it's not where i am, it's who i'm with

Anyone who knows me, knows I hate the phone...with a passion.  I don't hate people, or talking to people - JUST being on the phone for long periods of time.  I think it has to do with the fact that as soon as I get on, four kids (who up until this point have been totally preoccupied) suddenly have millions of urgent matters that need immediate attention.  So I generally miss half the things that are said to me over the phone. Drives me nuts. (And for all of my REALLY close friends who know me the best...yes, I am thinking of a certain pirate joke right now).  

I do really love social interaction, though - so for me, instant message is the perfect way to chat with friends - but not offend when something else needs my attention.  I love the fact that I can set my status to "away" and the person with whom I am chatting knows it's not them...it's me - in a totally non-sarcastic, no I'm not breaking up with you kind of way.  I also love that I can always run to the computer and tell my cute husband every stupid thing that crosses my mind.  It makes me feel close to him even when he's at work.  

Simple conversations like these are often the highlight of my day.  

robby says: i'm going to grab an early dinner/late lunch on my way home since my game is at 9

robby says:probably leave at 3:30 to grab some chinese and then come home

melissa says: CHINESE?!

melissa says:shoo to you.

robby says: dericious

melissa says: jajajaja

robby says: i've been craving it for a while

melissa says: I'll figure out something for the kids.

robby says: you're so good

melissa says: want to share some with your loving wife?

robby says: tell me how and i would be happy to

melissa says: oh - are you eating there?

robby says: yeah

melisssa says: all arone?

robby says: uh huh

melissa says: ohhhh.  just do carry out!

robby says: it'll be cold by the time i get home

melissa says: oh, alright.

robby says: actually, i could

melissa says: no, no.  get it while it's hot!

robby says: i can eat and then bring some home to you

melissa says: it's not a big deal. I'll figure something out

robby says: that wouldn't be a big deal for me, though

melissa says: oh, I know.

melissa says: don't worry about it.

melissa says: it's more the romance of chinese take out that I'm looking for.

melissa says: I've said it before...I like the idea more than the actual food

melissa says: you, me, sitting on a blanket, watching old movies eating chinese right out of the box with chopsticks. so new york.

melissa says: me alone at the table isn't nearly as appealing!

robby says: haha!  you watch too many tom hanks movies

robby says: and I love you.