Does Age Really Matter?

How much does age really play into a relationship? Can a couple with 10+ years between them really have that much in common? 

I've been in two serious relationships in my life, both of which were with someone no more than one year older than me. I know thirty years ago, it may have been more common to marry someone that was a significant number of years old than you, but what about today?

The other night, I encountered something that is very different for me. Where I'm from, there aren't many "eligible bachelor's," so when I was approached by a customer at the restaurant where I work, I was a little caught off guard. This guy is somewhat of a regular at Sam's, I had seen him before, but I didn't know any details about him, nor had we ever had a conversation. While grabbing drinks for one of my tables, the guy came over, introduced himself, shook my hand and gave me a note with his phone number on it. 

To make a long story short...the next day when I spoke with him over the phone, I found out that he was not 25 or 26 like all of the other waitresses thought...He was 34 years old, a good 13 years older than me! Though he seemed really nice, and I was honored that he wanted to get to know me, the 13 year age difference got me thinking and turned me off a bit. I thought it over, and decided it was best not to get involved. It isn't that 34 is super old, it's just a lot older than me. I feel like someone in their mid-thirties is at a very different stage of their life, than someone that's fresh out of college, and has yet to experience it. 

Thankfully, the situation was handled and no harm was done, but it got me thinking! What are the rules on dating someone that's more than just a few years older or younger than you? Is it accepted/looked down upon?

What do you think?

Awkward Moment!

Happy Friday Everyone! I hope you've had a great week!

I don't think I've ever mentioned this on the blog before, but I am the queen of awkward situations! I don't know what it is, but I swear the crazy things that happen in my life only happen to me! Last night, I had another one of these occurrences while I was waitressing at my work. It was so funny I had to share it with you!

Last night when I was waitressing, a table came in and sat in my section. It was what looked to be a dad and his two children, a boy around 7 years old and a girl about 11. I took their drink order, went to get them and didn't think anything of it. Afterward, I got their food order and then started cleaning something else in the dining room. This is when the little boy at the table yelled at me "My daddy thinks you're cute!" Keep in mind, he had his mouth full of something, so I couldn't really understand him. In reply, I looked at him and said "What was that?" and he said "My daddy said that you're cute!" What am I supposed to say to that? The dad was sitting right there! After being put on the spot like (and turning red I'm sure), I finally said "Awh. Well thank you". Not only did the other waitress hear the little boy, but I'm sure everyone in the dining room did. The dad was obviously in his thirties! He had two kids with him!

After that, I kept waiting on them as if nothing had been said and the next time I went to the table, the dad said to me "My kids were trying to figure out how old you were and we just couldn't decide. How old are you?" The whole time I'm thinking, you're using your kids to find out how old I am?! Wow. They guessed between 22-24, which was pretty close. I'm 21. The other waitress and I were still laughing about this long after the table had left! 

Only me. Only at Sam's Pizza.

Am I alone here? Has anything like this ever happened to you?

A Sam's Christmas!

When I was sixteen, I was lucky enough to find a job that I loved, at a place called Sam's Pizza. I started as a cashier, then moved to waitress and back to cashier (due to my need of control haha). I love working there and even try to get on the schedule a few days whenever I'm home on break.

Last night, Sam's had its annual Employee Christmas Party! This was my fifth Christmas party and I can only say that they get better every year. It's not a normal employee Christmas, where you simply go out to eat dinner with the people you work with and go home. It's a time to let loose and have fun! I look forward to going every year because of the amazing food, creative games, and the famous "Sam's Secret Santa." 

The Sam's Pizza Crew!

Once everyone arrives, we all take a seat around the dining room. You're encouraged to bring someone, as long as they're ready to laugh and eat. The dinner is done potluck style and is nothing short of delicious. We have everything from turkey to shrimp, chocolate covered popcorn to banana pudding. After we're all full, the games commence (my absolute favorite part). A few people at Sam's put together the most creative games they can come up with. In past years, we have played Sam's Jeopardy, Minute to Win it, and many others. Those that win go home with money, so everyone has their game face on!

When you volunteer to play, you have no idea what you're going to have to do. During the first game, I decided to volunteer and partner up with my friend, Meranda.

Did I mention I now have brown hair?! OMG! What do you think?!

Meranda had to hold a role of toilet paper by a ribbon, while I spun in circles until the toilet paper was all wrapped around me. The group that wrapped their person the fastest and used all the toilet paper won. Let me remind you I had just eaten SO much food, and after this, I was done with games for the rest of the night!

At this point I was about to fall over from laughter and motion sickness! We didn't win, but everyone had a great time watching me walk sideways for a while.

Snapshots from the other games!

Right before the party was over, we opened our Secret Santa gifts! I had Jessica's name and got her a gift card for two movie tickets, so that her and her husband can have a nice date night!

Me, Meranda, & Jessica

My friend, Kayla had my name and got me a gift card to Charming Charlie's, along with a lotion/body wash pair from Bath & Body Works. It was the perfect gift for a girly girl like me!

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I'm already looking forward to next year's party!