My sister came to have lunch with me today. She is the sort who can't tolerate silence. Last time we had lunch together she asked me, "Can you talk for a while? I need to eat."
I didn't have much to say, but I dragged out what there was of news from work. Then I launched into my problems building (in SL), and told her how I'd bungled my house by pulling the walls down from upstairs and not noticing how these two pieces met over the front door, etc. etc.
She listend and even asked questions. I drew on a napkin to clarify things.
Then, when she saw I'd finished, she said, "Can I see that?" meaning the napkin with my diagrams.
"Sure," I said and handed it to her.
She immediately balled it up and cleaned the table with it.
The two of us began laughing like idiots but I had to explain to her what we were laughing about. "It's like you took my drawing and blew your nose in it."
"I didn't blow my nose in it!"
Which set us off again. We got carried away, laughing at nothing. I almost made her late for her appointment.
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Seven Okelli
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07-23-2009 10:26
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Seven Okelli
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07-23-2009 10:30
I found this online game. You "think of someone real but dead (preferably someone fairly well-known, rather than your Aunt Eulalie or something), and Doris Stokes will attempt to work out who you're pretending to be." It surprised me.
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Allegria Kanto
Trailing clouds of glory
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07-23-2009 10:33
Morning Threadies...
 My sis is coming to visit today, Yaaay! (She lives near Sacramento and I'm in the LA area.) I still have to work today and tomorrow though.  _____________________
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Seven Okelli
last days of pompeii
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07-23-2009 10:40
Ahhh... now I know where my sister was off to.
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Amaranthim Talon
Voyager, Seeker, Curious
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07-23-2009 10:44
My sister came to have lunch with me today. She is the sort who can't tolerate silence. Last time we had lunch together she asked me, "Can you talk for a while? I need to eat." I didn't have much to say, but I dragged out what there was of news from work. Then I launched into my problems building (in SL), and told her how I'd bungled my house by pulling the walls down from upstairs and not noticing how these two pieces met over the front door, etc. etc. She listend and even asked questions. I drew on a napkin to clarify things. Then, when she saw I'd finished, she said, "Can I see that?" meaning the napkin with my diagrams. "Sure," I said and handed it to her. She immediately balled it up and cleaned the table with it. The two of us began laughing like idiots but I had to explain to her what we were laughing about. "It's like you took my drawing and blew your nose in it." "I didn't blow my nose in it!" Which set us off again. We got carried away, laughing at nothing. I almost made her late for her appointment. . I really fail to see the amusing part of this interaction- i would have been deeply offended that she thought so little of what I had tried to share- which is probably why i seldom talk to anyone about anything of substance and am so mindful of who really sees beyond the facade. _____________________
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3Ring Binder
always smile
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07-23-2009 10:47
I really fail to see the amusing part of this interaction- i would have been deeply offended that she thought so little of what I had tried to share- which is probably why i seldom talk to anyone about anything of substance and am so mindful of who really sees beyond the facade. /me hugs you |
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3Ring Binder
always smile
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07-23-2009 10:48
good pictures coming through. Skell, once again you are the hawt stuff.
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Skell Dagger
Smitten
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07-23-2009 10:50
/me hides in the car with Daros. Don't mind the rockin'; it's got good suspension
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Seven Okelli
last days of pompeii
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07-23-2009 10:51
I really fail to see the amusing part of this interaction- i would have been deeply offended that she thought so little of what I had tried to share- which is probably why i seldom talk to anyone about anything of substance and am so mindful of who really sees beyond the facade. I guess you had to be there. She really was listening - asked questions, laughed in the right places. Her use of the scribbled-on napkin was just reflex. She'd spilled something on the table right in front of her and it was the last napkin left. It happened in a flash. I was astonished, then burst out laughing. It wasn't like I was baring my soul or anything. . _____________________
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Seven Okelli
last days of pompeii
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07-23-2009 10:53
The thing with this sister is that we both laugh a lot. Last time we had lunch we were given these HUGE glasses of water. We were sitting at a tiny table and were terribly thirsty, BUT we both kept saying things that were hysterically funny. So we had to be SUPER careful about sipping the water - we didn't want to spray each other.
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Treasure Ballinger
Virtual Ability
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07-23-2009 11:01
I really fail to see the amusing part of this interaction- i would have been deeply offended that she thought so little of what I had tried to share- which is probably why i seldom talk to anyone about anything of substance and am so mindful of who really sees beyond the facade. Which is why I really don't share much of my passion for SL. Have seen a lot of put downs and offensive reactions; from mere pooh-poohing, to incredulous 'you've got to be kidding, you are too smart for this' kind of comments. I've done this for so long now, that the last time someone asked me 'What is Second Life'? my mind went blank. I don't want to share it. It sounds stupid to the uninitiated. It's important to me, and it's special and I don't know how to get that across. To those more respectful, I have no problem discussing SL, but not to those who I know don't get it and never will (like my husband). A friend of mine (rl/sl friend) hired another friend, who we both originally met in SL, to do some rl computer work for her. In return, my friend would teach her to build, in SL. This exchange of skills was received with such incredulity in rl that my friend stopped telling people. They simply did not believe her, that someone's rl computer skills could be exchanged for learning to build in sl. You learn, sometimes, to just shut the hell up, don't you? lol I have, anyway. |
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Amaranthim Talon
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07-23-2009 11:12
Oh yes Treasure- I have very much learned sometimes it's best to just shut the hell up - oh well, that's why we have this
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Seven Okelli
last days of pompeii
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07-23-2009 11:16
/me groans
Oh you guys! I'm sorry that stuff happened to you, but this wasn't like that. She is actually the only one in my family (INCLUDING my other sister who is in SL) with whom I *can* talk about SL. I should have told you all I was talking with her about my job. Edited to add: She got caught in the rain and was soaked, if that's any consolation. . _____________________
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Amaranthim Talon
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07-23-2009 11:47
Glad it was light Seven- just pushed a button.
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07-23-2009 11:49
Which is why I really don't share much of my passion for SL. Have seen a lot of put downs and offensive reactions; from mere pooh-poohing, to incredulous 'you've got to be kidding, you are too smart for this' kind of comments. I've done this for so long now, that the last time someone asked me 'What is Second Life'? my mind went blank. I don't want to share it. It sounds stupid to the uninitiated. It's important to me, and it's special and I don't know how to get that across. To those more respectful, I have no problem discussing SL, but not to those who I know don't get it and never will (like my husband). _____________________
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Seven Okelli
last days of pompeii
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07-23-2009 11:49
Glad it was light Seven- just pushed a button. Yeah, I realized after. I over-reacted to your reaction. And I can see how you saw that in what I said. On the upside, I did beef up my post count. . _____________________
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Amaranthim Talon
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07-23-2009 11:50
Slacker!
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Pserendipity Daniels
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07-23-2009 12:02
That is very true Pep. But if the guys that drop in are asshats, they will have to deal with me. With an attitude like that I'm not surprised that there seems always to be lots more women than men at the Hangout. Pep (When I am there, anyway; although *thinks* perhaps it's me that attracts the women and scares away the guys?  )_____________________
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Nika Talaj
now you see her ...
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07-23-2009 12:08
My sister came to have lunch with me today. ... /me drops by Seven's house and retextures an inside wall with a BIG picture of Elvis, runs away giggling... |
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Kaimi Kyomoon
Kah-EE-mee
Join date: 30 Nov 2006
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07-23-2009 12:23
Thanks for passing me my plate, looks great. Today is my last day before a weeks vacation in Palm Springs. Damian can you dial it down some, there, it's really over the top with the heat thing. My husband is being an asshat about me taking my laptop to Palm Springs, afraid I'll be sitting on SL all day. I wouldn't do that, we'll be with a bunch of family members, I know I have to be social. /me cringes. Still, if I have a quiet moment or 3, would be nice to just slip inworld for a few and take a deep breath..........this issue is still on the table, wish me luck. _____________________
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Kaimi Kyomoon
Kah-EE-mee
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07-23-2009 12:27
That is about the only way I can tolerate oatmeal. _____________________
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Kaimi Kyomoon
Kah-EE-mee
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07-23-2009 12:30
Spent far too much money at Husky GFX this week. They have great new shirts and leather pants, though. New to me, anyway.  Bigger:  (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skelldagger/3748880251/sizes/l/) (Yes, it's girls' hair. So what? It suits guys, too! )_____________________
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Kaimi Kyomoon
Kah-EE-mee
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07-23-2009 12:31
Speaking of hair, Skell. Maybe you can offer ideas. You've seen my normal ponytail? From TM? I would love to find something similar but loose. Have any ideas?  _____________________
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Kaimi Kyomoon
Kah-EE-mee
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07-23-2009 12:37
The thing with this sister is that we both laugh a lot. Last time we had lunch we were given these HUGE glasses of water. We were sitting at a tiny table and were terribly thirsty, BUT we both kept saying things that were hysterically funny. So we had to be SUPER careful about sipping the water - we didn't want to spray each other. . _____________________
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Kaimi Kyomoon
Kah-EE-mee
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07-23-2009 12:40
Which is why I really don't share much of my passion for SL. Have seen a lot of put downs and offensive reactions; from mere pooh-poohing, to incredulous 'you've got to be kidding, you are too smart for this' kind of comments. I've done this for so long now, that the last time someone asked me 'What is Second Life'? my mind went blank. I don't want to share it. It sounds stupid to the uninitiated. It's important to me, and it's special and I don't know how to get that across. To those more respectful, I have no problem discussing SL, but not to those who I know don't get it and never will (like my husband). A friend of mine (rl/sl friend) hired another friend, who we both originally met in SL, to do some rl computer work for her. In return, my friend would teach her to build, in SL. This exchange of skills was received with such incredulity in rl that my friend stopped telling people. They simply did not believe her, that someone's rl computer skills could be exchanged for learning to build in sl. You learn, sometimes, to just shut the hell up, don't you? lol I have, anyway. _____________________
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