(((((((((( Chalm )))))))))))))
I'm so very sorry your bf stood you up. What a bummer!
I'm so glad you went out to eat with your parents. Ralph the waiter sounds like quite a character and he does sound as if he thinks a lot of you. I'm so proud of you for sticking with Sprite.
When I was in college I used to go with my friends to the local bar/pizza place and I would be the one and only person in the place who ordered a Pepsi. I've been laughed at more than once by a bartender. That was fine by me.
Anyway, I'm really proud of you, Chalm.
Hugs,
Jan