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all - the first two days were brutal. oddly, i'm okay with it all now. i mean, not so much with the lying and the underhandedness of it all, but prison orange was never my colour. that, and i believe that people always get their come-uppance. i will simply be there to witness it with a camera and a martini. Luke - ah, that's probably the only thing i miss about mass transit! Pocky - yay! i've never gone to an actual meetup, mostly because i work a really strange schedule. i tend to meet people at random. i met VagabondGentleman for drinks after attending a funeral because i was in town. have fun though! it's always great meeting new people (and checking out their gear, but i'm a fashion geek)  |
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« Reply #3751 on: May 21, 2010, 05:41:54 pm » |
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Pocky - yay! i've never gone to an actual meetup, mostly because i work a really strange schedule. i tend to meet people at random. i met VagabondGentleman for drinks after attending a funeral because i was in town. have fun though! it's always great meeting new people (and checking out their gear, but i'm a fashion geek) yeah i'm a lil fashion geek too^^ random meeting after a funeral... sound damn odd xD |
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« Reply #3752 on: May 21, 2010, 06:33:25 pm » |
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Luke - ah, that's probably the only thing i miss about mass transit!
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It was hilarious really. I was on the bus on my way home, and a bunch of highschool girls got on. Of course, they didn't hold the poles or handles and the bus moved and one *literally* landed on my lap. I think she was way more embarrased than me. xD It really made my day because I laughed bigtime.  |
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« Reply #3753 on: May 21, 2010, 08:51:27 pm » |
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yeah i'm a lil fashion geek too^^
random meeting after a funeral... sound damn odd xD
hahaha, yeah. i was in Northern VA for the funeral of a beloved family member and i pass through DC to come home. so it made sense, although the timing was a bit iffy... It was hilarious really. I was on the bus on my way home, and a bunch of highschool girls got on. Of course, they didn't hold the poles or handles and the bus moved and one *literally* landed on my lap. I think she was way more embarrased than me. xD It really made my day because I laughed bigtime. i've been that girl! not so much not holding on because i'm too cool to do so, but looking for something in my bag when the bus or trolley or train lurches forward. oddly enough, i dated a guy whose lap i landed in! this was many many moons ago and it was charming to tell people that we met by my falling into his lap... |
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« Reply #3754 on: May 21, 2010, 09:17:43 pm » |
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So any one want to hear a story?
About two or so weeks ago I went to a queer youth event. The weather was miserable until mid afternoon and it wasn't my favoirte hair day. Any way their was a dance schedualed for a couple of hours after the event ended. One of my friends went off to talk to some one before we headed out. My friend D started typing away so he could add him on face book. He asked what his last name was and I told him. So when Jack came back right before he was done typing he told on me!
I Told him I wouldkick him if he didn't keep his mouth shut. D challeneged my strength and I offered him a piggy back ride or maybe it was jack. It was jack. So I walked with him on my back and stoped after ten feet or more.
I bet jack that he couldn't pick me up. So jack being Jack to the challenge. The nut case got me on his back and took off running with me screaming and cursing. When he got back to where the others were standing I threatened him with catrastion if he ever did that again.
We headed to the dance venue after that. I've gone to this dance for the last 3 years. It always proves to be aweseom.
So me and some friends decided to hang out at the dance venue. We met a girl on our way their and she decided to hang out with us.
We got in line having fun and chatting. Our group some how aquired another girl while in line. were in line and its still cloudy and windy. It even rain occationally during the wait. Me and the second girl were talking. My friend D said something like ,you two should make out. We did. When I stoped for air I looked to the side and what do I see, but jack just stairing with a stupid grin on his face. It was and I told you so look if ever I had saw one.
Every one was cold so we all huddled up together for body heat. When we broke apart I was still in the girls arms. It turn around so I can see and talk to the others. D teased about how cute we looked. This is what the conversation looked like from that.
D: Awe! You guys look cute. *touches A's arm*
A: Why must you ruin every thing I create ! (this should be said in a dramatic voice.)
We all returned to just chatting. I made like I was going to twist his bits when he bugged us. He made a comment about lesbians not doing that. I told him I would just disinfect my hands after.
During this time I'm moving between faces A and faceing outward. A had her head on my shoulder, my head laid on he chest. After a long while in wich it rained twice We go our wrist bands and went in.
We were heading towards the dance area. She took my hand and said, "lets go Lamb locks." I hung out with her until she had to leave. I still laugh when I think about that comment. It was cute and funny. Apparently my hair was soft like lambs wool that night. I've got other storys from those hours spent together, but they wouldn't fit here.
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« Reply #3755 on: May 21, 2010, 09:21:24 pm » |
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« Reply #3756 on: May 21, 2010, 11:02:45 pm » |
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It was fun! Even the crazy awesome chick and the me threatening my friend Davids bits.
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« Reply #3757 on: May 22, 2010, 12:04:46 am » |
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« Reply #3758 on: May 22, 2010, 12:52:41 am » |
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right, so.. i need some advice here. basically my flatmate, whom i have been friends with for four years, was never very social. hung out in her room a lot, we occasionally did things together. she´s recently become much more social, which is great now my.. not really a problem, just slight annoyance is this: she and my ex never had much to do with each other when he and i went out. now suddenly they are chatting all the time and whatnot. Thing is, I wouldnt mind them getting together ( which I doubt will happen). It´s more that now I feel he is nabbing one of my best friends. It´s little things like i have forever tried to get her to admit she is a geek (for the last three years, in fact) and she always refused to acknowledge my reasoning. But one late-night chat with him convinced her and now she reads the same webcomics and is thinking about ditching our Dr who watching tomorrow to go watch it in the union with him. *sigh* am i just being stupid? and no, I cant talk about it with her. she´s incredibly touchy. and he´d just tell her. |
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« Reply #3759 on: May 22, 2010, 02:33:54 am » |
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Involuntary personal contact on public transports is one of those horrible, socially awkward things that just makes one cringe. On the subway here in Stockholm people seem to feel compelled not just to pretend as if nothing happened but to move to the other end of the car in as fast and discrete a way as possible... And God forbid that you look someone in the eye or start up a conversation, because then you must clearly be some insane person... Personally, I get to feel like more of a pariah than usual. On the subway home today, for example, it was warm as Hell and I was wearing just a T-shirt, and pretty much all seats except the ones closest to me were occupied. Yes, people, I know I have scars and that I look like a bad wood carving, but I am only reading the newspaper... right, so.. i need some advice here. basically my flatmate, whom i have been friends with for four years, was never very social. hung out in her room a lot, we occasionally did things together. she´s recently become much more social, which is great now my.. not really a problem, just slight annoyance is this: she and my ex never had much to do with each other when he and i went out. now suddenly they are chatting all the time and whatnot. Thing is, I wouldnt mind them getting together ( which I doubt will happen). It´s more that now I feel he is nabbing one of my best friends. It´s little things like i have forever tried to get her to admit she is a geek (for the last three years, in fact) and she always refused to acknowledge my reasoning. But one late-night chat with him convinced her and now she reads the same webcomics and is thinking about ditching our Dr who watching tomorrow to go watch it in the union with him. *sigh* am i just being stupid? and no, I cant talk about it with her. she´s incredibly touchy. and he´d just tell her. If she's falling for it, if she has to be practically forced into admitting she is a nerd, and she is that touchy, then let her make her mistakes. Try and see if he is just trying for a quick score or to get back at you, and respond to any talk or inquisitiveness on her part with your honest opinion, but do not try and start up any dispute yourself. The primary concern isn't her; it's you. If you really don't care for him anymore then you should be able to dismiss them both or laugh with scorn. Which is why you should take a very close look at your own desires... |
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« Reply #3760 on: May 22, 2010, 02:45:06 am » |
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Involuntary personal contact on public transports is one of those horrible, socially awkward things that just makes one cringe. On the subway here in Stockholm people seem to feel compelled not just to pretend as if nothing happened but to move to the other end of the car in as fast and discrete a way as possible... And God forbid that you look someone in the eye or start up a conversation, because then you must clearly be some insane person... it's not just limited to public transport, at least not here. elevators, restaurants, petrol stations, etc. if you accidentally bump someone's hand here because you're both reaching for the door, don't be surprised to be accosted with some form of disinfectant. paranoia really does wonders for the human condition, eh? it seems the only exception to the rule is when there is alcohol involved. i've been in quite a few rows - and they seem to increase with the onslaught of warmer weather - as a result of people forgetting common decency and decorum. i.e. no, that's not yours. that's mine. see? it's attached. you may not touch it. |
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« Reply #3761 on: May 22, 2010, 02:54:56 am » |
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right, so.. i need some advice here. basically my flatmate, whom i have been friends with for four years, was never very social. hung out in her room a lot, we occasionally did things together. she´s recently become much more social, which is great now my.. not really a problem, just slight annoyance is this: she and my ex never had much to do with each other when he and i went out. now suddenly they are chatting all the time and whatnot. Thing is, I wouldnt mind them getting together ( which I doubt will happen). It´s more that now I feel he is nabbing one of my best friends. It´s little things like i have forever tried to get her to admit she is a geek (for the last three years, in fact) and she always refused to acknowledge my reasoning. But one late-night chat with him convinced her and now she reads the same webcomics and is thinking about ditching our Dr who watching tomorrow to go watch it in the union with him. *sigh* am i just being stupid? and no, I cant talk about it with her. she´s incredibly touchy. and he´d just tell her. Yes. Yes you are. Your roommate (sorry cross the pond here) and you hung out on the rare occasion. She's finally "leaving the social nest" and runs right into your ex. If she had found anyone else I'm sure you'd be very supportive. Unless of course this is about the idea of your Ex seeing anyone else. Jealous is such an ugly word. And I'm fairly sure reading the same web-comics is not quite the step before bed. Or maybe it can be as simple and silly as you roommate and Ex are our having fun (regardless of who with) and you're the one stuck in the house watching TV. Yes you are being silly. Yes your are over-reacting. Yes you'll have to hide from the Daleks on your own. Hit the DVR and go out yourself. You'll feel better. |
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« Reply #3762 on: May 22, 2010, 06:44:48 am » |
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Sorry, I thought those were the obviously fun parts. You are right. Even the part about jaack runing about while giving me a piggy back ride was fun. Scared me witless for a tiny bit, but it was fun. Oh and looking a the dance from above is always awesome. It looks like a giant orgy, a mass of hormonal young adults dancing does tend to look like that thought. Oh and even better is the fact the girl was a Dom. I was estatic to find that out. A very considerate one to. We were latched onto each other for at least 4 hours including the time in line. I enojyed it emensly, even if I came home unmarked that night. Ah the stories about that day. I've got at least one more that happened on the train ride to my friends car. This being a different one then I was hanging with earlier. It was a fun train ride to the station to get the car. I've got plenty more stories if any one wants to hear them. |
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« Reply #3763 on: May 22, 2010, 12:38:14 pm » |
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Your roommate you hung out on the rare occasion. not really. we´ve lived together ( and I say flatmate because we never shared a room) for four years now and while there Unless of course this is about the idea of your Ex seeing anyone else. Jealous is such an ugly word. as said in my previous post, I wouldn´t mind if they went out. that´s not my problem. Or maybe it can be as simple and silly as you roommate and Ex are our having fun (regardless of who with) and you're the one stuck in the house watching TV. I´m not. There are plenty of things to do, which I do; I just am not particularly fond of friends saying they´ll do something with you and then ditching you for other friends. Yes you'll have to hide from the Daleks on your own.
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« Reply #3764 on: May 22, 2010, 01:14:38 pm » |
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but meh. I am being silly. And now her and I shall go to the park I hope you understand that my sarcasm translates very poorly over the web... |
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« Reply #3765 on: May 22, 2010, 01:23:52 pm » |
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« Reply #3766 on: May 23, 2010, 06:55:04 am » |
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*strolls into the club and plops down on a stool at the bar"
I need a stiff drink. Strongest you've got.
I'm a WOW widow...
(which, yes, I know is not *technically* single, but that's really one of the things I just can't deal with. At all.)
Sorry it's been so long, good gentlefolk! I've missed you all dearly...
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« Reply #3767 on: May 23, 2010, 07:20:49 am » |
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« Reply #3768 on: May 23, 2010, 07:28:18 am » |
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*strolls into the club and plops down on a stool at the bar"
I need a stiff drink. Strongest you've got.
I'm a WOW widow...
Really? People are still playing? I let me account lapse for a while because my credit card had expired so I re-upped. And immediately though, why didn't I just wait until the expansion. It's just annoying pug raids on my server and gear score BS. Snore. |
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« Reply #3769 on: May 23, 2010, 08:54:07 am » |
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I was never really impressed by WoW. I've still got an account and log in from time to time, but never for long. It just didn't capture me the way Guild Wars did, a game I've played for countless hours Plus it was subscription-free, so I could come and go as I pleased. Roughly 30 of us went on a massive pub crawl on Friday night, organised by the Hash (Running/Drinking group). We visited eight bars in Bur Dubai. I've never seen so many hookers. Chinese, Ethiopian, Eastern European... most of the bars were full of them. Frankly I wasn't impressed, but a few of the hashers were wandering around with their eyes out on stalks (kind of like this  ) You wouldn't believe it unless you saw it, considering the UAE is a Muslim country and people go to jail and get deported for kissing in public. But yes, there are lots of prostitutes in Dubai. The seedier bars are full of them. And of course it was all the seedy bars that we visited! Using my favourite mobile phone metaphor, I much prefer Contract (i.e. a girlfriend) to Pay-as-you-go... |
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« Reply #3770 on: May 23, 2010, 11:48:47 am » |
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*sneaks behind the bar and looks for crisps*
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« Reply #3771 on: May 23, 2010, 03:44:46 pm » |
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*strolls into the club and plops down on a stool at the bar"
I need a stiff drink. Strongest you've got.
I'm a WOW widow...
(which, yes, I know is not *technically* single, but that's really one of the things I just can't deal with. At all.)
i was a WoW widow for quite a bit. in my opinion it's worse than being single. it's neglect and it is fully the suck. i actually will write off eligible suitors if i know that they spend any time online gaming. at all. gather 'round all - who's ready to hear another horror story? i went on a "date" last night. just another reminder of why friends don't fix up their friends. my "date" - we'll refer to him from hereafter as  - can best be described as a fustercluck. when you ask a girl out, it is common courtesy to at least make oneself presentable, yes? apparently not. granted, i was coming from work so i did not have my face on and was wearing a cap (a cadet hat, which i look pretty freaking adorable in, i'll have you know!), but i was not in any way prepared for this. there was a nose hair situation. not a moustache - the nose hairs were longer. this is overlooking the fact that was completely unshaven and looked a bit more "homeless" than the "rugged" that had been described to me. it is common knowledge among my friends that i have a marked preference for men built more like Teddy Roosevelt than Abraham Lincoln. check. in fact, i think this may have been the only matching criteria used when setting up this "date." i also have a fondness for men who are "good walkers" - a result of having worked in fashion for the last decade and a half. had more of a waddle than a walk, and a propensity for complaining about my freakishly long stride. apparently does not drive. i did not know that, and after getting lost getting to him, he asks me if i can take him to the store. at this point, i was still being a nice person (rookie mistake on my part), so i did. get back to the house where demands a hug. i'm now planning exit strategy with my primary and secondary wings. then, two of 's mates show up. apparently neither of them drive either and they need to go to the store - this store is farther away. this time i agreed thinking i could get away from . no such luck - it becomes a field trip, complete with whining about my driving, my small car, and my choice of music. roughly an hour spent at WalMart - including McDonald's (side note - i'm a vegan, so the last thing i'm going to eat is something from McDonald's) with (whose superhero name is "El Cheapo" - i've never seen someone quibble with a cashier about the fact that a package of hot dogs rang up as $1 and not $.96!), we leave. and friends disappear - i put exit strategy into play while i watch The Spirit. sends me a text message to tell me he isn't feeling well. i suggest leaving. he then sends me another message indicating that he is in the loo - and goes into detail regarding his actions there. at this point, i am horrified and trying to make my escape. now i find that i'm LOCKED IN THE HOUSE. i begin to panic - mentally, of course - and am contemplating using my elbow to break a window. i get the door open just as comes out to try and stop me. wild horses couldn't have stopped me, boys and ghouls. apologises for being ill; i'm walking to my car. he points out that he would like to hang out again; i mutter something vague and non-committal under my breath as i unlock my car. i drive home at warp speed and vow to never again speak with the friend who set me up for such atrocity. |
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« Reply #3772 on: May 23, 2010, 03:55:51 pm » |
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I´ve never had friends set me up, and i dont think i´d trust them. I love my friends, but a. most of them are male and b. the female ones all have rather dubious taste.
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« Reply #3773 on: May 23, 2010, 04:24:43 pm » |
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wow, Reni, that sounds terrible. Do your friends really know you that little and more importantly: how do they know people like that?
thank you! that was exactly my point! i mean, i'm sure is a nice person and all, but anyone who's known me for more than twenty minutes could see there was not going to be a "connection" on any level... I´ve never had friends set me up, and i dont think i´d trust them. I love my friends, but a. most of them are male and b. the female ones all have rather dubious taste.
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I don't think writing off all online game players is reasonable. Yes, SOME people have a problem with online gaming. Some people also have a problem with alcohol, but that doesn't mean you write off everyone who has a drink now and then.
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