The Best Intentions of Friends

So I've had a few friends trying to nudge me out of my anti-social cocoon lately. And I can't really resent them for it... just so long as they understand that "more-pushy" equals "more-balky." :) And I think they do understand that. For the most part, anyway.

I Need a What?

IHOP Buddy, for one, has been attempting to hook me up... with just about anybody she knows, really... since we first met. Oh, she gave it a rest for a few years, but has recently become regalvanized. She's not quite the subtle nudging type... more like a woman with a mission once she gets something in her head. And I love her for it... but I think she knows when to stop pushing.

For now, I think she was inspired by a discussion this past week when she mentioned making up from a fight with IHOP Hubby... said make-up involved a massage. I probably should have known better, but I commented that that was one of the few things I regret missing out on living the solitary / anti-social lifestyle... the occasional massage or backscratch. After which she came to the brilliant conclusion that what I need is a truck driver... not in my face all the time, but good for that occasional companionship.

Actually, I have to agree her logic is sound... if she can manage to find a trucker unlike ANY I've met so far. No offense intended, but good-ol' boys just don't do too much for me. And unless a guy just blows me away, I can't see myself putting forth the effort to estabish that elusive comfort zone with an individual of the male persuasion. Of course, anything can happen, and I could end up eating my words. However... original inclination goes a long way towards accomplishing anything.

Office Party

My other li'l social-pusher is the Office Manager here at work. The building is having a holiday party next Friday, and she's asked more than once if I'm SURE I don't want to go. Granted, I think she's kinda feelin that the more peeps she knows there, the more comfortable SHE will be. And I understand that... however, I will not be that comfortable that easily. I know Mom and Pop are going, and I know I could always go with them. But I'm mostly still decided to stay home. I guess I could still always change my mind, but I'm kinda doubtin it.

My regrets to Office Manager... but she should have Mom and the New Girl to keep her company at least. :)