Missed it by that much

Playlist for post: "Blasphemous Rumors" by Depeche Mode

There are a few things in life that I have hang ups about, and most of them were beyond my control:

1. Not being allowed to be a baton twirler - not majorette - baton twirler.
2. Not being a Brownie. I had to mooch off my friend Tammy Spray for that one.
3. Not able to go to Washington DC on the safety patrol trip. I had a broken ankle and "the man" said I couldn't hack it. I was head safety patrol, people!!
4. Not being able to sing my solo at the Senior Chorale performance in high school. Got up to the mic, they started playing my song, then Mrs. Thomas cancelled it right before I opened my mouth b/c she thought it was later than it actually was. Actually, the clock in the auditorium had stopped. Thus Laura gets jipped.
5. Not able to see Colin Firth at work.

Laura, I know 1-4 but what are you talking about for #5. Well, dear reader, let me be very clear when I say this: Colin Firth aka THE Mr. Darcy was at my place of employment last week. Where was I, you ask? On a romantic get-away with my husband.

I have few fantasies in my life. But I have had this one fantasy since 2000, right after I saw "Pride and Prejudice." Being were I work, celebrities have been known to come by from time to time. Its interesting to see them, but for the most part, its never people that were high on my list to meet. However, I have dreamed that one day Mr. Darcy would be in the area, filming somewhere and pop over for a visit. Being that I would be the only member from my department on hand that day, I would have to give Mr. Darcy a tour. Guess what? It happened. I just forgot to make sure that I was there in the fantasy.

John and I haven't been on vacation with just the 2 of us since our honeymoon, 11 years ago. After the death of my father, I decided that it would be good for the both of us to get away.The one time I go away, Mr. Darcy come to town. Without his wife, I might add.

For those of you who don't know, John and I work at the same place. He works in Security. He usually gets the heads up when VIPs are coming. He SWEARS he didn't know anything about this. Nope, he just whisks me off to Pigeon Forge, pumping me with pancakes, caramel apples, and taffy. Keeping me occupied buying bargain basement priced jewelry and purses, all the while Mr. Darcy is walking right past my office door!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am convinced that God has a sense of humor. Its a very warped sense of humor, but one none the less. But then part of me think he did it so that I wouldn't attack Mr. Darcy and force him to reacted the scene from P&P where he says:

"Miss Cope, you are too generous to trifle with me. If your feelings are what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged. But one word from you on this will silence me on this forever."

Then I would say "My feelings? My feelings are quiet the opposite."

Then he would smile and respond "Dearest, loveliest Laura."

Then we would hightail it to Pemberly and live happily ever after. Of which I would be mistress of.But noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. I was off celebrating my marriage with my husband. I have a sneaking suspicion that my father is in heaven laughing his butt off over this one. Laugh it up, old man, I'll get you back.