit me and we rearranged my house. Because change is good, right? And if you're going to make one change, may as well make as many as you can all at once. Yeah, idk. it makes more sense in my mind, shut up.

So, yesterday was paintball. Sometimes it surprises people that I'm willing to crawl around in the mud and risk getting shot in the face with paint, but everyone deserves a good catharsis! I thought Cam would be there and I could shoot him a few times, but he bailed. He claimed he was sick, but idk, that sounded a little sketch.  Anyway, there were a few hotties at paintball, and since I never miss out on a good opportunity to work on my flirting game, I brought out my biggest smile. And apparently my skills were on par, cause I got 2 phone numbers last night. Boom. And now I have dinner scheduled for Thursday, and a future date at an unspecified time with the other guy (yes, I know, whatever!).

In other news, my coworker, Gianna, broke up with her bf this weekend. She's constantly in a revolving door relationship with him, so idk if it will last, but in the meantime it's great to have someone who can totally relate. So we can sit and gossip about boys together and I love it.

BTW, Jessalyn's new boy toy also broke up with her. So I can see this dynamic duo getting into some sweet, sweet trouble in the near future!

~Chloe

Step 1

I totally jumped back into the world of dating. And you know what? I love it like crazy! It feels like I'm back in college which I totally loved and idk why I've been so nervous!! But yeah, story time!

Ok, so I usually post about everyone else, and I'll dish a little, but today's stories are mostly about me, because I'm in a special place right now and I want to.

So, last week, I, Chloe, got on Tinder. Something I was like, adamantly opposed to. I'm not so totally into the hookup culture... at least in theory. But I was lonely! And pitiful! And not very Chloe. And I wanted people to text. I'm a texting fiend and without Cameron there, it was like every work day was 30 hours long. And I think maybe my coworkers were getting tired of me stopping by their cubes every 30 minutes. So something had to give, and why not my standards, right?

And I was totally prepped for all these creepers to appear and have to unmatch constantly. And it's so not what happened! I very specifically put in my profile I was looking for texting buddies only. I mean, let them weed me out rather than vice versa. But these guys who responded? Nice guys! I mean, I got the creepers too. But only like 3 out of 20, I consider that a success.

And now I'm talking to 4 very nice guys. And I'm not so bored! So, yay! I may even try to meet one or two later this week. Because you have to push forward with life, amirite?

Also, yesterday I went out to a nice little happy hour with 2 of my church ladies, and our old music director, Ryan. Ryan and I have been friends for a while and always a little flirty... lots of texting back and forth, but never anything deep, whatevs. But yeah, I've had a thing for him for a few months.  Anyways, we all got done eating and drinking, the night was still young, so I invited Ryan back to my place for a nightcap, and he came! We drank and played my oldschool Nintendo for a while, then he suggested we put on a movie. So we picked something incredibly stupid and cuddled up on the couch. And I just said screw it and started kissing him, and got some great feedback... we both had some aggression to get out, and we had some fun releasing it! Needless to say, he was there til about 4am. Not a bad way to get over a breakup! I haven't figured him out yet though, so I'm not sure where this is headed, but I'm down for FWB in the meantime.

Monday is paintball day, I can't wait to cause a few bruises (and get a few of my own!).

~Chloe

I suck

You guys, I totally suck, I know it.  I'll do better, promises.

It's just that like life kind of calmed down. People started growing up. I didn't get to hear all the drama and where is the fun with that?

But don't worry, I'm back, and things are starting to get juicy again.

So, biggest news, Cameron and I broke up. Last night. It was totally the worst, because I really do love the guy and he is a total sweetheart and a good person. But we don't share the same views on a LOT of the major issues right now, and it led to a lot of fights, and would lead to a lot of future problems and I don't even want to think about what would happen when i had bebes. I mean, i'm totes cool with a good compromise, but Cam's more stubborn than I am. so yeah. Time to jump into dating again, which I'm kind of excited about.

I'm about to meet Aria for dinner, because that's what BFFs do when you are hurting... they make you eat ridiculous amounts of Chinese food and wine while having a bitch fest and encouraging you to hit on the hot server.

~Chloe

Oh Boys

Last night, Cassie hosted a surprise b-day party for Ben. It was super cute, with  lots of food and a bonfire, and like 30 people, and Ken was totally surprised cause he had NO IDEA about it!   But it wasn't a night of skittles and rainbows for everyone.

Jessalyn and Aric dated for a while, but Aric kept calling it off because he wasn't able to make a commitment to her, due to an ex who seriously messed him up. I say kept, cause they totally had a revolving door relationship. They would be friends, then friends with benefits, then dating, then Jess would try to make it an exclusive thing because she wasn't into the whole FWB thing, and Aric would disappear again.

So this last time they broke up in November, it was Jessalyn who ended things since Aric once again refused to commit. This time she was determined for it to stick, and she even defriended him on Facebook. Aric had knee surgery early in December, and had been using that as an excuse to not hang out with our friend group at all. We all know it was really because he was mopey about Jessalyn.

Anyway, last night, Jessalyn and Aric saw each other for the first time in over a month. And Jessalyn didn't take it too well. She spent most of the night out at the fire pit, crying.  Thankfully Aric left the party early-ish, so Jessalyn had a few minutes of enjoyment at least.

Can I just say that things are going FANTASTIC between me and Cameron right now? I don't usually post anything about him on here, but he's a total sweetheart and I'm getting excited about his birthday coming up! Kisses, Cam!

 ~Chloe

3..2..1.. Let the next year of trouble begin!

You just can't have a sweet New Years party without a little drunkeness and a LOT of cattiness...

So, Tuesday, Aria and I hosted an awesome bash at Cameron's house. Cameron had church early, and Callie and James joined him. So here is the thing about James- Callie has had a crush on him for a LONG time. And she finally told him last year. But he wasn't really feeling it, especially with her living in Chicago, and started dating Annie.  But when Cassie was visiting in October, James flaked out on Annie a few times to hang out with Callie. Blew off dates and stuff.  Then soon after that, James and Annie broke things off. But, Annie, being the little high school drama queen she is, hates Annie simply because she and James are still so close.

Anyway, Callie and James went back to Cameron's house after church to finish getting ready for the party that was going to start in 2 hours. But when they got back, Annie was at the house, getting dressed with Cameron's roomie, Jessalyn, who is Annie's bff. They immediately pulled James to the side and told him he and Callie needed to leave, because Annie wanted to get dressed in a relaxing environment, and having James and Callie there stressed her out. James is usually totes a gentleman, but basically told the little brats that they could get over it, and close the door if they didn't want to see them. Score one for James!

So Jessalyn and Annie just stayed in Jessalyn's room and bathroom while Callie frosted cupcakes and made popsicles in the kitchen. They're they babies of the group, but I'm so tired of their dramatics, they've been acting like little high schoolers for a while, and if they can't get their little acts together, they are going to find their invites get left behind more often.

Party was standard party, no fights, even if there were a lot of nasty looks and catty remarks thrown around. Not sure Casey and Kelly said a word to each other the whole night, so I'm guessing the end of that relationship is going to rear it's head in the next few days. Ben even managed to keep his shirt on the whole night, unexpectedly.

I know, 2013 didn't end with too much juicy things going on, but I have some high expectations for 2014!

~Chloe

Tis the season

And I don't mean the season for drama, actually. I know I've been out of town for a week, but surely something went on while I'm gone.. guess I'll have to sniff around!

While I was out, Beau continued his obsession with Soccer Girl, even though he was explicitly told to keep away from that mean girl. He sent me texts telling me to talk him out of messaging him, no dice.  And Laura didn't return any of his texts, even though last week she GUSHED about HOW EXCITED she was to see him over the break. She is a known flake who lives in Texas... and loves to string poor Beau along. Last year he went to visit her in Texas after much encouraging by her... and when he got there, she introduced Beau to her boyfriend. So rude.

I'm preping for an interesting next few days- my friend Callie is visiting from Chicago. She comes down every year for New Years. I'm really happy to see her of course, but while I'm stuck at my day job she has a habit of trying on everything in my closet, and then discarding it on my floor and bed. Jewelry included. And she's a complainer. So I'm totally going to be exhausted til she leaves Wednesday.

AND my kind-of former bestie Natalie is probably going to be up to visit, at least for the New Years party. She used to be my bestie in college, but we grew apart when she went to Georgia to go to Pharm school. While she was there, she met this absolutely asshole, Steve, on a dating site. He was homeless and couch surfing at the time, and it wasn't long til he moved in. And then started telling Natalie that she was worthless, and would never do any better than him. Natalie is not a small girl, so she doesn't have the confidence she deserves, even though she is super smart and pretty. Anyway, I despised the guy, til he HIT her. Then I hated him. That bastard seriously thought it was ok to punch someone he claimed to love. He then went crazy and got Baker Acted that night., but Natalie refused to press charges, so he got released after 2 days. Nat claimed that she and Steve were over. And then she got a job and moved to North Tampa. But a few weeks ago, I found out that not only were Nat and Steve not over, she had moved that no good loser down to Tampa, and he was living with her again.  We haven't actually really talked since I found out, mostly because I'm so mad at her, I can't stand it.

Ok, I'm tired. Back to work. But before I forget, turns out there was nothing going on between Lilly and Ben. I'm totally disappointed honestly.  But there is always next week!

Can't wait to see what trouble develops on New Years Eve!

~Chloe

Never a dull moment

Last night we all went out to dinner for Casey and Lilly's birthday. It was so much fun, with only a little, mostly good-spirited, ribbing of people. Casey was even nice to Peter which was unexpected because they are NOT friends, although Lilly was a little mean to him, which is so unfortunate because Peter is really into her.

So, forgot to share, but Ben got engaged this week to Cassie. Squeeeeeal, right? Except they've only been dating like 7 months, so it was kind of strange. And they are still totally in the honeymoon portion of their relationship. And the engagement was sort of an accident- they were on Skype teasing Cassie's mom, telling her that they couldn't see her on Dec 15th because they were getting married. But then when they hung up, they were like, why shouldnt we get married?! Voila, engaged.

Anyway, we have all noticed Lilly and Ben being very flirty lately, giggles and tickle fights and going off into dark rooms for massages... well, Lilly went to Casey last night and told him she had some big reservations about Ben getting married. So Casey set up a dinner date with Lilly for Friday night, so he can try to wine and dine her and get the dish out of her! Things could totally get interesting!

Btw, on the Mina front- Casey is going out for drinks with her on Friday night. So yeah, that's still totally going on. No idea where Kelly is during all of this. She lives with Casey, so I'm not sure how long he is going to be able to keep it a secret.

Can't wait til Saturday morning to get some new gossip!
~Chloe