I just received my THIRD missed call from HIM in 24 hours. Technically it wasn't a missed call - I have refused to pick up my mobile phone the last 2 times and just let my phone ring out.

Ever had a "friend" that only ever called you or invited you out so he can do a hard sell of his product on you?

I thought he got the message when I'd last seen him 2 years ago. Hadn't heard from HIM again until now.

Sheesh ... does he NEVER give up?!!

Needless to say, I am feeling a lil' more than a tad irate!

No I don't want income protection and no I don't need (nor can I afford) life insurance at present! And no I don't need the maternity special!!! And even if circumstances change and I should decide to take any of these mumbo-jumbos on, I would not seek your assistance on it because I prefer to deal with authentic individuals!!!

He was the biggest flirt and seemed so sincere when I'd first met him one summer while working during uni holidays. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting...

Actually the only good thing that's come out of my acquaintance with HIM is that I have an amazing boyfriend with the kindest heart today because of HIM. While on the train home from our last encounter I actually thought to myself "Goodness! If I don't become more proactive in getting to know good quality guys, then only HIS type of fish would be left in the sea!" and totally freaked myself out! Immediately, while still on the train, my fingers were determined to sms the guy who is my boyfriend today to set a time and date to catch a movie together that we'd discussed in passing ... incidentally "Finding Nemo". That turned out to be our first unofficial "date". I kid you not! *chuckles*