Parent's Parties...

convo that went down last night between me and an acquaintance of my parentals roomates while waiting at the bar for a cocktail. i say acquaintance, but in all honesty..SHE

a) went to high school with my mom;
b) lives in our hometown and
c) i cheered with 2 of her daughters.
oh and...
d) we live in a small town..everyone knows everything about everyone...at. all. times.

Mrs. Meddlesome: Hello, Morgan.
Me: Hello!!!! (Insert hug here)
Mrs. Meddlesome: Now, did I hear you got married?
Me: Nope.
Mrs. Meddlesome: Didn't I hear you were engaged?
Me: Nope.
Mrs. Meddlesome: oh, well you went to [redacted college], right? How did you like it there?
Me: It was great! I had so much fun! I've been done for 3 years now, and since college I've moved around a little, lived in Boston for a while, and just recently moved back to [Hometown]. Oh, and I just got out of a 7 year relationship. and I'm single. and I love it. and i love my job. and i just LOVE MY LIFE. (whew.)
Mrs. Meddlesome: (with puzzled look on her face as she grabs her drink) oh, well you know [daughter #1] is in medical sales and is loving it.
Me: That's so great to hear..(as I grab my vino and run frantically to the dance floor to find my parents..so we can laugh at her.)

Conclusion: It would've been so much easier if she would've just asked me "How've you been" or "What's been going on with you?" or "Isn't this party great!" or anything..but puh-lease don't start any conversation with a 24 year old by asking if she's married. or engaged. it's very likely she has much more exciting things going on.

p.s. i showed her and her Paxil-toting daughter what was up when the cupid shuffle came on. i'm just sayin'...