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Friday, 13 August 2010

  • Here's what I did for 1/2 hour today

    I went on to a the facebook page of a local radio station that basically plays justin bieber songs 24/7. If you want, you can listen to them here...they are actually pretty good because of the radio djs. I'd even go so far as to say they are toronto's best station!?

    Anyway, so I was bored, and I thought what better way to have fun then by torturing "tweenagers" by informing them that their beloved Justin Bieber has found a special lady.

    Girls came to the defense of his singleness..... hahaha





Saturday, 03 July 2010

Tuesday, 15 June 2010

  • Part 5: The end

    Lunch didn't happen as I thought it would. So it seems this is it for now. It's been an interesting saga.  My friends have recommended I stay away from him in case I get kidnapped and smuggled in his basement to become his sex slave.

    A few more interesting stories resulted from this which unfortunately I cannot share. Perhaps a new journey is on the horizon. Until then, au revoir mes amis!

    Yeah I don't know what I'm doing up at 3:23 am. It's so hot in the house and I can't sleep.

Tuesday, 08 June 2010

  • Part 4: Understanding

    You're telling me that for almost month I webcammed with a guy, made silly cute faces with him, acted all cutsey wootsey towards him, and said things to him that I would only say to a woman?! I guess those are the perils of the internet. How did I miss the signs? I guess I simply ignored them. In the back of mind I knew there was something fishy...but I wanted this fairy tale to come true!

    Here are some of the things I left out:

    'Ani' didn't own a webcam because apparently it was stolen in her student housing.
    'Ani's' email was strikingly similar to Omar's: "ani_19_sauga" vs "sal_16_go"
    Omar and 'Ani' were never on at the same time
    'Ani' didn't own a cell phone nor a home phone number.
    'Ani' would joke around like no other girl I've met. Her humor was immature and slightly distasteful at times. And she prolifically swore in every conversation.
    'Ani' would constantly talk about sex.
    'Ani' was nowhere to be found when I arrived on a Friday night because she had an interview.
    'Ani' didn't want to meet again after that first encounter.

    I've become so trusting because I've met so many people from the online world over the years. Never in a million years did I think something like this could ever happen. I let my guard down and I got hurt. *sigh*

    Here's what went down when I found out Ani was really Omar.


    Me: "Wow...what kind of perverted asshole does something like this?"

    Omar: "Mayank...I'm sorry...please listen to me"

    Me: "I have nothing more to say to you, I should just delete and block you"

    Omar: "Mayank...don't....I don't know what I'll do if you block me. You don't understand"

    Me: "Okay, help me understand why you did this....why would you pretend to be a girl? Whose pictures are those?"

    Omar: "That's my roommate. She told me to do this as a joke but I become emotionally attached to you."

    Me: "Listen...I'm flattered, but I'm not gay, bi or confused! Tell your roommate to F-off"

    Omar: "I know...it's just..."

    Me: "what...what is it?"

    Omar: "I'm confused...I don't know if I'm straight, gay or bi."

    Me: "Well I can't help you with that"

    Omar: "I know...I just wish I was straight it would make things easier."

    Me: "why?"

    Omar: "I'm muslim"

    Me: "Let me guess...being gay or bi is shunned upon?"

    Omar: "yes, my family would kill me. My friends hate gays."

    Me: "Well your friends are douchebags. We live in Canada. We're all about gay pride. Even I'm for it. What I'm not for is LYING AND DECEPTION!"

    Omar: "I'm sorry. Mayank please don't delete and block me. I don't have anyone to talk too. Your the second person I've told."

    Me: "ugh...you're lucky I'm not a jerk...You're going to have a tough time figuring this stuff out. If you need someone to talk to, let me know....But for now...I just need to NOT talk to you"

    Omar: ":( I'm sorry"

    Me: "bye"


    I couldn't just sit there and not help him. I luckily have people in my life that I can go to for advice. I still have Omar on my msn but I told him to change his display picture. I'm no longer angry at him but I'm trying to help him ease into a friendship.

    He's having trouble letting go. He still uses hindi words like "Janneman" (jaa-nay-mun) which translates to "my darling, my love"...something like that. He's upset I've put too many restrictions on this friendship. No more words of endearment, no more girly talk...only straight up man talk and I'll be there for him when he needs an ear.

    Today, he asked me out to lunch this weekend, June 12th.

    What...don't look at me like that. You're wondering if I said yes or no right?
    What would you do after you've been lied to like I have?

    Guess there might be a Part 5 ?

Monday, 07 June 2010

  • Part 3: Betrayal

    I believe in 'string' theory, not the real string theory, but my version of string theory. For every string of unfortunate events there is an equal string for fortunate events that follows. A string of (un)fortunate events by my definition equals 3 distinct events. The time span can be as short as 3 days or as long as an undefined period.

    String event 1: My string of unfortunate events began on Saturday May 22nd. That weekend I participated in a 10 km (or 6.21 m) run for charity for which I didn't have the chance to train. The swelling in my right foot for running too much has still not subsided to this day.

    String event 2: Sunday May 23rd was the actual wedding and reception (with an open bar). Too much to drink, not enough to eat, exhaustion from the prior day led to a total body failure. I collapsed and hit my head on the floor and was unconscious. I still get moments of dizziness.

    String event 3: Ah this is the one you're all waiting for. On the night of June 4th, Ani and I were joking around on msn as usual. I then asked her what she talks about with her friends. I wanted to know whether there was substance to her. I ended up accusing her of acting like a 2 year old all the time because she wouldn't give me a straight answer. 

    We stopped talking.

    About 5 minutes later, Ani messages

    Ani: "Mayank, you're so good to me. You believe in me when no else does. You make me feel good. I only started talking to you as a joke but now I'm emotionally attached. I really like you. I'm just a stupid immature kid. I don't know if I should or can tell you this. If I do you'll stop talking to me... I know."

    Me: "Ani, you're not stupid. I just want to get to know the real you...so talk! TELL ME!"

    Ani: "But if I tell you, you'll never talk to me again"

    Me: "Ani, I don't think there's anything you can tell me that I haven't heard. Stop pushing me away and tell me!"

    Ani: "Mayank....stop calling me Ani....that's not my name. I wish......I wish you were....."

    Mayank: "what...what???? what is your real name?! What do you wish I was?"

    Ani: "Mayank..........."

    Mayank: "Clearly, I'm not everything you want but just tell me what it is you wish I was!"

    Ani "I can't, I'm tired.....Mayank I only wish the best for you....take care"

    She signed off at approximately 12:05 am.


    AHHHHHHHHH! Did she block me? Is she ever going to talk to me? I decided to send her an email. Here's exactly what I wrote to her:

    "Hi....
     
    So I think you have some explaining to do.
     
    How can you tell me you like me or think you like me, and then not stay to talk? And why do I get the feeling you're hesitant about meeting me? AND if your name isn't Ani...what is it?!
     
    I'm not asking to be in a relationship. I totally respect your decision about being single and having fun. All I'm asking for is a chance to meet you and to get to know the real you!
     
    To be honest, I think you're absolutely gorgeous, hilarious (sometimes), fobby but in a good way ;), and smart. You have a lot going for you and I want to get to know the real you!
     
    Don't push me away because I'll keep coming back (not in a creepy way aha) :)
     
    Mayank"


    The next day, June 5th, we started talking again. So many unanswered questions. What's her real name? Why won't she meet me? What does she wish I was?!"

    Ani: "Mayank I got you're email :)"

    Mayank: "And....?"

    Ani: "And I want to tell you........"

    Mayank: "So tell me!"

    Ani: "I am.....I am......"

    Mayank: "........................?"

    Ani: "I am .....O"

    Mayank: "Oprah?"

    Ani: "lol yes...Oprah...."

    Mayank: "....wait....oh please don't tell me.... no way..... you're Omar?!"

    Ani: "Yes"

    Talk about Betrayal? Lies? Deceit? Toying with emotions!? Wow...just a loss for words

    This is who I thought I was talking to the whole time:



    Part 4: Understanding

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