Married too, FYI

Just the other day my one loyal follower asked me if this blog had been silent because I had found my Prince Charming.  No.  Sorry.  I know I set up the expectation that if I don't write for a while, it generally means I'm gaga over some guy.  This time, it just means that I've been very, very busy.

I've apparently also been "busy" asking people to set me up with eligible bachelors.  In fact, I've apparently developed a reputation for that sort of thing.  I don't know how this happened.  After all, it's not like I...

Exhibit A:  Threw myself a birthday party and asked everyone to bring me a single guy instead of a present.  (Sadly, I was the only girl at that party who didn't get a date.  In fact, one couple who met at said party recently got engaged.  Congrats Rob and Jen!)

Exhibit B:  Bugged my BFF and her hubby to find me a man.   After all, I introduced them to each other, isn't it about time they returned the favor?

Exhibit C:  Found myself at a charity function, talking to some very important donors, when I let slip that if they knew anyone...I was interested.

Oops.  I guess I've done all those things!  Though, to be fair, Exhibit A was nearly three years ago and Exhibit C was wine-induced.

So, here's the proof to my reputation.  A co-worker (and good friend) recently slipped me a book with the following note inside:

  

I've done a little Photoshop to maintain everyone's anonymity.  (I can't believe I spelled that correctly on the first try.  Go, me!)  Just in case you have trouble reading purple, the note says:

Hi single girl,
I met this wonderful guy at the Book Festival on Saturday and thought [he might be helpful to you in a business capacity] He's just great.  (Married too, FYI)  Thanks!

Don't these messages usually come the other way around?  Aren't friends of single woman usually trying to encourage them to meet single men, not discourage them from accidentally hitting on the married ones?

Now, in my own defense, it's possible I haven't actually developed a reputation for stalking any guy with an empty left ring finger.  Other possible explanations:

A.  She figured clarification was necessary after calling him "wonderful" and "great."
B.  His book was about overcoming disabilities.  (If I'm remembering right, he's missing both an arm and a leg.)  Having a wonderful wife is another example of how he's living a "normal" life.
C.  She didn't mean a damn thing by it.  I just have a tendency to over-interpret things.

I bet if I were to ask her tomorrow, she wouldn't even remember writing the note.  But, I'd just like take this opportunity to say to all the friends who've brought me bachelors for my birthday, slipped away to give me a chance to flirt with a guy I find cute, or resisted the urge to hit me over the head with a frying pan every time I jokingly ask them to find me a man....thanks.  I really appreciate it!