This post is me trying to come up with reasons NOT to like Joel Gunz.
Because I'm really not ready for a boyfriend yet and damn that bald man if he's not making it awfully hard for me.
He says things like, "I like surfing this desire with you." Mmmm-hmm. Ya think? Me too.
He is my go-to gastronome, personal sommelier and an unabashed foodie. But only because he likes things that taste good. Not because he's trying to be some uppity douche-bag foodie.
He won't eat my Sizzler toast dipped in Ranch dressing. Because he's never been to a Sizzler. Which warms the cockles of my netherplaces.
He lets me watch him shave his head. Even when I freak out that he's gonna cut himself.
He can't be in the same room with me for more than an hour without nailing me to the nearest surface. Vertical, horizontal or otherwise. It don't matter to him as long as we're connected by the lips. Like, NOW.
When I broke things off with the breakfast maker, he immediately insisted on making me breakfast. It wasn't so much out of vindication or gloating as it was because he wanted to make sure I ate a good breakfast.
It took almost a week for him to make me said breakfast. Because making me breakfast would inevitably involve getting out of bed.
He says things like "This is the only weather I can't stand. It's like... unseasoned potatoes."
He immediately understood why I absolutely couldn't live without this painting by J. Hill.
He doesn't mind AT ALL when I update my facebook status in the middle of dinner. Even if we're at a 5-star restaurant. It just means he gets to do it too.
He brags about my crab dip on the radio.
He bought me a gift and had the waitress at Brasserie Montmarte deliver it to our table, even though it was steadfastly NSFW.
He knows how to make a memory.
He does this adorable hugging routine with his daughter when he drops her off.
His daughter.
He never EVER uses ellipses unless they're grammatically necessary.
His grammar is actually quite stellar. You know. For a writer.
He does that thing. Yeah, that.
He knows EVERYTHING. Seriously. He even seems to know what he doesn't know, which is even more important.
He is never afraid to ask a question. In fact, he asks more questions - and more intelligent questions - than anyone I have ever known.
He has really fantastic friends.
He is my soul(music)mate. On our drive home from the coast, we listened to Ella Fitzgerald rock the Duke Ellington songs books. There was a good 30 mile stretch where Ella didn't sing a single word in English. It was all delicious scooby-dooby scat. He loved it. "Back that one up so we can hear it again!"
Someday I'll get to see him play drums.
In fact, the only thing I can think of that I DON'T like about being with Joel Gunz is that when we're together, I miss his juicy text messages.
Bastard.
Awesomeness! I love the way you see magic and can put words to it.
Speaking of writing .... how's that going for you? Writing anymore romance novels? I'd love to read more of your stuff.
Keep writing!
Posted by: Valerie Willman | November 30, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Glad you are happy!
Posted by: Karen P | November 30, 2010 at 12:14 PM
I can relate so well with your first paragraph. I did the exact same thing with my blog/marriage. I posted so many happy memories and good things and made my life seem out to be nearly perfect - when the truth is it was not. And then now, as I go through a divorce, people are shocked.
It gives me great happiness to see you having gone through it and now be totally free and happy. I hope that for me as well - although my soon to be ex is not going to be quite as "helpful" as yours. (Mine doesn't even want any part of custody!)
Posted by: Liana | November 30, 2010 at 02:36 PM
so happy for you and his face and yours say it all.. go for it, life is short and goes by to damn fast...
Posted by: laura | December 01, 2010 at 10:41 AM
do not worry about timing! everything comes along just when you need it...and while you're fed up with relationships...that is when the best ones will start...
Posted by: Christa | December 01, 2010 at 01:25 PM
I've got to meet this guy!
Posted by: Joel | December 02, 2010 at 08:51 AM
Just happy for you.
Posted by: Rachael | December 02, 2010 at 02:14 PM
Love this post! I'm happy for you.
Posted by: Susan | December 04, 2010 at 06:07 PM
Sometimes you just have to go with it. I was not yet divorced yet when I met Jim and I thought no... this is just a fling a passing rebound relationship.
Yet it continued. And every day I found myself liking him more and more in spite of myself. We will be married in June. A few months before I will have been divorced two years.
Sometimes, happiness finds you in the most unexpected time and place.
Posted by: Heather | December 06, 2010 at 01:35 PM
I hate to be contrary but won't it get super boring dating someone who likes and does all the same things as you ? I would never date myself because I would annoy myself. I'm just going to take your raves with a grain of "new relationship blinders" salt.
Posted by: Amy | December 06, 2010 at 09:12 PM