(I’ll get back to the trip stuff soon, promise.)
I left a birthday message on The Ex’s answering machine today.
A little late due to my being out of town (which I was sure to mention), and short and sweet, just like the message she left me in August.
I wish I could say that I sounded cool, calm, and collected, but I’m pretty sure I probably didn’t. I probably sounded nervous as hell.
And for about five minutes afterwards, I felt really weird, wondering if it was a mistake, a bad idea, a stupid thing to do, etc.
Then it occurred to me: I don’t bear her any animosity, I was returning the nice (and brave) gesture she put forth, and I really do hope she had a good birthday. What kinda guy would I be if I didn’t?
And that whether or not she returns the call doesn’t really matter to me, as odd as that may seem.
Thing of it was, I actually felt kinda bad when I thought about not returning the gesture. Cuz sometimes, it’s just nice to wish someone a Happy Birthday.
The GeekHiker 
Well done.
And it is a nice thing.
By: just a girl on October 3, 2007
at 7:42 pm
You make a mom proud! Hey, don’t laugh, I’m almost old enough to be your mom … kinda, sorta ..maybe …
By: dobegil on October 3, 2007
at 8:09 pm
I’ve struggled with this one too. Very difficult to know what to do. I think you did the right thing.
By: quirkygirl on October 3, 2007
at 10:08 pm
That is nice! I’m glad you did!
By: Ruby on October 3, 2007
at 11:11 pm
Do people in California still use “answering machines?” We have “voice mailboxes” out here on the east coast… Catch up with us! Awww, ya know I’m just pokin’ fun.
By: charlotte harris on October 4, 2007
at 1:46 am