It was April 20th, 2007. I was at a year and a half of single status after the 3 year debacle and hadn’t really met anyone worth getting serious with. I seemed to be on a system of meeting one boy every 6 months. (I still don’t know how so many girls these days seem to be going on dates every weekend…I swear it was never like that!!?! Perhaps I was just picky about who I dated, but I’m just not one to necessarily waste my time.)
Right right, back to the entire point of my story. So I was single and finally at a point in my life where I was okay with it. I realized that it was far better to be surrounded by great friends and not be waiting around for someone. It’s really hard to get to that point, it took me over a year to figure out who I was again and what I wanted.
Our third date-I took him to a Canucks playoff game! Not too shabby 😉
I remember that it was a warm Friday night and I had been working the late shift in the store. I was wearing my new black dress and red heels and was feeling pretty sexified. The event was to celebrate the end of Vanessa’s semester aka Nurses Gone Wild at Plush. I had been invited to another fundraiser at Caprice that night but had to turn that down because I’d already bought my ticket for Plush.
Our first sleepover and the beginnings of MK and A
We arrived early and so the club was pretty empty for the first little while. Our group immediately headed towards the back bar and began drinking. I noticed 2 guys, one with dark hair and one with blonde hair standing near us and staring. I was standing with 7 other girls though, so I didn’t really think much of it.
After a drink we were bored and wanted to warm up the dance floor. So I headed out there with 2 other couples. It honestly didn’t even phase me anymore to be the “third wheel” or to only be with couples. It was just the way my life was at that moment! I don’t recall what song was on, but I remember looking straight in front of me and the dark haired guy was standing on the outside of the dance floor awkwardly sipping his drink. He was sans his wing man, which meant that the blonde guy was out on the dance floor somewhere trying to pick up chicks. Seconds after I’d processed this, someone tapped me on the shoulder. It was blondie.
The night he asked me out at Lola’s…how romantical!
“Would you like to dance with me?” he asked. I immediately knew his game. He was asking every girl to dance until he found one drunk enough to say yes. “No, that’s okay. I’m just dancing with the girls right now.” I replied, knowing very well it was blatantly obvious I was dancing with two couples. “Just one dance, I’ll be nice!” he insisted. “Umm, maybe in a little while,” I said. “Come on, you’re breaking my heart!” he stated. “Well, what can I say? I’m a heart breaker!” I answered. “Honestly,” I added, “I’ll come find you in a little while to dance.” And with that, I turned around to continue dancing with my friends and he walked away.
“What are you doing?” Jessica asked, “He was really cute!” 
I don’t know why I said no. I normally spent my nights out dying for someone to approach me. And here was this cute guy asking me to dance and my immediate reaction was to reject him!
I couldn’t really go on with my night because I kept thinking back to this guy and felt an odd intrigue to know more about him. I saw him and his buddy standing by the back bar and recognized this as an opportunity to approach them this time. I recall that my plan was to go over and ask them where all the ladies were. (Blah..how lame is that? I so have no game!) I decided it would be best if I got a drink before approaching these guys for liquid courage, but the blonde one saved me from my lame conversation starter.
He came back for round two, which for some reason was far more genuine than creepy. We introduced ourselves and shook hands and I tried to flirt by saying we had good handshake chemistry. After some small talk and flirty banter we ended up back on the dance floor to finally give Adam the dance he’d originally asked for.
We spent the rest of the night talking and I threw him the most important make or break question at an initial meeting. I asked him his top 5 favorite music artists. He started his list with Matt Good and I was instantly relived. I had a list of things I was looking for in a guy and a good taste in music was a must! I had always wanted a boyfriend I could go to concerts with.
We were so wrapped up in conversation that neither of us realized we’d been hanging out for hours and that the club was going to close soon. My friends came by to tell me we were leaving and gave the awkward “if you’re going to make out do it now because we’re going in 15 minutes” look.
I wasn’t into that though. Adam asked for my number and programmed his into my phone as Adam W (haha). He then gave me two options. The first was that he could wait the standard 3 days to call me, or he would just call me the next day to arrange a date. It was then that we established that neither of us were playing games and we both agreed he should call me right away. We hugged and I left the club. We sent a few texts back and forth and I remember in the last one I sent I called him Prince Charming. Mostly because he was so charming!!! Lord knows what he was saying to me that night, but I remember he was throwing out a TON of compliments!
Adam actually called me the next afternoon and we planned our first date for that upcoming Wednesday. I remember how nervous I was about talking to him on the phone and how terrified I was to go on a date with him!
Maybe I’m silly for thinking it’s fate, but in my little heart I think it was meant to be that we met that night. Adam says he knew there was something about me and that he had to approach me. And though I didn’t place it right away, I felt an instant connection to him as well. It feels lame sometimes to say we met in a club, especially Plush of all places but the best part is that I turned him down and he wouldn’t take no for an answer.
I don’t know why I was compelled to share that with you, but I’m feeling a little sentimental so there ya go.
Thanks for 2 years of great fun Adam 🙂
David Gray-This Years Love
I’m not done editing, but I think for someone with no experience with photography these pics didn’t turn out so bad!
The Bird and the Bee – The Bird and the Bee
1) Walking/people watching/taking photos around the city of Manhattan…I feel at home there!
2) Drinking hot chocolate and sitting by the fire
3) Laying in the shade on the beach while enjoying the sunshine, slight breeze, and the sound of waves crashing
4) The smell of summer evening/nights (haha Grease..but seriously, it has a distinct and lovely smell/feel)
5) Lazy Sundays with the bf
6) Shopping local Vancouver boutiques (or any city really)
I’m sure I could come up with a thousand more things, but I was limited to 6!
I pass this on to anyone else who feels like completing this!!
2.Feist-The Reminder
I don’t even care if it’s a total cliche to love this c.d., but I just do. It’s catchy, smart, and can tug at the heart strings. The song I keep on repeat is ‘Past in Present’ and when I’m taking photos at work, this is always my go-to c.d. It mellows me out but keeps me singing along.
3.Death From Above, 1979-You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine
Everything about this c.d. is pure genius. It’s angry, it’s sexual, and it’s fun, and therefore, I love it. Too bad there will never be a second disc from them 🙁
4.City and Colour-Sometimes
I keep switching this spot between City and Colour and David Gray ‘White Ladder’ but after seeing Dallas Green last night it definitely goes to Mr.Green. I love any good song about heart break and there’s PLENTY of that to go around on this disc. Not to mention that this guy came to Vancouver 3 times on a tour from this c.d. alone, so you know it must be good!!
5.We Are Scientists-With Love and Squalor
Adam actually introduced me to this c.d. and I just love it. Perhaps I like it so much because it reminds me of cruising in my old car with the top down on a sunny day, but either way I am not even close to sick of this c.d. which means it’s pretty damn awesome!
My 5 “Can’t Stop Listening To” CDs:
1.Justice-Crosses
LOVE-LOVE-LOVE it!!! ‘The Party’, ‘DVNO’, and ‘D.A.N.C.E.’ are such good songs that I can’t believe I only recently stumbled upon them while looking for new gym songs. Download them asap, you won’t regret it!
2.Black Rebel Motorcycle Club-Baby 81
This c.d. never lets me down. No matter what mood I’m in, I can put this disc on and it’s the perfect mix to listen to. ‘Lien on Your Dreams’, ‘Weapon of Choice’, and 666 Conducer’ are my faves so far on this disc.
3.Vampire Weekend-Vampire Weekend
This c.d. is so great and I’m so happy that I get to see them live at Pemberton. Although Vanessa can’t stop making fun of their name, I actually like how they’re all intelligent boys from Cambridge etc. It makes for some smart and catchy tunes.
4.Coconut Records-Nighttiming
I don’t think my life would be the same if Jen hadn’t told me about this c.d. Jason Schwartzman is a great actor but an even better artist and definitely the coolest in my books!
5.The Hives-Veni Vidi Vicious
I think I’m still so hooked on this disc because their concert was so kick ass. I keep blasting ‘Hate to Say I Told You So’ and the always classic ‘Main Offender’. This disc is also great for a drive on a sunny day!
My 5 Favorite Songs: (which happen to ALL be male artists…)
1. Ray Lamontagne-Be Here Now
Though Ray has some other songs that almost made the cut (like ‘Barfly’) this is just too special to even be compared to the others. The first time I heard this tune, I immediately got goosebumps from his smoothly haunting voice. This song was on my “If I ever made a movie soundtrack..” list and so, I was deeply saddened when it was played in the recent movie ’27 Dresses’. Bastards..
2. Damien Rice-Me, My Yoke, and I
Damien is another man with an incredibly haunting voice. This song is so powerful and when I’m in any sort of angry or frustrated mood, it compliments my feelings very well. Damien is another fellow who is an outrageous performer and puts on a mean concert. Though I like ‘O’ better than ‘9’ where this song came from, I am just too attached to this tune to try and pick an older song from ‘O’.
3. David Gray-Babylon
The whole ‘White Ladder’ c.d. brings me back to the summer/fall of 06 and this song in particular really spoke to me. “Friday night and I’m going nowhere, all the lights are changing green to red..”
4. Matthew Good-Blue Skies Over Bad LandsThis song has gotten me through such a tough time that it was necessary to add to the list. Matt has tons of other great songs, especially from ‘Avalanche’ but this song caters to an ultra depressed mood.5. Ryan Adams-The ShadowlandsAnother song from my “If I ever made a movie soundtrack..” list. The way it starts off so deeply sad and ends in an upbeat instrumental makes it a rare song that you can both cry and smile to. “God, please bring the rain…”My 5 “Artists of All Time” Picks:1.RYAN ADAMSAre you honestly surprised? The man makes such diverse music that at times I can’t even keep track. Sometimes he’s a little rock and roll, a lot of the time he’s country, and whenever it’s needed he’s passionately depressing. Exactly what I look for in a man…who’s music I love 😛2.COLDPLAYNot a shocking choice either considering this band’s popularity. Once again, with every c.d. they release I become more and more impressed. I’m eagerly awaiting Viva La Vida and quite enjoy what I’ve heard so far.3.RADIOHEADAnother classic choice, perhaps my list is pretty predictable. I’m going to have to research more of their old c.d.’s but ‘The Bends’ remains on my top 10 c.d.’s of all time list for sure. ‘In Rainbows’ was also magical and I’m of course really pumped to see them in August with Danielle, Chad, and Adam!4.JACK JOHNSONNot so much at this moment but Jack is always consistently great. I can play a song or two of Jack’s on the piano and my best friends and I were so obsessed with him in 12th grade that he will always be one of the best. ‘Brushfire Fairytales’ and ‘On and On’ will be in my music collection for the rest of my life.5.U2Now this is just getting hard. To narrow down all the c.d.s was hard enough, now I’m trying to pick only ONE more artist as a favorite. I had to play it safe and go timeless with U2. I’m positive they will continue to create fantastic music until they die, and even then I could see them pulling a Tupac and releasing an after-death disc that blows our minds!
So…how about today I start a blog?
I am mostly here because of the Miss.Smelly herself. Oh, how left out I am when you blog at work. I mean *ahem* when you blog at home on your own, unpaid time.
I would just like to say that I didn’t go shopping and blow all my money on clothes this week. Instead, I bought a new car for a small fortune (a fortune much larger than the one in my savings account!) But I heart it and it’s so cute and I feel so cute driving it! I also don’t feel like it’s going to break down any second like the ol teal mobile a.k.a “death car”. Next will be figuring out how to make the car more personal to me since it was previously owned. It sort of smells like smoke/vw/stale air. I bought one of those stupid dolphin air fresheners, so it will just have to do for the time being. While at the mall on my hunt for unique car accessories, I may or may not have stopped into the sunglass store to buy some designer shades. I’m sorry, but my $12 sunnies are just not going to cut it in my adorable new ride! I fell in love with a pair of classic Chanels that I almost bought right then and there. But they were far too expensive and I’m pretty sure I could get them for cheaper if I bargain at stores on Robson. Perhaps one of my friends has connections or something?! The thing is that Mexico is so soon and I kind of wanted new sunglasses for the trip. I keep thinking of how good they looked…*sigh
Yay Meh-i-co!!! I started laundry today, which I am unlikely to finish for another couple of days. I just despise laundry for some unknown reason. This way, if I start laundry now I might actually be done by the time I have to pack. I mapped out all the outfits I’m going to wear every day of the trip. I told Adam that I’m going to change outfits a minimum of 3 times a day. I was sort of exaggerating, but it was fun to have him try to talk me into only wearing 2 outfits a day. The best part is that I will finally be exposed to some freakin sunshine. This weekend was a bit of a preview though with the warmish weather. Adam and I went to the park near his place for a few hours yesterday and today and got a bit of colour. Unfortunately, that colour is red but I’m hoping it will turn into a golden glow in a day or two.
I’m actually excited about work tomorrow, which hasn’t happened for a while. I finally won’t have to get a ride or bus for 30 mins to take a 20 min SkyTrain and then walk for 15/20 mins just to get to the office. I may even give high heels a comeback tomorrow! I feel like shopping in the warehouse too and I have a GC, so I might as well use it up! It’s a good thing that life is sans Urs and I can relax a little, it has been such a stressful week.
Cheers to she whom I lost and all that is new in the zoo 🙂
People In Planes-If You Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode)