"Honey. Will you please start dating already. You are 23 and have never had a boyfriend!"
Oh my God. This again.
"Mom. I do not want a boyfriend. I will once I am done with college."
She does not understand ugh. I just need to finish college with a 4.0 GPA and then I can have fun. But until them I am only focused on me, myself, and I.
"But think about it, a boyfriend! A boy to cuddle you and love you.."
"Okay mom great, I will think about it."
"Will you atleast get one of those dating sites? Stephanie's daughter found her husband on that uh what's it called? Twitter?"
Twitter? Tumblr?? Tinder?!?!
"Sure, whatever."
"Thank you!! Keep me updated. I want to hear updates."
"I will, I will, I will." Not. I will not.
"I am not kidding. A date. By next week."
Ohhhh myyyy Godddd.
"Fine."
I said as I got up and walked out of the kitchen room.
Why does this always happen. She is always wanting me to date. I just want to get good grades and work on me. It's not like I am missing out on anything. Most relationships only last like a few months anyways.
I got out my phone and pulled up Tinder. My god this makes me look desperate.
A picture? I don't know, maybe an old prom one? A senior picture? I'm way to old for either...
Maybe a picture from hoco week?
Ugh. I guess this one will work, at least I look half decent.
Maybe I will just use this site, go on a few dates, and that is it. Nothing serious.
Okay okay, picture is uploaded.
Bio??? I don't know.. "My mom is making me do this" "I don't actually want anything to do with anyone" "Just looking for someone to go on a date with, THAT is it."
"College girl, very busy, grades are important to me. Into taking things slow."
I am not looking for any weirdo guys. It's not like I am a virgin though! I have had flings, I just do not want to put effort into anything. I just want to be pleased every now and then.
------------------------- the next morning -----------------------
Ughhhh another morning. Okay okay, stupid alarm, I am awake.
I am so stinking tired.
Okayyyy, just have to shower and brush teeth. Oh and get dressed.
Almost time for my first class, an 8am, really??
Twitter notifications, tumblr, facebook, snapchat, tinder, gma- TINDER?
ugh it does not end.
"Wanna hook up?" "I'm not looking for anything real either (; " "Can we go on a date?" "I would love to take you out" "Nice breasts"
Nice Breasts?? THEY AREN'T EVEN OUT. People are so weird.
Okay at least three not-so-weird guys. Only two of them are cute though. I'll just reply "Sure! Lets go on a date." to both of them.
Class time! I have classes till 2pm. All classes. Ugh. I will have to try so hard not to fall asleep in these lectures.
Finally! 2pm!! I am so excited to go home.
The comfort of my own bed. It's so heavenly, maybe I will nap.
"7pm saturday?" "Breakfast or lunch date?"
Hmmmm okay okay. "Breakfast! How about saturday?"
If I have to pay for either of these dates I will be pissed.
"That sounds good!" I replied to the other message.
Four days before these dates. It can not be too bad. Plus, two dates in one day, my mom will be so happy! Maybe she will leave me alone for awhile..
Oh fuck, I took a nap. It's only 5, not too bad. Okay I need to do some homework.
"DIINNNNNEEERRRRR" shit.
Okay okay, I will eat and then do homework and then shower and then try to sleep even though I know I won't be able to.. dammit.
Spaghetti and meatballs and sweet sausage mmmm the only thing that could make this any better would b- GARLIC BREAD!
Hell yeah, a five-star fucking meal.
I mean really, who doesn't like spaghetti???
"Hi honey, how was classes today? Any dates?" This woman. Straight to the point.
"Classes were so boring mom! Lectures all day long. I almost fell asleep literally multiple times a class. My APA class was not too bad, just going over the basics and then she surprised us with an open-note quiz! A lot of people were upset because they did not take any notes, luckily I took notes and ended up getting a 10/10! The kids were being so immature, like most of us are seniors, seriously??"
Maybe if I keep talking she will forget what she asked...
"Oh and then, in my last class we were going over the project that is coming up and everyone wanted to be my partner, as if I do not know that they only wanted to because I get all of my work done, and then some. I am just going to email the professor and see if I can do it myself, like seriously. I will end up having to do all of the work anyways, why let someone else get a good grade for doing nothing? Oh well, anyways, how was work?" please distract her please distract her please distract her
"Work was work. My students are getting better at raising hands but, ya know, first graders. They are all so cute though!" YES IT WORKED!!!
"Awe I am so happy to hear that!"
"So, dates?" fml.
"Ugh. Mom, why can't you just leave my love life alone?... But yes, I have two dates planned for saturday. Breakfast and then dinner."
"Oooooo! Exciting. What are you going to wear? Maybe that pink dress with the bow in front for dinner? Breakfast... hmm I don't kn-"
"Pajamas. I am going in my PJs." I mean think about it, I would be comfy..
"Em!! Seriously. Maybe a romper? Something loose and comfy because it is breakfast, but still something cute."
"Oh well excuse me, some of my pajamas are VERY cute!"
"Emily."
"Fine. I don't know yet. I'm not even sure where we are going."
"Okay thank you. I'm very happy you are going on a date for me. You're the best sweetie."
"Of course mom" I said, taking a bite out of my sausage.
My mom always cooks such big meals, normally leaving us with leftovers for two or three nights. I guess it works out better that way though, since she is busy grading papers and coming up with lesson plans. I am also busy, or at least I should be busy with all of these classes. 19 credits. Kill me.
"Do you think you could do the dishes tonight? I have to come up with next weeks official lesson plan, it's due tomorrow."
"Yes of course.." I don't have time for this ugh. That stupid nap. Dammit.
We are always taking turn doing the dishes since my dad died. He was in a bad car accident, a drunk driver smashed right into him. It was been about six years, so we are pretty well adjusted by now.
Whew. Finally. Time to do this homework. It is almost seven, I still need to shower though. If I fall asleep by eleven I will be fine. I just need to finish the most important things, anything due tom- TOMORROW. FUCK. I have a paper due!! By midnight! How could I forget fUCK.
11pm...
12pm...
1:30am...
Okay I am all done with my homework. The essay is turned in, I read the pages for my second class, I started on the powerpoint proposal, I looked at analogies in the story for my third class..
I am definitely not showering. There is no time.
BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ
"SHUT UP" Fucking hell. 9am?? My class starts at 9:30am!!!!! FUCK.
Okay I am dressed, brushed teeth, have my bookbag, my books, uhhh my phone.
I. Barely. Made. It.
Wednesday. The worse day.
Classes= 9:30-11, 11:10-12:50, 1-2:30, 3-5
I hate it. Sooo busy. And of course I forgot snacks, or even lunch. I guess I will have to stop somewhere on campus.
Starbucks? Or the food truck? Or... wait the food truck is closer.
"Hello what can I get for you?" GOD he is cute.
"Uhhh, two hot dogs and some fries? Oh and uh two water bottles."
"Sure, that will be $11.50." That smile. Those eyes.
"Haha here" Why am I smiling??
Mmmmm hot dogs, with relish and a little bit of ketchup. Heaven. Especially since I am starving. Okay I gotta hurry up, almost time for my last class. I can take the french fries in, so I just need to finish the hot dogs.
Finally, time to go home. Those classes were such a freaking bore.
Leftovers for dinner, good thing it tastes so good.
No nap today. Straight to homework. Actually, uh, shower first for sure.
Finished all of my homework before it was even 9pm! I am so happy. Now I can watch Netflix for a little before bedtime.
Ahhh good morning world. Up on time, I feel refreshed and good. Maybe today will be a good day.
Thursday, date in two days. Sorry, DATES.
Classes only till two, I can manage and maybe even go to the gym.
Easy classes, so happy. I don't really have a lot of homework either.
"Hey mom, I am going to head to the gym okay? I have a little bit of time to spare, I will text you when I leave so that you know." She doesn't get off of school until about four so we will be home around the same time.
Ooo cute food truck dude, mmm look at those muscles... and that curly brown hair...
Home before my mom, oh actually at the same time as my mom..
"We still have some leftovers, is that good? Or do you want me to make something new? Pork Chops? Meatloaf?
"Yeah no, leftovers is fine. I think I will take a nap first though."
"Okay that works!"
Annnndddd I slept till five. Fuck. Oh well, all my homework is pretty much done. I will just finish some reading and maybe clean up my room a little.
"Honey it's almost six, are you hungry yet or should I eat without you?"
"I'm not really hungry mom, I'm in the mooooodd, cleaning up and being productive! No time to eat!" Hell yeah, laundry is away, dirty clothes in the laundry, swept my floor, did some light dusting. Guess I should read a little before this mood ends...
"Wake up kiddo, your alarms been going off forever!"
what
where am i
what day is it
what
"Huh"
"Oh sweetheart. It's time to wake up, you have classes today."
Oh yeah me, school, i'm in bed, its friday, two dates tomorrow, classes 9:30 till 1ish, it issss
FUCK SHIT BITCH
It is already nine ughhhhh.
Rushed rushed rushed.
No time to dress cute, leggings and a t-shirt it is.
Hair? Bun.
Finally my last class. It took soo long. That last lecture, my god I thought it would be the death of me.
We had to group up into fours. Me. People. No thanks.
Tacooo truck? Or go home and take a wicked nap.. It is a friday, maybe I will hang out with some friends.
Hey does anyone want to do something tonight?
I'm babysitting :((
Lets get drunk!!
Partyyyy at the frat!
I work!! Last friday though
We should go bowling! We can drink there!
Oh the girls. I could use some drinks..
Bowling with the girls is always fun! Us four against the world when we are together. I'm so sad Tiff and Cali couldn't make it but hey, we are still having a lot of fun!
"Heeeyyy Em! Those dates are tomorrow right?"
Yikes.
"Hahahaha yaaaa, can't waittt" sarcasm
"Come on! Free food sis"
"True, only reason i'm going. Well, plus to get my mom off my back"
"She just wants what is best for you"
"I know, I just wish she could wait until after college. I just really want to do good.."
"Come on! College is where you are supposed to meet people. You've had most of us since high school, and Claire was Tiffs friend from college. You need to grow your wings babygirl"
"I knowww, and I really am trying."
Friends just don't come naturally to me.. like.. at all...
YAWN
Wow that was a great night.. I slept like a freaking baby and this date is still an hour away so I can eat soon!
Shit
I don't know what to wear...
A dress?
It's too early for that...
Maybe that blue romper, that is super cute
Blue romper or denim dress?
Rainbow romper?
Jumpsuit?
Romper?
Oh who am I kidding my heart is set on that blue romper already.
Okay romper on, hair brushed and parted, lite makeup, anddd a little bit of perfume. This date better go well.
PART TWO COMING SOON