the working vacation.

Just got back from CO. Matt went to ND from there. I still have his truck. I will drive it til it is out of gas. Kidding. I wouldn't do that. Maybe.

Either way, Colorado: a working vacation. A series of smiles and answering inappropriate questions. Do you know how many people asked me IN FRONT OF MATT when we are getting married. What makes them think that is appropriate? No matter how I answer that with him in front of me feeling flustered is appropriate. There are 2 options:

1. Well, we've only been dating a little while, and I tend to date people for a long time before making any permanent decisions.
2. Maybe next summer. At which point matt says, "wait what!"
3. Never.

I mean, you get the point. It's a terribly awkward thing to ask someone especially when the other person is right there.

To the clients, it is a novelty-- seeing me with a guy. One guy said, "you've always been so independent-- and now we've seen this guy twice.... it must be serious." To which I replied, "Um, I've never dated a farmer that would want to attend a conference about marketing grain before. But, yes, he is great."
I then informed him that contrary to his belief, I am not so independent. I habitually date people and haven't been single for more than 8 months ever since I was 14. Then I realized how that sounded: just as it is-- as though I am a serial long term dater and .... nester. Is that the word? That I don't know how to be alone etc. Take what you will from that.


The parents met this week. It went fine. Everyone talked. I suppose this means something. Or does it? It might just mean that they met.



I am just happy to be home.