Finally met up with the girl from class for coffee at work. Overall it went well. The usual nervousness and all that was there, but sort of slowly went away. But the highlight of it all was the wobbly table I was unaware of as I adjusted my chair. My foot ended up on the base of it which made the table tilt just enough to tip my coffee. She tried in vain to save me from myself...but the coffee hit my leg, popped open, got all over my pants, and crashed to the ground. I just smiled and laughed a little as I thought "This did not just fucking happen."

Anyhow, I recovered from that rather nicely. Turned it into a couple of light-hearted jokes that were well-received and shit proceeded like nothing happened. We're supposed to be doing it again some time (actually her idea, I didn't bring it up so that's good) and she told me she was gonna e-mail me with the classes she was looking to take next semester. So it seems I was likely right in her wanting to take classes together again. I think I probably could've worked my way into hanging out for New Years when she brought it up, if I had played it right, but I might've missed that opportunity. No big deal. Given that I had a lap full of Colombian roast and whole milk just moments ago, I'm okay with knowing that there will still be get-togethers in the future.

I think the most surprising part for her was after asking how old my daughter was. Upon hearing 9 and a half years old, her face was like "How old are you?". Told her I am a brand new 29 and she was relieved and said "Oh so you were really young then." Yup. And she's 26.After returning to our respective offices she e-mailed to thank me in case she forgot to say thank you at the register or whatever. I thanked her for coming along, trying to save me, and grabbing some napkins.

All things considered. It was succesful.

[Edited 12/29/10 17:52pm]

FauxReal said:

Finally met up with the girl from class for coffee at work. Overall it went well. The usual nervousness and all that was there, but sort of slowly went away. But the highlight of it all was the wobbly table I was unaware of as I adjusted my chair. My foot ended up on the base of it which made the table tilt just enough to tip my coffee. She tried in vain to save me from myself...but the coffee hit my leg, popped open, got all over my pants, and crashed to the ground. I just smiled and laughed a little as I thought "This did not just fucking happen."

Anyhow, I recovered from that rather nicely. Turned it into a couple of light-hearted jokes that were well-received and shit proceeded like nothing happened. We're supposed to be doing it again some time (actually her idea, I didn't bring it up so that's good) and she told me she was gonna e-mail me with the classes she was looking to take next semester. So it seems I was likely right in her wanting to take classes together again. I think I probably could've worked my way into hanging out for New Years when she brought it up, if I had played it right, but I might've missed that opportunity. No big deal. Given that I had a lap full of Colombian roast and whole milk just moments ago, I'm okay with knowing that there will still be get-togethers in the future.

I think the most surprising part for her was after asking how old my daughter was. Upon hearing 9 and a half years old, her face was like "How old are you?". Told her I am a brand new 29 and she was relieved and said "Oh so you were really young then." Yup. And she's 26.After returning to our respective offices she e-mailed to thank me in case she forgot to say at the register or whatever. I thanked her for coming along, trying to save me, and grabbing some napkins.

All things considered. It was succesful.

I am going to make schiacciata tomorrow or the next day if it's too hot tomorrow

I have a big bunch of silverbeet I want to put in it, some roasted capsicums and mushrooms

ZombieKitten said:

I am going to make schiacciata tomorrow or the next day if it's too hot tomorrow

I have a big bunch of silverbeet I want to put in it, some roasted capsicums and mushrooms

Looks and sounds super yummy!

chocolate1 said:

KidaDynamite said:

I think I'm losing him y'all!

I understand, girl!

Thanks lady.

I don't even know how to explain this whole situation, it's so complicated for me.

NMuzakNSoul said:

KidaDynamite said:

I think I'm losing him y'all!

awww NEEEKOLAAAAS!!!

I'm actually noot devastated, heartbroken or anything like that but moreso disappointed.

wildgoldenhoney said:

KidaDynamite said:

I think I'm losing him y'all!

Where do you live and why are they bombing???

KidaDynamite said:

NMuzakNSoul said:

awww NEEEKOLAAAAS!!!

I'm actually noot devastated, heartbroken or anything like that but moreso disappointed.

I love when you calls me NeeeKoLaaas. lol.

What is coming to mind is maybe let it all sink in and take a lil distance from it in your mind and just enjoy the holidays, cause it sounds like a headacheish (new word) situation.

chocolate1 said:

FauxReal said:

Finally met up with the girl from class for coffee at work. Overall it went well. The usual nervousness and all that was there, but sort of slowly went away. But the highlight of it all was the wobbly table I was unaware of as I adjusted my chair. My foot ended up on the base of it which made the table tilt just enough to tip my coffee. She tried in vain to save me from myself...but the coffee hit my leg, popped open, got all over my pants, and crashed to the ground. I just smiled and laughed a little as I thought "This did not just fucking happen."

Anyhow, I recovered from that rather nicely. Turned it into a couple of light-hearted jokes that were well-received and shit proceeded like nothing happened. We're supposed to be doing it again some time (actually her idea, I didn't bring it up so that's good) and she told me she was gonna e-mail me with the classes she was looking to take next semester. So it seems I was likely right in her wanting to take classes together again. I think I probably could've worked my way into hanging out for New Years when she brought it up, if I had played it right, but I might've missed that opportunity. No big deal. Given that I had a lap full of Colombian roast and whole milk just moments ago, I'm okay with knowing that there will still be get-togethers in the future.

I think the most surprising part for her was after asking how old my daughter was. Upon hearing 9 and a half years old, her face was like "How old are you?". Told her I am a brand new 29 and she was relieved and said "Oh so you were really young then." Yup. And she's 26.After returning to our respective offices she e-mailed to thank me in case she forgot to say at the register or whatever. I thanked her for coming along, trying to save me, and grabbing some napkins.

All things considered. It was succesful.

Today was a step back, maybe failure altogether. That sucks. If so, I'm now 0 for 2 when I try. 2 for 2 when I just sit back and let the girl do the work.

Better luck next year perhaps.

FauxReal said:

chocolate1 said:

Today was a step back, maybe failure altogether. That sucks. If so, I'm now 0 for 2 when I try. 2 for 2 when I just sit back and let the girl do the work.

Better luck next year perhaps.

What?...oh no!

Wow. There is an inordinate amount of...

KidaDynamite said:

FauxReal said:

Today was a step back, maybe failure altogether. That sucks. If so, I'm now 0 for 2 when I try. 2 for 2 when I just sit back and let the girl do the work.

Better luck next year perhaps.

What?...oh no!

Yeah, I think I'll go with my instincts from now on, even if that means things move extremely slowly. I let myself take the advice of others, and they weren't entirely wrong or anything, but I shouldve let things play themselves out rather than try to advance shit. A little pride lost, but no big deal I suppose.

It feels so much better to be laid back than to be the usual worrying lady. Some dudes just like to perform, and I'm at a point now where I ain't interested in watching the same song and dance.

Hahaha, it's seasonal, though. 2K11 better bring me some better pickin'!!!

In the past 12 days my weight dropped like 9 pounds. I blame poor sleeping habits and not eating regularly.

A lot of it is probably just water weight though. I have like 10 or so pounds that comes and goes as it pleases.

Happy New Year 'n shit!

Man... What a year it has been...Ups and downs.

Happy New year Connor.

I worry for my sister. She been playing videogames 24 hours straight without taking a break. Not healthy. Addiciton most def.

FauxReal said:

In the past 12 days my weight dropped like 9 pounds. I blame poor sleeping habits and not eating regularly.

A lot of it is probably just water weight though. I have like 10 or so pounds that comes and goes as it pleases.

Scales are bad for your mental health and self esteem.

Cerebus said:

FauxReal said:

In the past 12 days my weight dropped like 9 pounds. I blame poor sleeping habits and not eating regularly.

A lot of it is probably just water weight though. I have like 10 or so pounds that comes and goes as it pleases.

Scales are bad for your mental health and self esteem.

I was about to say I don't think it really affects me mentally much. But then I realized, having just woken up. that I had a dream about my weight, perhaps it does.

Ideally I'd like to get down to 210ish, but I'm comfortable being in the 220's as well. 230's is not good for me unless I add some muscle.

NMuzakNSoul said:

I worry for my sister. She been playing videogames 24 hours straight without taking a break. Not healthy. Addiciton most def.

wtf! that's not good!!!!!!

ZombieKitten said:

NMuzakNSoul said:

I worry for my sister. She been playing videogames 24 hours straight without taking a break. Not healthy. Addiciton most def.

wtf! that's not good!!!!!!

Yeah, seriously. Been keeping an eye on her with the new years celebration...we been having fun though. she shouldn't be playing that long though...i told her 2 3 hous max then take a break.

NMuzakNSoul said:

ZombieKitten said:

wtf! that's not good!!!!!!

Yeah, seriously. Been keeping an eye on her with the new years celebration...we been having fun though. she shouldn't be playing that long though...i told her 2 3 hous max then take a break.

she's playing right through NYE??

ZombieKitten said:

NMuzakNSoul said:

Yeah, seriously. Been keeping an eye on her with the new years celebration...we been having fun though. she shouldn't be playing that long though...i told her 2 3 hous max then take a break.

she's playing right through NYE??

Nah...next time she wants to play again. 2 or 3 hours max.

I been drinking bare with me. lol

I kiss and hug my daddy whenever I feel moved to do so. When Rhonda (an old pen pal from Florida) called me to let me know her daddy died, it sent a HUGE shockwave through my system. That could have been MY father.

I just thank God for the people who diagnosed him, for the doctors who medicated him, and for the specialist who operated on him. I thank God he suddenly decided to get a check up. With Mr. Shuman, they didn't find out until the last minute...and they gave him 3 months to live. He died two weeks after that diagnosis.

It breaks my heart to be all the way up here in Chicago, being unable to haul my behind to Florida to be with Rhonda. She's had a hard year. Hell, my problems--weight, men, getting published--they all seem so minor. She lost the one man in her life who'd been there for everything, loving her unconditionally like a father should.

*sigh*

I can't hug my dad enough but damn it all, it feels good just to have him around.

LadyLuvSexxy said:

I kiss and hug my daddy whenever I feel moved to do so. When Rhonda (an old pen pal from Florida) called me to let me know her daddy died, it sent a HUGE shockwave through my system. That could have been MY father.

I just thank God for the people who diagnosed him, for the doctors who medicated him, and for the specialist who operated on him. I thank God he suddenly decided to get a check up. With Mr. Shuman, they didn't find out until the last minute...and they gave him 3 months to live. He died two weeks after that diagnosis.

It breaks my heart to be all the way up here in Chicago, being unable to haul my behind to Florida to be with Rhonda. She's had a hard year. Hell, my problems--weight, men, getting published--they all seem so minor. She lost the one man in her life who'd been there for everything, loving her unconditionally like a father should.

*sigh*

I can't hug my dad enough but damn it all, it feels good just to have him around.

You're a good daughter.

Elle85n09 said:

LadyLuvSexxy said:

I kiss and hug my daddy whenever I feel moved to do so. When Rhonda (an old pen pal from Florida) called me to let me know her daddy died, it sent a HUGE shockwave through my system. That could have been MY father.

I just thank God for the people who diagnosed him, for the doctors who medicated him, and for the specialist who operated on him. I thank God he suddenly decided to get a check up. With Mr. Shuman, they didn't find out until the last minute...and they gave him 3 months to live. He died two weeks after that diagnosis.

It breaks my heart to be all the way up here in Chicago, being unable to haul my behind to Florida to be with Rhonda. She's had a hard year. Hell, my problems--weight, men, getting published--they all seem so minor. She lost the one man in her life who'd been there for everything, loving her unconditionally like a father should.

*sigh*

I can't hug my dad enough but damn it all, it feels good just to have him around.

You're a good daughter.

Co-sign

So I'm glad the new year is about to bloom. I like the flow of this year, i am more open with people and I have become more creative. I finally decided to major in art history, i plan to teach it in community college or some sort of private school. if not i will be willing to teach english or spanish in some foreign country. I love the fact that i am making more art this year, i think i have found my muse. I want to creative a new fashion aesthetic thought, a mixture of bourgeoisie aesthetics and punk aesthetics---a total contradiction. I am also finishing up stories and weaving worlds that previously have been collecting in the dust.

Cerebus said:

ZombieKitten said:

I am going to make schiacciata tomorrow or the next day if it's too hot tomorrow

I have a big bunch of silverbeet I want to put in it, some roasted capsicums and mushrooms

Looks and sounds super yummy!

I've prepared the roasted capsicum and mushrooms, so once they have marinated overnight in olive oil with garlic and a little chilli, salt and pepper and fresh rosemary, looks like tomorrow is the day it all gets put together. Actually the later I do it, the more likely there is a little bit leftover for the master and my sister-in-law, who I promised some

ZombieKitten said:

Cerebus said:

Looks and sounds super yummy!

I've prepared the roasted capsicum and mushrooms, so once they have marinated overnight in olive oil with garlic and a little chilli, salt and pepper and fresh rosemary, looks like tomorrow is the day it all gets put together. Actually the later I do it, the more likely there is a little bit leftover for the master and my sister-in-law, who I promised some

You got any dry ice handy? I'll pay for the overnight shipping.

Oh, and happy new year to you, future dweller!