You know what's a good email to get? One that says
Subject: Birthday cakes
Today at 4:30 there will be cake in the kitchen. Thank you.
Angel: He is dead. Technically, he's undead. It's a zombie. Connor: What's a zombie? Angel: It's an undead thing. Connor: Like you? Angel: No, zombies are slow-moving, dimwitted things that crave human flesh. Connor: Like you. Angel: No! It's different. Trust me.
'Destiny'
Natter 37: Oddly Enough, We've Had This Conversation Before.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Lee - Aug 19, 2005 1:46:41 pm PDT #9555 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
§ ita § - Aug 19, 2005 1:47:00 pm PDT #9556 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
So some guy in our group has been longing secretly for me, and is looking at this as a chance to get to know me better?
I'm not sure any of the guys are even single, but ... it's not like facts are affecting this.
msbelle - Aug 19, 2005 1:47:37 pm PDT #9557 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Redwood Monkeypants and Tandoori Palace.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 19, 2005 1:47:39 pm PDT #9558 of 10002
What is even happening?
(iii) "The terms of my parole prevent me from dating."
This. It was tough. They all have potential. But still. This.
Steph L. - Aug 19, 2005 1:47:51 pm PDT #9559 of 10002
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
People! You have opportunity to decide how I shock my family this weekend! Vote now!
t edit Cindy gets a gold star with sprinkles on top for stepping up and voting.
msbelle - Aug 19, 2005 1:48:49 pm PDT #9560 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I vote rolling your eyes and walking away or telling them they are all "glib" a la crazy Tom Cruise.
§ ita § - Aug 19, 2005 1:49:17 pm PDT #9561 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Steph, print up copies of that article you linked to -- hand them out with a wink and a knowing smile. Insert extra bounce into your step. Look dreamily off while people are talking to you, and shake your head and readjust yourself in your seat when you come back to earth.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 19, 2005 1:50:20 pm PDT #9562 of 10002
What is even happening?
You have to say it in the most refined way of course, too (well, that goes for any of them).
I used to try to remind myself that my older relatives had expectations, because of their era, and that they were trying to make conversation with and express and interest in me, so that I didn't go home angry and/or depressed.
The same question pissed off one of my sil's so badly, I swear it's why she moved away.
msbelle - Aug 19, 2005 1:51:14 pm PDT #9563 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I'm going home now. later suckers.
DavidS - Aug 19, 2005 1:51:16 pm PDT #9564 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I vote this:
(2) "Well, I guess you could call it a relationship -- using someone as your fucktoy 3 times a week is a relationship, right? -- but I would never bring him to a family gathering. I just use him for sex."