I know it is no big surprise that I dislike the word "boyfriend"
I may have mentioned it a time or two on my blog.
Consequently, I am also not a big fan of the word "girlfriend" either.
However, due to *recent events, I need to find an alternative.
I am asking for your suggestions.
I need you to either persuade me to use the word(s) boyfriend and girlfriend
or I need an alternate.
A viable alternate of course.
(Please
include a good opening statement, 3 reasons why and a conclusion
sentence since that is what good persuasive writing does),
Continue reading if you would like to read the first chapter of the *Recent Event story. . . . told in novel format.
"When I became a Main Squeeze"
Written by Amber Ostler
A true story
Once upon a time, a girl named Amber (yep, that's me) met a boy named Eric. Like a real man does, he always made the phone calls and captivated Amber for hours on end with his wit, sincerity and charm. After a few months of emails, phone calls and corresponding he couldn't stand it any longer so he decided to actually make his way to Utah and meet her. Meet they did and Amber was impressed by his above average looks, kindness and the way he made her laugh. . . . . so after not too much convincing (or any at all) she decided he was more than worth giving a shot.
When he invited her to come to his hometown of Eugene Oregon she didn't even have to think about it. Maybe she should have thought a little bit more about it, because then she got a little bit nervous and wasn't so sure what she was getting herself into.
Panic set in and after two days of packing and unpacking the carry-on bag and being talked off the ledge of uncertainty by Eric she arrived in Eugene. It just so happened that she was in Eugene on a Sunday, and on Sundays she goes to church. Interestingly enough so does Eric (go figure) so logically they went to church together.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly, people were introduced, no awkwardness was present. Amber was asked to give a prayer in Sunday School. . . no biggie, she knew how to pray. Then, she was left alone in Relief Society (rightfully so, since Eric doesn't belong in Relief Society).
Emily, a nice sister in the ward introduced herself and to Amber and made her feel at home. All was going well until the well meaning new friend, Emily, took it upon herself to introduce Amber to the other sisters in Relief Society -- as Eric's new "Main Squeeze".
"Main Squeeze!" she thought!? "If the word girlfriend makes me sound like I am 16 again, "main squeeze" makes me sound like I am somewhere closer to my grandmothers age." Upon further discussion following church at family dinner being the main squeeze was laughed about. . . . however a viable replacement has yet to be found for the word "girlfriend" or "main squeeze"
To be continued. . . . . .
| Should I get a shirt like this!? Would it look weird if I bedazzled a shirt for Eric that said "I "heart" my Main Squeeze?! |
8 comments:
Amber, I love the way you write! I think you should really write a novel...no matter what the subject you have a way of captivating readers! (well, I guess I am just one reader, but I am pretty sure everyone feels the same way)
I always hated the word, "Boyfriend" too. I think I might have only used the word a handful of times..just allowing other people to say it for me. :) Weird, but I even have a hard time saying, "Husband"...I just like to say Tyler. I'd rather say, "My Tyler"...so may be just call him, "My Eric". :) How is that? ;) I am happy for you Amber! I need to hear more of this story...like how did you actually find each other? What website? or did someone give you his email? Sounds like things are going well...but I NEED MORE!! ;) Please write more soon!
Squee! I am so excited for you (and want to know details).
I think that perhaps you ought to embrace the terms, "boyfriend," and "girlfriend," because the alternatives, such as, "significant other," "plus one," "beau," "honey," "sweetheart," or the derivative, "sweetie pie," are rather either too devoid of feeling or much too sappy.
Good luck figuring it out. And best of luck with this great new relationship.
xo -E
no suggestions on an alternative to "boyfriend"--- other than something that is too cheesy. mostly i just wanted to say i liked your story and i'm so very happy for you enjoying getting to know Eric.... here's to more trips to come!
And now for the rest of the story.......
As a good boyfriend (yes I used the term even though my lovely girlfriend doesn't care for it much) I figured I better fill in some of the blanks / items she left out in her story. My guess is that some of her friends would enjoy the additional details she left out. My commentary will be included within her story below.
Once upon a time, a girl named Amber (yep, that's me) met a boy {A man! For some reason I don't like to be called a boy. I am 35. Now I may act like one, but in the end I am man} named Eric. Like a real man does {only after Amber basically told me what a real man does according to her} , he always made the phone calls and captivated Amber for hours on end with his wit, sincerity and charm. {Unfortunately the story left out the parts of where Amber sent Eric a message on LDS Linkup, how he was stunned by her beauty and couldn't believe a woman of her caliber would send a message to a guy like him, how after the second message she gave him her email address and phone number and told him to call her for a good time. Oh wait the good time thing didn't happen but she did give Eric her phone number and email address. Anyway back to the story, and how Eric sent her an email and she didn't respond, or how he waited day after day for her to respond but she didn't, how he finally texted her and kind of felt she wasn't that into him and so he let the ball drop, or how a week or so later she texted him back and asked how things were going (which really surprised him) and then he asked her why she didn't response to his email and she said “she never got it” (Eric is still questioning that one ;-), or how Eric checked his sent emails and forwarded her a copy of the email he sent, or how they texted back and forth for a few days and how Eric got tired of texting and finally manned up and called her.}
see below for more....
..continued...
After a few months of emails, phone calls and corresponding he couldn't stand it any longer so he decided to actually make his way to Utah and meet her. {From my side she practically begged me to come ;-)} Meet they did and Amber was impressed by his above average looks, kindness and the way he made her laugh. . . . . so after not too much convincing (or any at all) she decided he was more than worth giving a shot {She basically knew what she wanted and apparently I was overdue}.
When he invited her to come to his hometown of Eugene Oregon she didn't even have to think about it. Maybe she should have thought a little bit more about it, because then she got a little bit nervous and wasn't so sure what she was getting herself into. {I hope I am not that scary}
Panic set in and after two days of packing and unpacking the carry-on bag and being talked off the ledge of uncertainty {she just liked to hear my calm smoothing voice} by Eric she arrived in Eugene. It just so happened that she was in Eugene on a Sunday, and on Sundays she goes to church. Interestingly enough so does Eric (go figure) so logically they went to church together.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly, people were introduced, no awkwardness was present. Amber was asked to give a prayer in Sunday School. . . no biggie, she knew how to pray. Then, she was left alone in Relief Society (rightfully so, since Eric doesn't belong in Relief Society).
Emily, a nice sister in the ward introduced herself and to Amber and made her feel at home. All was going well until the well meaning new friend, Emily, took it upon herself to introduce Amber to the other sisters in Relief Society -- as Eric's new "Main Squeeze".
"Main Squeeze!" she thought!? "If the word girlfriend makes me sound like I am 16 again, "main squeeze" makes me sound like I am somewhere closer to my grandmothers age." Upon further discussion following church at family dinner being the main squeeze was laughed about. . . . however a viable replacement has yet to be found for the word "girlfriend" or "main squeeze" {Not true!!! I told her she can use “Eye Candy”, “Man Candy”, “Arm Candy”, or anything that objectifies my looks and makes me sound better looking than I really am.}
Now I know my humor and writing skills will never be a match for Ambers (am I in no way in her league) but hopefully that fills in some holes to the story.
Eric (aka Amber's boyfriend)
Loving this!
Oh seriously you guys are so cute! When do I get to meet Eric? He sounds like a great guy.
I really don't have any suggestions for another word you could use in place of "boyfriend." I think it's kind of funny how you hate the word "boyfriend" kind of like Jim hates the word "honey." In the 10 years that we have been married I could count on one hand how many times I've called him honey. Each time he just ignored me as if I'm not even in the room. Then, of course, I just say it over and over again just to bug him. It really gets under his skin. It's kind of entertaining actually. I guess we all just have those little pet peeves. :)
LOVE IT!! I think you should make Eric a co-author to your blog, b/c it's nice hearing both sides of the story. I am so happy for you both! It sounds like you have lots of fun together!
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