Not cut out

The other night while visiting That’s Not Chinese she told me, “Maybe we’re not cut out for this.” We had been talking about several things – where we live, dating, traveling, employment – so I wasn’t entirely sure to which of these she was referring. She could tell I wasn’t sure and added, “Dating. Maybe it just isn’t meant to happen for us.”

A few nights later we met up with Sleepless, Ice Cream Man and Little Sleep to try out a new restaurant where Tree is working. The restaurant is new, so Tree encouraged us to provide feedback. That’s Not Chinese had already been providing feedback, so Tree’s request really opened the door for her. A few bits of feedback later, Tree asked That’s Not Chinese for a little less feedback.

Although Ice Cream Man was pleased to have the new dining experience, his steak was overcooked, his deep-fried bleu cheese macaroni wasn’t bleu enough and he did not want to break the news to Tree. “I’m not cut out for this. I just can’t do it. Makes me feel like a complainer,” he told us. It was at this time that Tree approached the table. While That’s Not Chinese, Sleepless and I gave Tree feedback, Ice Cream Man stammered a bit and then finally let loose with great emotion, “If you’re going to have bleu cheese macaroni and cheese, or anything with bleu cheese in it, the bleu cheese should pop. Pop.”

Just prior to us leaving, the restaurant owner sat down with us. Once again, we provided feedback. Since we had already provided feedback to Tree, we provided the owner positive feedback about the ambiance, drink menu and decorations – one of which was a vintage typewriter by the water closets. The idea behind the typewriter’s placement and accessories (paper, tack pins and scissors)  is so guests will type a little note, cut it out and tack it on the wall. “I have some concerns about those scissors back by the typewriter. Major liability,” Sleepless advised. Like the scissors, Sleepless had a good point. “It doesn’t really seem like people are using the scissors for the intended purpose. Most of the posted notes have been torn, not cut,” I added. “That’s true, most notes are not cut out,” he thought aloud while considering Sleepless’ liability concerns.

Soon after that, we cut out of there. The scissors were still a liability and That’s Not Chinese and I were still single…maybe she’s right.