Oh, I'm fine with people compulsively hugging each other - just, mostly, I don't do it myself. For one thing, something always hurts, physically. For another - well. I just don't. It's a character flaw.
Police procedure has changed since I was little.
Wash ,'The Message'
F2F 3: Who's Bringing the Guacamole?
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: San Francisco, May 19-21, 2006! Everything else, go here! Swag!
deborah grabien - Apr 20, 2006 11:52:52 am PDT #8561 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Vortex - Apr 20, 2006 11:52:53 am PDT #8562 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I'm also going to squeal excitedly and hug people. Consider this a warning.
me too. I apologize in advance for those who don't like hugging, I will endeavor to simply wave and dance with excitement. In P-C's case, I suspect the soft comfy busom may make up for the hug.
(eyeing compulsive huggers suspiciously)
looks at Deb, with gleam in eye. Decides not to risk losing delicious food. Shakes hand firmly.
esse - Apr 20, 2006 11:52:55 am PDT #8563 of 10001
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
because I had a mighty attack of shyness and feeling fat and gauche and otherwise disappointing, and OMGEveryoneWillHateMe.
See, I remember that time as, "Fay and I hung out in the room together for a bit during prom and she was so cute and sweet and helped me figure out what to wear." But YMemoryMV.
So--I may have asked this before. But who is sticking around into the week after the F2F?
JZ - Apr 20, 2006 11:54:37 am PDT #8564 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
Are you going to bring me a hot Goth chick to make out with, too?
I have got to sneak you an after-hours camping pass to the RenFaire this fall. Adorable Goth girls galore.
After juliana's had her fill of the P-C mackage, of course.
Also, Hec, check your email.
deborah grabien - Apr 20, 2006 11:54:54 am PDT #8565 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I don't shake hands, either. If you feel must hug me, hug me - I'll probably respond, albeit I'm way more of an impulsive tilt of the head and lean on other person's shoulder for a moment type.
I just - take touching seriously, is all. So it doesn't tend to be random.
ChiKat - Apr 20, 2006 11:57:10 am PDT #8566 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
re: compulsive hugging. I'm with deb on this one:
I just don't. It's a character flaw.
I'll hug back if someone hugs me, but it always seems really awkward to me for some reason.
JZ - Apr 20, 2006 11:57:23 am PDT #8567 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
I love hugging, but I'm hideously shy and tend to assume that other people do not want to be hugged, so I'm always very relieved when compulsive huggers pounce first.
Vortex - Apr 20, 2006 12:03:53 pm PDT #8568 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
re: compulsive hugging. I'm with deb on this one:
fine, then I will shimmy with joy. then everyone gets to enjoy my happiness
ChiKat - Apr 20, 2006 12:04:33 pm PDT #8569 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
fine, then I will shimmy with joy. then everyone gets to enjoy my happiness
Vortex just sent me to a happy place....
P.M. Marc - Apr 20, 2006 12:07:04 pm PDT #8570 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Otherwise you'll have a 2 hour wait before we get there and Seattle's airport is a boring place to be for 2 hours.
Or, you know, Other People could kidnap and entertain her for a few hours.
IJS...