**updated: I got a text the next morning that said "Not sure if you checked FB or not, but ** and I got engaged last night! Can't wait to talk to you about it!" What is that? I am fairly certain that she sent this out to multiple people, but I'm not sure how I feel about that. At all. (And because I'm a supportive friend, I just texted back a quick and genuine "Congratulations!")
Another one of my single friends got engaged tonight. Another one that was under 30. As soon as I saw them greet each other after ten days apart, her in Colorado with me, I knew this would be inevitable.
I know tonight because Facebook told me so. Which is unusual, because FB doesn't usually give me her status updates.
But I'm glad FB gave me the heads up.
Because now, when I see her in a few weeks, I can be genuinely happy for her, and ask about the proposal, and gush over her ring.
I am genuinely happy for her. She's had a rough go of it, and her little sister is already married. And it's not like I want to marry this guy... he's short and all outdoorsy-ish.
But right now, in the safety of my apartment, I don't have to be happy about it. I can be a little disappointed. Not in her but for me. Another one bites the dust. Another friend engaged. Another "not me".
And then, because apparently FB has the same sense of humor as The Almighty does when it comes to my expense, the very next update on tonight's news feed was a link to this. I guess even FB thinks I'll get married someday.
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