I believe it was queenparanoia who recently said to me, "Kruu, you have to face your fear that is pirate." I knew she was right, and I said in my last post about him that I was going to invite him to Ms. L's concert on Friday. That was almost a week ago, and as I said, I was strategically planning to call him on Monday, because I wanted to let enough time pass between the last call and this one, so he wouldn't feel like I was stalking or otherwise annoying him.
But my busy work schedule (I took on some extra classes) and the never ending search for a flat took up so much of my time and made me so tired, that I kept putting it off. (Well, okay, add to those excuses the fact that I am just a big, old chicken-shit, and you get a clear picture). So, here I was... the day before the concert, and it was now or never time. I had a million things to do, and was (am) so stressed out about not having a place to live, but I promised myself that I would call him right around the time he usually gets home from work... hopefully before he got engrossed in an online computer game.
But, of course, I was so occupied with checking the online housing ads, that that time came and went, and suddenly, it was 45 minutes later. I forced myself to pick up the phone. I hit the menu button. Scrolled to Phonebook. Stopped. Stomach churned. Pressed Phonebook. Scrolled to Pegleg's name. Stopped. Noticed sweating palms. Thought about hanging up. Pushed Call.
Ring... ring....
"Ahoj..."
"Ahoj, Pegleg?"
As before, he was pleased to hear from me, and told me that he was in transit. I was thinking that maybe he was still on the tram coming home from work, but no, he was in transit between two avatars on his computer game!
"Oh, so you're busy?"
"Yes, yes."
I prepared to hang up and wondered if I should ask him to call me when he was not busy, but he asked me, quite cheerfully, how I was doing, and I told him that I was going crazy, still looking for a flat, because I only have 10 days left. I told him that it's not easy.
"True, true."
I took a deep breath and went ahead with my plan to ask him if he was going to Ms. L's concert. It took a while for him to get what I was talking about, or who I was talking about, and then he went on a tirade of how Ms. L has not been using her head and has been forgetting to turn off the electricity, and how she complains that she's tired, and she's sick. He even imitated her in a little falsetto. I've often thought that Pegleg would make an interesting blogger.
I finally steered him back on track.
"Did you know that Ms. L is singing in a club tomorrow?"
"Yes, yes, I know, but I don't go to her concert."
"Why not?"
"Not interesting for me."
"You don't like that kind of music?"
"I don't know, but maybe I on computer."
"Ha ha, only computers, huh?"
"Ha ha.."
And then, before I even knew it was going to come out of my mouth...
"What are you doing on Saturday?"
"Oh, I don't know. Maybe not much."
"Would you like to come to my house for dinner?"
"Yes, okay... good idea."
I also said he could invite Sinbad to come too, thinking he might be more comfortable if he didn't have to come alone. He said it was a good idea, but the last couple of days, he's been trying to call Sinbad on his mobile, and hasn't been able to get through. So, I assured him that he could come alone. I asked what time he wanted to come, and he asked me what I was making. Don't ask me what that has to do with when he should come over.
Anyway, somewhere along the line, it got changed from him coming to my house to me going to his house and cooking over there... which is fine with me, because his kitchen is much better, and his apartment is more comfortable. The only bad thing about it is that I'll be stuck with the usual problem of not knowing when I've overstayed my welcome... and if he starts playing a computer game while I'm there, I'm gonna have to cream him.
When we ended the conversation, I had a smile on my face.
"That was so fuckin' easy!" I told myself. Do you guys remember how I used to agonize over just knocking on his door and offering him a tart?
kruuyai posted on Sep 20, 2007
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botoni said on Sep 20, 2007....
OHHHHHHHHHHH! Sounds like lots of fun in store KRUU. I m waiting to know what you are making too and I want to know if Tart of Pegleg is the planned dessert. -
queenparanoia said on Sep 20, 2007....
kruu...girl, this put a huge smile on my face!!!!!YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU CALLED THE PIRATE!!!!!!!!!!! YOU FACED YOUR FEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!i'm so proud of you!!!see, it was so fucking easy right??? now you know. now you could sleep better and wont agonize in this anymore!!!oh wait you have to cook something wonderful!!!you'll never know. a way to pirates heart is through his stomach!!!heheheheehehehehehe!!!goodluck kruu!!! and update us on saturday!!!p.s.i hope his gonna kiss you!!! (crossing my fingers) -
tizzygirl said on Sep 20, 2007....
You GO Kruu!! I was soooo excited to see a post with "Pirates" in the tagline!! I was thinking woo hoo Kruu finally got up the courage and I was right!!! SEE it WAS easy!! And now you are sooo happy :)!!! I think the best way to get over the over staying your welcome is the finally be blunt about it....tell him what your dilema is, of course tell him it's all across the board not just with him and ask him what he thinks about it? Then you could always comment that he's a good enough friend that you just expect him to tell you when the visit it over if he is tired or whatnot and you would never take offense. I find sometimes being direct is the best way to clear up any confusion at the time or in the future...plus it might help you in other situations as well! Oh and if he gets on the computer you could always just tell him that since he seems busy you'll be leaving and eventually he'll get the clue that being on the computer while he has company is kind of rude, although if it's an addiction he may not be able to help it. In the end I suppose it's only fair to expect it from him, I mean if you think about it you know him well enough to know it's inevitable!! Have fun ;) -
kruuyai said on Sep 20, 2007....
botoni: I think I'll plan an entree of roast leg of peg.. lol. Actually, I told him I was going to make Mexican food (because I know he likes his food hot and spicy.. the whole top shelf of his fridge is packed with jars of different chili peppers and hot sauces... and the first time I made him a delicately flavored stir fry, he smacked his lips and poured on the hot sauce!). So, I think I'll make my special deluxe quesadillas with a side of nachos and guacamole.
queen: I owe it all to you! Haha.. He's eaten my cooking before, and he's always liked it, so it could be that he's just looking forward to a good meal. I won't get my hopes up too high for romance, but I plan to enjoy myself. (But keep your fingers crossed, anyway... okay?) ;-)
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kruuyai said on Sep 20, 2007....
tizzy: That probably would be a good approach with someone that I could communicate with better, but knowing Pegleg, this is likely to go off on some tangent like the price of tangerines in Holesovice or why Ms. L forgot to turn off the lights. If he gets on the computer, I'll make sure that next time, we meet somewhere other than his flat. It's probably the only solution. -
gingersoul said on Sep 20, 2007....
KruuKruu...you know me.....i would have already kissed Pegleg....why do we women have always to wait for the men to do the first move?.
Sometimes you have to catch the pirates by surprise...dont linger around too much in the mist......arrive unexpected.....drop on their bed.....and dance alone in the middle of the room.....:-)
So.....FINALLY...you got this dinner figured out.......now, i hope you are not planning of wasting your precious time with him in overanalyzing what you could do and then come back home and over-overanalyzing what you could have done...
i would fly to Prague and strangle you!
He has to sense that the dinner is not going to end up with him in front of the computer (again) and you walking home alone.....
I bet he is only waiting for you to do the first move.
Ahoy, pirate! Its time to let him anchor his boat in your port.....lol....
And if ther will be no romance at all....well, be it friednship but without you fantasizing about him anymore......good luck!
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kruuyai said on Sep 20, 2007....
ginger: I've done the first move plenty of times in my life... but only when I've known for absolutely sure that it would be well received. Otherwise, I'm just a chicken shit. Usually, what I do, rather than actually making the first move... is to compel them to make it, but I think that kind of subtlety would be lost on Pegleg. lol
"now, i hope you are not planning of wasting your precious time with him in overanalyzing what you could do and then come back home and over-overanalyzing what you could have done..." Now, if I didn't do that.. I just wouldn't be Kruu, would I? :)
"And if ther will be no romance at all....well, be it friednship but without you fantasizing about him anymore" Sigh.... such words of wisdom. But you know, sometimes my fantasies are the only joy I get out of life. Plus, I'm enjoying the game. ;p
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kruuyai said on Sep 20, 2007....
ginger: BTW... how do I drop on his bed and then dance alone in the middle of the room? His bed is over to the side... lol -
silverwhisper said on Sep 20, 2007....
i remember those days quite well, kruu. seriously, i never understood why you got yourself so worked up over it, to be honest. :>
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skald said on Sep 20, 2007....
That´s it Kruu just be direct and say what you want to and ask what you mean to. Good for you. Have fun on Saturday
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moonriver said on Sep 20, 2007....
kruu -- two words come to mind... carpe diem. tell him to his face, "i plan to stalk you everyday, as my top agenda for next week. any complaints?" and if he turns his back on you to return to his computer game, then -- you're right -- cream him... with your two cream puffs. although your earlier offer-the-tart scenario should always be in reserve as a plan-B tactic.
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kruuyai said on Sep 21, 2007....
ed: It's called insecurity. Also afraid of letting my neediness show. I'd rather just be alone than glom onto someone in a needy way.
skald: Thanks. I intend to.
muun: Let's see.... the vocabulary I would have to teach him would include.. stalk, agenda, complaints... lol. Are those figurative cream puffs you're talking about? :)
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moonriver said on Sep 21, 2007....
kruu -- ok, maybe you do need to use simpler words for easier czech translation. how about this... "i will run after you all week, and you can't say no."
figurative cream puffs, yes, if you know what i mean, and i think you do. oh kruu, i know you have the right figure, and in any case you'll figure out a way... ;-)
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Actorguy said on Sep 21, 2007....
I have two words for you: Computer Virus! Nah, I guess you can't do that, but maybe you could accidentally kick the plug out before dinner starts :-) -
dailyachesandpains said on Sep 21, 2007....
Good job Kruu! So, you know how anxiety feels, I'm sorry! At least you got 'er done!Why don't you call him back and say "From what time to what time?" because you might make second round plans, lol!{{HUGS}}Daily -
DesertMermaid said on Sep 21, 2007....
Though I tuned in to your pirates posts a little late but I enjoyed all of them a lot. In fact I was looking for an opportunity to tell you this and now there is a post on the pirates again!
Congrats kruu, good luck and I cant wait for the next post to land up....And maybe you might pick up a clue or two observing him closely, his body language I mean and then go accordingly... But then dont get too caught up or else you will miss the fun part! ;)
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kruuyai said on Sep 21, 2007....
muun: Hmmm.... I guess it's just a figure of speech.
Actorguy: I like the way you think! Can you help me out with that virus thang?
daily: Aha.... you're doubling up on your advice! lol I don't think I want to put an end time on this one, though. But if he starts playing computer games, I'm outta there!
DesertM: Thanks. I'm glad you've enjoyed them. I will definitely try not to miss the fun part!
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kruuyai said on Sep 21, 2007....
And now, for the latest update... I went to hear Ms. L sing tonight, and she told me that Pegleg mentioned to her that I was coming over on Sunday. Only one problem with that... I'm supposed to be coming over on Saturday! Oy! She promised to leave him a note and clear up his confused mind. I hope she remembers. Maybe I'll have to call him and tell him not too eat a big lunch, because I'm bringing over a lot of food. Oy!
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