Maggyie Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 So a little while ago (a few months ago actually) I posted something hyperventilating about how I was meeting my sweetie's family for the first time. I survived that first encounter although it did not go spectacularly. They mostly ignored me, and it was a big graduation party, so it was easy to do. Small amounts of awkwardness but there is always the veggie tray to run over to and hide behind. All I know is that they are glad I am the right religion (they are Catholic too). So at least I have that in my favor. However now I am supposed to go bowling with them on Saturday, and then have dinner at their house. That's right. BOWLING. Whyyyyy Gaaaaaahd whyyyyyy, what have I done to tick You off? I have not bowled in a very long time, but if I remember correctly, I stunk the place up. This is in contrast to my boyfriend Dan, who has his own personal bowling ball with his name on it and junk. So I will be playing a game I am horrible at, that the rest of them are awesome at, while "hanging out" with his family whom I have met once and it wasn't too great an experience. Add to that my traditional awkwardness, quietness, and crushing social anxiety. I am going to look SO COOL!!!! This would not be so bad, since a bowling game only takes about an hour (so I am told). Only sixty minutes to get through before I can drag what is left of my bodily fluids out the door. However then we are going to dinner at his parents' house. Now I know when a girl goes to a guy's house she is supposed to A. Offer to help fix the meal or B. Offer to clean up the meal, or both. But sadly I don't know what I am doing in the kitchen so I would probably either mess things up or just stand there, useless and in full blush mode. And I don't want to bring something to give them because I will be so nervous that I will probably just shove it at them when I see them. Would it be too goody-goody to send them a thank-you note afterward? Assuming I get through the evening without having a deadly stroke, in which case my problems are over?? What can I talk to them about in between tossing gutter ball after gutter ball? And what size shovel should I bring to use when I am in their backyard digging my own grave? Thanks for any and all advice and/or reassurance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I would advise first, a paper bag to breathe in. After this step is completed, maybe a nap. Get back to me after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightsadness Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I suggest one light beer --or soda if you're under age-- at the bowling alley and drink it very slowly. And just help clear the table [u]one [/u] [u]dish[/u] [u]at[/u] [u] a[/u] [u]time.[/u][img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif[/img] God does not hate you. And we are all on your side too.[img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightofChrist Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 God doesn't hate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 If I invited a girl to an activity that my entire family was good at, I wouldn't be expecting much. Dinner isn't hard though; just be polite. You will be just fine with that, you're just stressed about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 I think I will take your nap advice... zzzz.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 You're bowling with your sweetie's family and you're just worried about gutterballs? You are not thinking hard enough! What if you get unending flatulence? What if they serve you food with poppyseeds and you get one stuck in your teeth and no one wants to embarrass you by telling you? What if they serve you food with poppyseeds and you get one stuck inyour teeth and everyone laughs at you? What if your fly is open the entire time? What if you sit in the chair that gamma mimma died in and no one had ever sat in it since until you? What if the food they serve you is reaaaaaaally disgusting and you have to eat it anyway? What if they have pictures of your sweeties ex in the house and she's stunning? What if you wear your best skirt and you accidentally tuck it in your underwear in the bathroom? What if you have really bad breath? What if you develop flop sweat while bowling? What if your sweetie decides to break up with you after watching you bowl? I gotta go have dinner but I'll come back with more suggestions later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='hot stuff' date='24 November 2009 - 08:13 PM' timestamp='1259107990' post='2008791'] You're bowling with your sweetie's family and you're just worried about gutterballs? You are not thinking hard enough! What if you get unending flatulence? What if they serve you food with poppyseeds and you get one stuck in your teeth and no one wants to embarrass you by telling you? What if they serve you food with poppyseeds and you get one stuck inyour teeth and everyone laughs at you? What if your fly is open the entire time? What if you sit in the chair that gamma mimma died in and no one had ever sat in it since until you? What if the food they serve you is reaaaaaaally disgusting and you have to eat it anyway? What if they have pictures of your sweeties ex in the house and she's stunning? What if you wear your best skirt and you accidentally tuck it in your underwear in the bathroom? What if you have really bad breath? What if you develop flop sweat while bowling? What if your sweetie decides to break up with you after watching you bowl? I gotta go have dinner but I'll come back with more suggestions later. [/quote] Please share with us how you handled these things when they happened to you. Inquiring minds want to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='IcePrincessKRS' date='24 November 2009 - 07:17 PM' timestamp='1259108273' post='2008797'] Please share with us how you handled these things when they happened to you. Inquiring minds want to know! [/quote] I've successfully avoided family bowling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) . Edited November 25, 2009 by Lilllabettt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote]What if you get unending flatulence?[/quote] I have thought about this. There will be a pause in the conversation and I will fluffy air extraction audibly and/or fragrantly instead of quietly and stink-lessly the way some people are able to. Probably right when I let the bowling ball go... pfffflaaaaaat.... (above post was from me, I don't know how my sister got signed on this compy since she is in DC and I am in OH) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_miss_late Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='Maggie' date='24 November 2009 - 05:50 PM' timestamp='1259103039' post='2008746'] So a little while ago (a few months ago actually) I posted something hyperventilating about how I was meeting my sweetie's family for the first time. I survived that first encounter although it did not go spectacularly. They mostly ignored me, and it was a big graduation party, so it was easy to do. Small amounts of awkwardness but there is always the veggie tray to run over to and hide behind. All I know is that they are glad I am the right religion (they are Catholic too). So at least I have that in my favor. However now I am supposed to go bowling with them on Saturday, and then have dinner at their house. That's right. BOWLING. Whyyyyy Gaaaaaahd whyyyyyy, what have I done to tick You off? I have not bowled in a very long time, but if I remember correctly, I stunk the place up. This is in contrast to my boyfriend Dan, who has his own personal bowling ball with his name on it and junk. So I will be playing a game I am horrible at, that the rest of them are awesome at, while "hanging out" with his family whom I have met once and it wasn't too great an experience. Add to that my traditional awkwardness, quietness, and crushing social anxiety. I am going to look SO COOL!!!! This would not be so bad, since a bowling game only takes about an hour (so I am told). Only sixty minutes to get through before I can drag what is left of my bodily fluids out the door. However then we are going to dinner at his parents' house. Now I know when a girl goes to a guy's house she is supposed to A. Offer to help fix the meal or B. Offer to clean up the meal, or both. But sadly I don't know what I am doing in the kitchen so I would probably either mess things up or just stand there, useless and in full blush mode. And I don't want to bring something to give them because I will be so nervous that I will probably just shove it at them when I see them. Would it be too goody-goody to send them a thank-you note afterward? Assuming I get through the evening without having a deadly stroke, in which case my problems are over?? What can I talk to them about in between tossing gutter ball after gutter ball? And what size shovel should I bring to use when I am in their backyard digging my own grave? Thanks for any and all advice and/or reassurance... [/quote] I am a terrible bowler. Like I think that any of my kids, with the possible exception of the 15 month old, could beat me at bowling. Sometimes you just have to own it. If you are good natured about it then it just becomes one more thing about you. My brother talks too much about whatever book he's reading at the time. My sister in law snorts when she laughs. I am the person you never want on your bowling team. Know what I mean? Same thing goes with not knowing what to do in the kitchen-- if you get to a point where you feel like you are standing around feeling useless you can say something like "I am still learning my way around a kitchen, but all of this looks so delicious and impressive" and ask some questions. I love to cook and I love it when people want to know about what I'm doing in the kitchen. A thank you note is always a classy thing to do. Use a nice looking blank card or pretty paper, not a Hallmark thank you card, and write a short personal note. At least you are the right religion, so you won't, for example, start eating dinner while everyone else is getting ready to say grace... not that I ever did such an embarrassing thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus te Amat Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Suggestion about the bowling. Make fun of yourself a little. Ask if you can put the gutters up and then have fun with it. Zig zag the ball and see how many pins you can knock over that way. Granny bowl. Backwards granny bowl. Lay down and push it lightly toward the pins and see what happens. If you know you're going to bowl awfully, might as well bowl awfully while having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='Deus_te_Amat' date='24 November 2009 - 10:03 PM' timestamp='1259121838' post='2009014'] Suggestion about the bowling. Make fun of yourself a little. Ask if you can put the gutters up and then have fun with it. Zig zag the ball and see how many pins you can knock over that way. Granny bowl. Backwards granny bowl. Lay down and push it lightly toward the pins and see what happens. If you know you're going to bowl awfully, might as well bowl awfully while having fun. [/quote] Although I might suggest not to take it to the extreme, because then it appears that you're kind of making fun of something that they take seriously. You never know what might annoy someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionseeker Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 God hates you because people want to spend time with you? I'm sure they aren't expecting you to be an amazing bowler. Probably, the party went better than you think it did and they just want to get to know you better. Just relax, say a few prayers, have a drink, and LAUGH! Be the sweet adorable person that your boyfriend thinks you are and you will be fine. About the kitchen thing, just ask them if they want the help of a novice. Maybe you'll something useful. Don't stress. At least not this much. It'll make you not be who you really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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