When it comes to making a good impression, me too. I could just lay out whatever if somebody said "Tell me your life story." Even with all the David Copperfield crap in it, but this calls for presentation, which isn't easy when your life makes it hard to fill in Occupation, for heaven's sake. "political dissident" "creative artist" "Character witness"(which privilege/responsibility I've exercised twice)"Birth survivor" (I could put down any of those things. It was easier when I could write "student".) I've never put "None" though. Whatever ego I have won't let me.
You know what they say about payback? Well I'm the bitch.
Fred ,'Life of the Party'
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erikaj - Dec 03, 2004 5:53:22 pm PST #8470 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
sumi - Dec 03, 2004 5:53:26 pm PST #8471 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
Erika -- what excellent news!
Ginger - Dec 03, 2004 5:59:57 pm PST #8472 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I usually end up writing something that makes me sound like a good dog, without the crotch-sniffing part.
Betsy HP - Dec 03, 2004 6:00:58 pm PST #8473 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
I like "Character witness" a lot.
erikaj - Dec 03, 2004 6:05:21 pm PST #8474 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
It's also true...I've written statements to keep two nearest and dearest from being...guests of the state. Two years apart, too. Obviously mine wasn't the only opinion that mattered, but I've often thought it would be the thing I would tell Alex Trebek about me.
Susan W. - Dec 03, 2004 6:34:22 pm PST #8475 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
That's wonderful news, erika!
erikaj - Dec 03, 2004 7:03:06 pm PST #8476 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Thanks. I'm excited.
victor infante - Dec 03, 2004 7:34:24 pm PST #8477 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Erika! Congrats!
Beverly - Dec 03, 2004 7:56:53 pm PST #8478 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Oh erika, that's great!
Ginger, I barked, I laughed so loud and unexpectedly, and scared the cat. Your comment took me by surprise.
deborah grabien - Dec 03, 2004 9:44:33 pm PST #8479 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
erika! sposa! WOOT!
and Anne, oh, as usual, dear.....