Still Got It

Ever since Ben and I got engaged two years ago, all the male attention I was used to getting/warding off pretty much stopped. It became immediately apparent that this rock was like kryptonite - I'd go out to bars with some girlfriends and end up standing alone while guys chatted them up blissfully unaware that eventually my friends would casually mention their boyfriends. The occasional guy would walk up and go, "Soooo.... you're engaged." Me: "Yup." Him: "That's cool. (awkward pause)...... well have a nice night!"

Although I haven't missed the awkward small talk one bit, the change has been pretty noticeable. I'm not one to catch on really fast when a guy is hitting on me (though the change in the dynamic of the conversation became apparent the second Ben was mentioned), but I have noticed that it's stopped, which brings me to the point of this whole post.

Today I was waiting at a stop light when I heard a honk next to me. I find that incredibly annoying and disrespectful, but I begrudgingly peeked over to the left to see one gnarly looking dude with a scraggly beard down to his belly button wearing a torn beanie giving me a giant grin and the biggest thumbs up I'd ever seen. I couldn't help but laugh - this guy was hilarious!

Great Success!

I waved at him and went on my way, laughing the whole way home. Who knew a guy like that could totally make my day? Norfolk sure has some characters.