I'm one of those who has to start out with just a smile, then a touch or two and then the full-fledged body slam. What can I say, I'm shy. Actually, I just grew up in a family that wasn't a bunch of huggers, so it's not my first instinct. I don't usually initiate the hug, but once I get going I'm not easy to stop. Plus, some people are just so huggable, once I latch on I'm like a tick, you have to stick a match under my ass to get rid of me.
Wesley: Feng Shui. Gunn: Right. What's that mean again? Wesley: That people will believe anything. Actually, in this place, Feng Shui will probably have enormous significance. I'll align my furniture the wrong way and suddenly catch fire or turn into a pudding.
'Conviction (1)'
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!
SailAweigh - Apr 21, 2006 4:02:52 am PDT #8597 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
brenda m - Apr 21, 2006 4:05:07 am PDT #8598 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I like being hugged, but I'm not likely to be the initiator cause I'm not good at reading what the other person wants/intends. (So hug away, y'all, I won't object in the least.)
Amy - Apr 21, 2006 4:10:24 am PDT #8599 of 10001
Because books.
Anyone and everyone can hug me without reservation. I am a hug whore.
Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 21, 2006 6:41:25 am PDT #8600 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I'm not generally the touchy-feely type, though I don't mind hugging friends.
Vortex - Apr 21, 2006 6:42:23 am PDT #8601 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
So now I hug, but I hug badly. You could lose an eye.
I'm willing to take the risk.
Aims - Apr 21, 2006 7:20:21 am PDT #8602 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Ya know, we really need to number the hugs/no hugs conversation.
I herby dub it the Annual F2F Hug Conversation. AKA Buffista Topic #4578.
I am a very tactile person and will hug anyone who likes being hugged. I will probably make the mistake of hugging a non-hugger or two; I apologize in advance. I get so excited to see people I like/love/am attracted to (hee!), that I show that excitement by hugging. It's totally a me thing, I'm just putting the disclaimer out there that I'm not trying to make anyone uncomfortable or ignoring their wishes, I'm just a very silly girl.
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Laura - Apr 21, 2006 7:29:42 am PDT #8603 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
We need to consider room signs. At various overlapping dates from Wednesday on our room will house Me!, Brenda, Raq, Nicole, and Sail. We might need a sign: Bootyful Bodacious Buffista Babes, Hugs Welcome.
Vortex - Apr 21, 2006 7:34:29 am PDT #8604 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Nametags! Whoever is doing nametags should add a H with a slash throught it for the non huggers, prominently displayed in the upper right hand corner. If you're not wearing your nametag, it's your own damn fault if I hug you.
Aims - Apr 21, 2006 7:35:35 am PDT #8605 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I don't think we're doing nametags this year.
deborah grabien - Apr 21, 2006 7:40:51 am PDT #8606 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Why not a simple physical code?
Rule A: If you wish to be hugged, hold out both arms.
Rule B: If you wish to have your interlocutor nibble candy (or haggis) off your neck, hold out one arm (to signal welcome) and with the other point at your throat; neck, in this instance, should be in the slightly stretched position.
Rule C: If you wish to be groped - ok, I'll leave that one up to you guys. Because the only thing that comes to mind is lifting one's skirt above one's head, and that's not fair to any would-be gropee who isn't wearing a dress or a kilt.
Rule D: If you are entirely physically off limits, wear a dead hedgehog in place of a candy necklace.
Speaking of which, do we need candy necklaces? Should I investigate?