The Texter

We live in a new day and age, one where technology is always at our fingertips. One where this can be a blessing- say when one has a child, a savior- when one gets into a car accident, and a curse- when one has your phone number and will not leave you alone. Which brings us to The Texter.

The Texter began contacting me before the new year when my friends were still here. The first time he messaged me I didn't respond quickly. I think my phone was in a different room or I was sleeping. An hour later he messages me again. This is the start of what quickly became annoying texts.

The Texter would text in the middle of the night- after eleven p.m. on a week night when I would be sleeping. He would message me in the morning with "G'morning Beautiful" or "Good Morning Sunshine". At first I thought this was fine. Whatever. Some people like constant attention. I'm not immune to it myself. We even had a conversation- he was the one who told me to not have more then drinks with a guy. But then the texting became several times a day even when I didn't respond.

We had set up a date, but unfortunately I got sick. When I messaged him I said, "Hey. I'm still sick. Can we reschedule for Friday? xoxo, cyn." Quick note to everyone- THE SIGNATURE ON MY PHONE COMES UP AS "xoxo, cyn". So he messages me back saying "Xoxo? doesn't that mean hugs and kisses? is that what you want to do to me?" To which I don't respond. In fact, I don't respond to a single text aside from the final cancellation of our Friday date. But continue to text he does. Several times a day on some days, and once a day on others. Even to today. He texted me probably an hour ago. Yes. I have a Text Stalker.

It was pointed out to me that he was trying to be flirtatious. Here's a quick piece of advice to anyone intending to be similar to the Texter. DON'T. If we had gone out or even met before, it would be different. I would have a face with the text. I would have context, and experience to go with it. I would know if you were just a flirt or if you were creepy. Hold off on the things that can't be mis-read until after we meet. It was also pointed out that maybe I should have changed/ erased my signature for him or messaged him explaining that was my signature. To that I say no one else has ever made mention of it. No other Match guy, no friend, and no acquaintance.

So, I would like to refer the Texter to Texters Anonymous. I'm sure there are local meetings here in the Bay for such a group. They can text each other instead of strangers when they need instant gratification. And yes, I do know that we all enjoy the instant gratification, but please stop texting me with lames texts such as "How are you" and "What up". And please, please learn to use punctuation. I know it's one more button for you to hit, but you can do it.

And to end this post, I will mention that I responded to his text at the start of this post. The one that he sent an hour plus ago that said "hi". I said something like "Hey Text Stalker. What's up?" To which he responded "Yay. You're alive." And some more. This reminds me of something that Nicole sent me this week. Don't worry. I will share it with you shortly. It's in response to an email from a guy.