Various reactions - Part 2

Before i begin with the continuation from my last entry, let me just say i have reached my target for this month. And i mean, in the number of blog entries for this month. My target was to have at least 2, and this goes to show my blog isn't a lost cause altogether, there is still hope yet.

Okay, now getting back to the reactions of people when i told them the news of me getting married for the first time. (Once again, names will be changed to protect the ones who wish to stay anonymous)

Scenario 3:

An ex-colleague of mine was chatting with me on gtalk. The main reason she buzzed me was that i had put my status as "lost my phone". So we did the usual hellos, how are you's? and of course we got into how i lost my phone etc. And then we get to the more interesting part.

At 11.30 a.m.

GTalk Girl: So what's new with you?
ME: Hmmmm, well did i already tell you, i am getting married

And there was no reply from her. So i assumed she was away from her desk or busy work so i didnt now pursue it, i just carried on with my work. The at 4.30 p.m. she replies with her telephone number asking to save since i lost my phone. And not two second later my phone rings...it's her of course

GTalk Girl: Hullo
ME: Hi. How are you doing?
GTalk Girl: How did you know it was me?
ME: I recognise your voice la.
GTalk Girl: Hey, you are joking right? I know i have not been keeping in touch much and all. Are you just trying to get my attention by saying you are getting married?
ME: No la...it's for real i am getting married in December.
GTalk Girl: What??? (A bit high pitched) Oh wow! Congrats! I am so happy for you.
ME: Thank you. hehehe..

And that was Scenario 3.

It's interesting to see the reactions of various people. About 3 years ago, i remember pulling a fast one on a friend of mine who was in Canada at that time. We were chatting on MSN and for a few days i was telling him about how I was getting married and the wedding plans and i made it sound so real. This time around, I am really getting married so i decided to drop him an sms.

Scenario 4

So, i send my friend an sms saying i am getting married.

(via sms)
SMS Friend: What? You are kidding...Don't lie.
ME: No, seriously. We met last December and we've been dating a couple of months. We are getting married in December.
SMS Friend: WOW! I am seriously in shock. Congratulations! So give me the juicy details? How did he propose? Who is he? Where is he from?
ME: Well, i'll tell you all the details soon. Just wanted to let you. Call me when you are free alright take care.
SMS Friend: Okay. You too take care.

Well, i thought he had forgotten. About two weeks later my phone rings and it's my SMS Friend.

ME: Hello!
SMS Friend: Hi! How are you la? You bugger you! Getting married huh?
ME: I am okay la. Yeah la. This time it's for real. Not pulling a fast one on you.
SMS Friend: Wow! I can't believe it. Didn't think you'd settle down so soon. But if you are happy i am happy for you.
ME: Yes, i am very happy thanks.

Then we continue talking about the wedding etc. And catching up on each others news.

It has been an interesting experience actually telling people my BIG NEWS. I recall spending most of my college / working life telling people how i would NEVER settle down and get married till i am at least 28. I have learned my lesson. Call me superstitious but i believe when you say things like this, the opposite happens. I did try to learn from my relatives when they used to say they did not want to marry a particular race that's the exact race they fall in love with and end up marrying.

No need to go so far, my mom, in her younger days never liked Punjabi's. Like for real! And look at her today, she has two daughters carrying the name KAUR and she is also known as Mrs Singh. My sister, said the same thing - now she is Mrs Singh as well with two little "Singh" boy as her sons. I was "playing smart". I told everyone never would i criticize a race or say i did not want to end up marrying a certain race. But, i did say i would NEVER settle down till i am in my late 20's.

Nevertheless, i would have to say, no regrets! I always taught that marriage would mean and end to a lot of things. But now, i feel very differently about it. Yes, there would be more responsibilities, but i think i am ready to face it all and the best part about it is, i will never have to face it all on my own anymore.