I've been set up

So on Tuesday, it will be one year to the day since I split with Bex. That was a sad occasion and I was pretty down when it all happened in the first place, though I've come to terms with it and have been living the single life properly for a good six months now, having spent the first 3-6 months getting over 4 1/2 years of relationship. I may have different views of myself now, compared to back then, but it's in the past and I won't sort anything out by beating myself up over things I could, should and possibly would have done years ago. What's happened has already happened and I won't make the same mistakes twice, let's leave it at that.

Cricket training recommenced on Sunday last week (I can now walk, just barely), after 2.5 hours of practice representing the first in nearly six months, we all felt in pretty good nick. During the discussions there (I'm now the club secretary and Sunday XI captain), I ascertained that a friend of one of my teammates is single and looking for love.

Having grabbed a picture of me in a less than savoury pose (completely drenched in sweat, puffing and panting, having just been in for a bat), I was given the official diagnosis that she thinks I'm cute. This is novel and while my ego always needs a boost, I still found it weird. Not to worry, I've seen a picture of her and so an evening of drinks, curry and chat has been planned. I'm heading out in about half an hour and nervous may well be a good description of me, right now, but we'll see how things go.

My plan is to expect nothing and that way, anything positive I get is a bonus.

Wish me luck.

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Luis 2012-03-09 15:02:29

curry makes you poop alot. take some toilet paper

Coop 2012-03-09 15:02:29

All good on the bowel front, so far. Thanks for the concern :)

Slint 2012-03-09 16:47:07

Did you get laid yet?

Coop 2012-03-09 16:47:07

No, not yet. Play it slower than that, the rewards are far greater in the end.

Coop 2012-03-11 08:20:45

To bring you guys up to speed, I think that she likes me. I've got a sixth sense for this and the fact that she inspected my tonsils with gusto may be the best hint yet!

I finally left the party at 2.45 on Saturday morning and have her number, so I'd like to think that we will be seeing a lot more of each other at some point in the near future.

SCORE!

Blazejsg 2012-03-12 03:08:38

Dear Coop.

I like your beard.
c:

Coop 2012-03-12 03:08:38

Dear Blazejsg,

Which beard did you like? I've had plenty over the years, two of which have now been immortalised in profile pics of mine.

Sadly, I am now bereft of beard, hence why I have now pulled.

Blazejsg 2012-03-12 22:35:34

Honestly your icon picture!

I like it short. Too big seems like a goats beard.
Honestly, i like how you look with short hair exactly like your icon picture!
Yet this is my opinion, you do as you like. c:

I also understand you need your beard for these chilly months.

Coop 2012-03-12 22:35:34

The irony is that I had the beard all through the summer and the week after I shaved it off, we had snow.

I'm getting used to a hairless chin again, it was over 2 years with some form of facial hair, so it's still a little weird to have nothing there after a shave, to be honest.

Blazejsg 2012-03-13 20:19:00

Well that's very unfortunate xD..

Also, you look fine.
I'm sure your're a fun guy! so facial hair shouldn't matter at all.

Except if you're trying to impress someone (and that someone doesn't like facial hair.) then I guess that would matter.

Coop 2012-03-13 20:19:00

It was just how things went - I blame Luis, for being born in January!

Generally, it doesn't matter. However, I've encountered a few pogonaphobes (those with a fear of facial hair) in my time. Sometimes, the look is what counts and having a massive biker beard does not enhance the look :P

Check out the Manchester Meet thread for more photos of my weird beard :P

Blazejsg 2012-03-14 23:46:09

So let me get this straight.. Machester is a meet in the month of january for the celebration Luis's birthday? Where is it located?

Lol, I do not understand why anyone would fear facial hair, but I do understand It hurts when someone kisses you on the cheek :c with a mustache (It's like pressing against an undeveloped cactus.)
Beard's however. Don't bother anyone at all it just xD brings attention.
Like my first comment here LOL.

Oh, and I also did check them out!
I don't think I've ever seen that style before @,@..

Coop 2012-03-14 23:46:09

Well, it was - there was about two dozen of us show up to help Luis celebrate his birthday in Manchester UK. It doesn't happen every year...

http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/top ic/1268383

I like to be different. I think it's turned into a contest between Bezman and I for the most "different" facial hair

Blazejsg 2012-03-15 15:22:14

Oh it's in UK :c I was hoping for somewhere in the U.S.
Although, if I even wen't to the party I wouldn't have even done anything.
Because I don't drink but I can be fun c:! (Probably a lie)

Lol, so what happens if you win/lose?

Btw, this has turned into a big conversation lol.

Coop 2012-03-15 15:22:14

There are some US Meets, but I think that the closest to you in the Dakotas would be Denver...

Some people didn't drink that, by choice, but they did partake of the gaming, chatting and just generally having a good time.

I think it's an informal competition - no prizes are on the line, but Bez does enjoy giving my various beards a stroke.

Yeah, I have a habit of conversing properly :P

Blazejsg 2012-03-17 01:34:27

Yeah.. I don't think I'm allowed to drive xD to other states.
Yet.
Parties aren't my thing but there's a first time for everything, and by parties I mean Teen/Adult-like ones. I just need back-up LOL.

Oh, well that sounds delightful..
I bet that's how you lure your pray.

This should be a pm It feels like a chatbox in here, i'm sorry.. xD

Coop 2012-03-17 01:34:27

The furthest I've driven is Barrow-in-Furness, which is 200 miles away. That was a nice holiday, though.

If you need backup, get yourself a wingman - someone to keep an eye on you while you drink, so that you don't do anything too stupid and to make sure that nothing suspect goes into your drink ;)

I gave up trying to lure my prey that way - I've had no success with the beard, yet a clean-shaven Coop seems to have lured someone within months of shaving...

I'm not worried that it's here - we can still chat like this. If you want to move it to the inbox, feel free.

Gagsy 2012-03-17 17:35:09

Good luck on the love fest Coop.

Coop 2012-03-17 17:35:09

Like I have said - 2012 is my year :D

I've been set up

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