As many of them are my friends, it's been up to me to hit everyone up with The Question...
So I know we were drunk when you invited me and it was two years ago, but am I still allowed to come and stay with you?... - and can I bring my boyfriend?
It's one of the most uncomfortable questions I've had to ask anyone, and I've been asking it a lot. It's especially uncomfortable when I've been asked anyone where I have been lax at keeping in touch with them.
Most of the offers for a roof and a patch of floor came after an evening of wobbly drunkenness at my place. Everyone swaying slightly around the table, voices raised and much laughter to be had, "Sssure. *hic* Anytime you're in the country, come and schtay with me *hic*". Knowing me, there was definitely some kind tasty food involved in gaining these offers. So this may have led to others been extra happy to do me a good turn... (I may onto something - note to self: Feed people good food to get more of these offers in future.)
I love having guests and entertaining so think little of offering this to friends and acquaintances. I already have guests lined-up to stay with us in Rotterdam. It's just, asking someone else for this has given me a really hard time....
The relationships of our hosts to me and The Cheeky Scale - out of 10 on just how cheeky I think I was me asking them to put us up;
- A very old friend (2/10)
- One of my ex-girlfriend's friends (which isn't as bad as it sounds) (3/10)
- An ex-boyfriend (7/10)
- And finally a guy that I met about 3 times in the space of a week and then emailed only twice before hitting him up to stay at his house for seven nights - apparently he's not even going to be there for most of it. (10/10)
To my surprise and pleasure, everyone has said yes and they all say they are looking forward to our visiting...
Thank-you to all our hosts in advance - without you, our trip wouldn't be possible.
