Comments on: Practice Makes Not Quite perfect

By: Kim Ayres

Kim Ayres — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:16:25 +0000

I just read that article – I see MenSuck got a mention – she needs to get her own blog going.

I also saw you get comments from “guys who claim they are there to listen”, which sounds rather sceptical about our intentions

By: Lex

Lex — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:52:09 +0000

In so many ways, I admire you. I have yet to date anyone who wasn’t introduced to me by a mutual friend. I don’t know what the deal is with me, but I can’t bring myself to set alone at a bar and hope someone says hi.

You are stronger than you know.

By: Tinker

Tinker — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:17:55 +0000

Just checking in, to see how you are doing. Fried two computers at and one computer TWICE, so its an adventure trying to put the important links back together, and ressurect my email addresses. Of course, you are my most favorite remote friend and blogger. I have missed you, and the little details of your life that you make such “gotta hear the end” stories out of. Things sound normal there. But you are unhappy? Have I missed something important, or is this thing so sad, so sad ,making, that you can’t gather words to say it?

Things will get better soon…This, too shall pass.

By: Restaurant Gal

Restaurant Gal — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:07:02 +0000

Retired RM–New friends are definitely in order. I NEVER want to re-live middle school!

Julie–I know you read everything, and I so appreciate the supportive comments you give. As for this dating thing–oh good Lord. Calgon take me away!

Kim–Hey, I’ll take any positive spin.

Tere–Thanks! And I just figured out (because I am that out of it) that this was in City Link paper as well. Grabbed a couple of copies at the beach for the fans back home–meaning for my aunt who is like my mom who loves my writing even “when it makes me blush.”

Mike–Turns out, I am enjoying this stretch with my writing. One can only yammer on about guests and co-workers for so long before nothing is original and it all sounds like I’ve written it three times before. Hmm, come to think of it, these dating stories are starting to sound…oh, never mind!

Namaste–I know you get this. All kidding aside, patience is necessary and something one cannot fight. As for the so-called friend, please tell me I am not tumbling into some adolescent rabbit hole! PS–So are you!

Scott–What you don’t think my fine self portrait that I posted after I won my March Madness pool did me justice (http://www.restaurantgal.com/?p=497)? Congrats to you on being as sexy as I am . In all seriousness, you wrote a recent post that was incredibly heartfelt and as good as it gets.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:03:54 +0000

RG, I was going to suggest letting me photograph you to sex the blog up, but in the words of Barry Manilow, looks like we made it. (Quoting Barry Manilow is sexy.)

By: namaste

namaste — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:01:27 +0000

RG–I am not completely convinced by the old adage myself, but I am sure of one thing this year: For some of us, it may be necessary to get to the bottom of the heap before we discover the one we’ve been waiting for. Patience can be a pain, but I believe the wise folks who say that it’s worth it. And about your friend–tell her to chill. You’re never alone, and you certainly won’t be friendless. Sometimes fewer friends are better than many ones who pull stunts like that. Don’t internalize too much.

And ps: You’re awesome.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:21:12 +0000

RG, I just realized after reading your last comment how true it was that you have so successfully made the transition from not only writing about your restaurant job, but your personal dating life as well. For the last few posts I almost forgot you were working at a restaurant still… That really goes to show how interesting and captivating your writing is to the reader, we enjoy hearing your stories where ever you may be!

By: Tere

Tere — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:04:22 +0000

Congrats on the recognition from City Link. I love reading your blog!

By: Kim Ayres

Kim Ayres — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:13:19 +0000

If your life was perfect, your writing would be boring.

Hmmm, not much compensation for you now I come to think of it…

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:45:20 +0000

Hi RG, regular reader but never commented before. I so know how you feel at the moment, I really do. And although I wish you didn’t feel so bad it helps me not feel so alone. Hugs to you