Laga, if you're drunk as you said earlier, maybe just bookmark people's profiles rather than emailing them tonight? And don't be silly; of course people like you. You are extremely likable. I'm sorry you're feeling sad and cynical about this all tonight. Hugs.

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Oatmeal:

I think I've been pretty lucky in LA since most of the people I see on a regular basis are either teachers, backstage theater types, or friends of friends. I have mostly been able to avoid the faux friendship thing. I just don't have any interest in the type of people who pull that crap, and I know you don't either. But one of the great things about living in LA is that there are so very many cool people (like you and Gloomcookie & GF and omnis and many others I could name) hidden in among the annoying ones.

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maybe just bookmark people's profiles rather than emailing them tonight?

ooh. Good idea.

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given the choice between Seattle and LA, Seattle seems like the better bet. I'd rather have to earn a friendship over time than to get handed one and have to figure out over time the level of sincerity.

I've been lucky enough to avoid that problem, due to the stuff Kristin mentioned, plus general hermit tendencies.

But given a choice between LA and living in the shadow of Mt. Ranier, I think I'd pick LA. Just as a matter of personal preference, I'll take earthquakes over volcanoes any day of the week.

As for an update, I am back at my dad's place. S has been admitted to ICU. Basically, she had a nasty bleed (side effect from her liver problems). It got a little scary (it's still a little scary, as they have not actually located the source of the bleeding and stopped it yet, but I digress). She's getting blood infused, and is otherwise okay-ish, all things considered. She was awake and talking when I left.

I hate leaving her at the hospital, but me staying up all night fretting, getting a sore neck and back, and pestering doctors and nurses is not going to help anyone, especially S.

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faced with this question

Should evolution and creationism be taught side-by-side in public schools?

I thought, yeah, students should hear both sides. Even though I think creation is highly unlikely, I think people should be presented with the facts and learn how to make up their own minds about stuff.

My memories of pulic school seem to indicate that creationism had no place in the public school system, at least not before 1987. Why do you think that was?

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God people suck. Why don't they like me?

There are plenty of us who like ya Laga.

But one of the great things about living in LA is that there are so very many cool people (like you and Gloomcookie & GF and omnis and many others I could name) hidden in among the annoying ones.

:: blush :: Just giving back what you are dishing out.

Karl, so sorry to hear the news.

Sean. OMG! Much calm for you, and Best of Health for S. I wish it was local so we could rally round with you. Feel free to buzz if you need someone to talk with.

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this one I just don't know how to answer

Do you know what sperm tastes like?

Because I don't. I know what semen tastes like. I'm pretty sure that's what they meant. But the semantician in me won't let me click "yes".

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and this one perplexes me

Imagine that you discover your lover incapacitated due to alcohol and/or drugs. He or she has left a note requesting that you take sexual advantage of him or her. What would you do?

Anything and everything I want.

Only those things my lover usually enjoys.

Nothing.

Incapacitated? I would call a fucking ambulance!

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Sean, if you need anything, let me know. Sorry I didn't see you were here in SF before (though I should have remembered).

the infamous Seattle Freeze: [link]

See also: Minnesota Nice. Same. Damn. Phenomenon. Part of the reason I love SF so much.

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Part of the reason I love SF so much.

What's it like trying to make friends in SF?

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