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Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-03 17:13:26 +0000

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So, on the Iranian family Shabbat dinner next Friday night, I may have 3 potential suitors to contend with.

1) Brother to a woman who married into the family who had 3 kids in 3 years. His name is Alex, and he lives in Atlanta.

2) Cousin who is a doctor at Vanderbilt University Hospital. Quiet, plays the piano, and is also named Alex.

3) Nephew of the hostess who lives in NYC and is an Italian fashion importer. Supposedly very cute, lives in a nicely furnished apartment in the city, and apparently I look very much like his sister. (I questioned whether that would be a bonus or not.)

I think I'll wear a skirt to this one.
Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-11-03 17:30:11 +0000
Personally, I like the sound of contestant #2.
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-03 17:33:59 +0000
He might be a nice compliment to my outrageousness, when it happens.
Posted by Honar the librarian on 2005-11-03 17:51:01 +0000
With regard to bachelor #1--did he have 3 kids in 3 years, or was that the sister? If he did, run for the hills, sweetcheeks. If it was the sister, well, he still lives an Atlanta.

And, since you know how I feel about long-distance relationships, I'm with pamsterdam on this one.

Posted by rladew on 2005-11-03 18:22:59 +0000
who does #2 work for?
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Posted by tgl on 2005-11-03 19:03:30 +0000
Always choose the remaining door, after one is <a href="http://redsquirrel.com/dave/play/montyOnAjax.html">revealed</a>.
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-03 21:27:59 +0000
#2 does something with databases for warehouses. My bro-in-law told me he doesn't think that one is right for me. Apparently he has very little focus in life. And may not be the most attractive.

On the other hand, he plays trumpet and has a red beard.
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-03 21:29:38 +0000
Oops, #2 is the doctor. I'm sure he works for the hospital...unless you're doing an Austin Powers fagen. In that case, he works for #1.
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-03 21:30:23 +0000
The sister has the plethora of kids.

Wait, how do you feel about long-distance relationships?
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-03 21:31:44 +0000
That's hilarious! I won twice, then lost. I think in dating I've lost 8 times, won never.
Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-11-04 05:30:16 +0000
Long-distance relationships are torturous. Bizarre sudden changes from painful longing (being apart) to hysterical shagging (being together). Difficult to come through as a cohesive unit.
Posted by Honar the librarian on 2005-11-04 13:38:31 +0000
I won't date anyone who lives outside of 128. Sadly, I've been informed that my true soul mate is a shepherd somewhere in Texas. Sigh.
Posted by rladew on 2005-11-04 14:43:11 +0000
:)
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Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-04 16:14:04 +0000
This morning I had a vision of myself as Scarlet in the opening scene of Gone With the Wind. Anyone know if a hoop skirt is appropriate at an Iranian function?
Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-11-04 17:36:02 +0000
I personally am very much benefitting from having a calming influence as my other half. Really.
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-12 22:38:25 +0000
Okay. Only Dr. Alex was there. He's not for me. Nice guy, but not for me. Turns out his mom wants him to marry a Persian girl anyway, so it doesn't really matter.

Next!
Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-11-13 08:42:20 +0000
Damn! What happened to bachelors #1 & #3?
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Ed(ward)'s been asking about this almost daily <i>"What happened with the Cozy Friends Chat (his name for Rideside) <strong>Vote for Miriam's Date</strong> thingie?"</i>] so we both appreciate the update!

Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-14 19:38:09 +0000
The other two were no-shows. Although, I did get a phone call from Atlanta Alex on Thursday, but I decided not to pick up. I didn't feel like talking; the Gilmore Girls was on tv and you know how that is! Also, I didn't know what to say. We had kind of an awkward phone call the first time, and my bro-in-law thinks he wouldn't be good for me anyway.

On an up note, I'm going to a young Jewish adults mixer for newcomers to Nashville on Thursday night. Maybe I'll meet my beshert there.
Posted by Honar the librarian on 2005-11-14 20:23:33 +0000
And maybe you'll meet your beshert <a href=http://www.phuketdir.com/beshert/>here</a>.
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-14 20:35:50 +0000
That's TOTALLY where I should go to avoid my family during Thanksgiving!
Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-11-14 21:04:27 +0000
Oooooh, sounds hot! Lemme know how it goes. x
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-14 21:20:05 +0000
Unless I take a cab there, I'm sure it won't be all that great. Nashville's a little spread out, so I'd have to either drink and drive or be sober. Maybe I'll get some booze up front and take my chances.
Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-11-14 21:21:41 +0000
Hide cab money in a side-pocket of your purse. It's worth it to enjoy yourself...
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-14 21:22:21 +0000
I love you. Too bad you're already married and I'm not a lesbian. And neither are you.
Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-11-14 21:25:19 +0000
Right back atcha, cutie.

Oh, and? You have the <i>best</i> hair.
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-14 22:14:35 +0000
Thank you! A woman at a restaurant a few weeks ago told me it looked very healthy. That was one of the best and weirdest hair compliments I've encountered.

It's looking like I need it styled here pretty soon. Might have to head to Boston to get a trim at Judy Jetson's. Linda Shehab is the best curly-hairdresser I know.
Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-11-14 22:18:21 +0000
It's vital to get a stylist who gets it. I have a very sweet & wee gay Irish guy now - he has the cutest voice. He's all, "Ooooh, darlin' you've got sootch pretty hair, you do, that you do. I tell you, these bleedin' Dootch boogers drive me right outer me mind, they do, youknowwhatimean?"
Posted by Miriam on 2005-11-14 23:08:56 +0000
Linda is Lebanese and has the dirtiest mind/mouth I've ever come across. I LOVE her!
Posted by Linda S on 2007-06-20 21:36:45 +0000
Hi Miriam, This is Linda Shehab( you ex hairdresser) I just saw what you wrote about me and i wanted to say hello and thank you for mentioning me...I hope all is well with you..I am stil at Judy Jetson...Where are you and how is life with you...best of luck to you and thank you again for your nice words.I Hope your hair is stil lookign healthy and curly and sexy.....
Posted by tgl on 2007-06-20 21:58:42 +0000
POTD - Post Of The Decade
Posted by G lib on 2007-06-22 20:49:57 +0000
A+.
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