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darcydodoI should never say that nothing interesting will happen this evening, because clearly it means that something will happen. (Or, on second thought, maybe I should....)
Not so, so much, but. After dinner with Jess (who has an lj, but I don't know her username), went to Franprix, bought yummy wine. Nice Tavel, equivalent of a reserve. A whole 7 euros, gee how could I spend that on a bottle of wine? ;) Actually, we each got 3 bottles; my other two were 2-ish and 3-ish euros respectively.
We saw a poster that had a cute guy and said "100% gay" in the corner; I figured that most fo you lot would offer me sexual favors if I procured it for you. But I didn't, not having the means to actually access said poster.
On the way back from the store, Jess told me I had a nice ass. This is, with absolute certainty, the first time anyone's told me I had a nice ass. I felt pleased.
Drinking games ensued this evening. One more girl, Jody, was added to our group from post-BBQ; she goes to Bryn Mawr. Because she was there, we felt licensed to play I Have Never again, but in fact she drank awfully quickly and ended up in the bathroom for most the evening. But I did confess that I was less than straight. Jess, it turns out, had a gf in high school, but not since then; Jody is mostly gay, I think, but has gone out with guys to a certain extent. She was, as I said, not entirely present, so I couldn't question her more closely.
Sleep now, so that I can head off to the wine museum tomorrow and have general fun. :)
Not so, so much, but. After dinner with Jess (who has an lj, but I don't know her username), went to Franprix, bought yummy wine. Nice Tavel, equivalent of a reserve. A whole 7 euros, gee how could I spend that on a bottle of wine? ;) Actually, we each got 3 bottles; my other two were 2-ish and 3-ish euros respectively.
We saw a poster that had a cute guy and said "100% gay" in the corner; I figured that most fo you lot would offer me sexual favors if I procured it for you. But I didn't, not having the means to actually access said poster.
On the way back from the store, Jess told me I had a nice ass. This is, with absolute certainty, the first time anyone's told me I had a nice ass. I felt pleased.
Drinking games ensued this evening. One more girl, Jody, was added to our group from post-BBQ; she goes to Bryn Mawr. Because she was there, we felt licensed to play I Have Never again, but in fact she drank awfully quickly and ended up in the bathroom for most the evening. But I did confess that I was less than straight. Jess, it turns out, had a gf in high school, but not since then; Jody is mostly gay, I think, but has gone out with guys to a certain extent. She was, as I said, not entirely present, so I couldn't question her more closely.
Sleep now, so that I can head off to the wine museum tomorrow and have general fun. :)
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Date: 2003-06-17 04:57 pm (UTC)Brindisi
Date: 2003-06-17 06:11 pm (UTC)Half empty or half full?
Date: 2003-06-18 08:47 am (UTC)Hee. Hee. Some might say more than straight, but I guess it's a matter of perspective ;)
On the way back from the store, Jess told me I had a nice ass. This is, with absolute certainty, the first time anyone's told me I had a nice ass.
How exciting...and excellent body part to have admired, IMHO, though I'm sure it's running a distant second to compliments on your hair.
Re: Half empty or half full?
Date: 2003-06-18 11:03 pm (UTC)*smirk* But to be serious, when talking about an edge or similar, I'd definitely say of something with curvature "that's less than straight." Hence, extrapolated.
and excellent body part to have admired, IMHO, though I'm sure it's running a distant second to compliments on your hair.
Yes to both. I think it's possibly the only time anything other than my hair has been admired. Well, someone told me once that they loved my laugh, but that's really not a body part. And what
Incidentally, what does one say in response to such comments as "My god, your hair's so long!" or "You have so much hair!"? Do you say "thank you"? "I know"? "Yes, your powers of observation astound me"? I mean... :)
Re: Half empty or half full?
Date: 2003-06-18 11:34 pm (UTC)Did I emphasize the "by complete strangers" part? Used weird me out immensely, especially the time this guy followed me off the bus so that he could tell me how pretty I was and that he had seen me around the neighborhood (?!?!?!?). It's exactly as you said, what do you say..."why, thanks for noticing?!?!?!?!" Ugh...
Bus freak aside, most people don't mean to be weird when they compliment you, hence a "thank you" is all you can really say ;)
Re: Half empty or half full?
Date: 2003-06-18 11:45 pm (UTC)Well, hey, you can't say they're unfair compliments. ;) Although the hair thing is obviously amusing.
The closest I've possibly come to being complimented by a complete stranger is when I overheard two people sitting behind me on a bus discussing how they liked the way I'd done my hair. It was just back in a ponytail with a hollow oval clip, for god's sake! Not that I wasn't pleased. :)
Re: Half empty or half full?
Date: 2003-06-19 08:56 am (UTC)What kills me, though, it that I see people who I think are attractive all the time and I don't go up to them and tell them! Jodi complimenting your ass? Perfectly fine, in my book, 'cause she knows you. I have no problem with complimenting friends ("Darcy, you're not wearing a t-shirt...that looks great on you."), though it's true that I often have my own sly agenda for world fashion domination.
As for my hair, it is just incredibly bizarre. Over the years, it has closely rivalled my eyes in terms of attention of weirdos. I like my hair, but it's not that red, yet especially in Wisconsin (not sure why), it was a drawn for all these men.
It was just back in a ponytail with a hollow oval clip, for god's sake!
Ha ha ha ha. But if you look around, many people lack to ability or sense to do something with their hair. Ah, you brilliant one!
Re: Half empty or half full?
Date: 2003-06-19 03:51 am (UTC)You've obviously been dealing with mathmos and scientists too much.
I think it's possibly the only time anything other than my hair has been admired.
I'm surprised. OTOH you don't dress as if you particularly wanted such compliments.
Incidentally, what does one say in response to such comments as "My god, your hair's so long!" or "You have so much hair!"?
In my case? Yeah, I've been meaning to cut it, or something along those lines (it's only ever said by someone who hasn't seen me in a long time and hasn't recognised me due to my hair).
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Hey, why do I never count?! No fair!
(For the record, I've never used the phrase nice ass about anyone, given that it's both vulgar and an Americanism. Hmph.)
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Date: 2003-06-20 03:27 pm (UTC)And you don't count for two reasons: one, 'cause significant others are obviously going to comment favorably on various aspects of one's body, and two, 'cause the bits of my body that you commented on most frequently aren't necessarily repeatable in polite company. ;)
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Date: 2003-06-20 03:41 pm (UTC)So not true! You're just trying to give me a reputation, aren't you? I'm sure I've made lots of comments that are at least as repeatable as ass.
*still sulking*