Male and Female Imponderables--No more Shakespeare
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Friday, August 4, 2006 21:44
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Originally posted by GrrrArg:
Maybe its the whole bath thing in general - since I know a lot of women who like baths - but I've always been a man who loves a good shower. And, you know, its damned hard to read in the shower.
"Don't put your trust in revolutions. They always come around again. That's why they're called revolutions. People die, and nothing changes." -Terry Pratchett "Night Watch"
I have always been a shower guy, too. I tried to come up with a way to read a book in the shower, but it never worked the way I wanted, and Dad always complained that I was costing him too much in water. Now that they have e-books, I suppose you could put one into a waterproof enclosure sort of like the shower radios, with a touch screen to change pages. You could even get a wireless connection for it to load new books in when you are inished with the ones it came with. Hmm, I may have just stumbled onto something here.... (wanders off mumbling to self).
So who is he?
He's my husband.
Well who in the damn galaxy ain't!
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When I was 15, I made my own book stand for reading while taking a bath. I tested it out, opened up the book, put it on the stand - and PLOP it fell right in the water.
And there went my inventor streak! Poof.
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Wow...apparently I was tending and tutoring kids today WHILE I was at my normal job too? Damn I'm good :D
BTW: did I mention I make Sushi? heh
"There can be only one."
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catching up from the last thread:
SBDB, no a spider roll is not actual spiders. Gawd, that would be gross! It is crab. I'm not sure why it's called a spider roll, except that two out of the 6-8 rolls have crab legs on them that almost but not quite sort of resemble spider legs. They are very yummy.
Ged, I tend to not wait to call someone I really like; I'll do what you did and call them the next day and then expect them to call me. There are a lot of stupid "rules" about calling that I think are, well, stupid, such as waiting three days or whatever. How long is too long? I'd say a week is starting to push it, and two weeks is definitely too long. But everyone (and I mean everyone) has their own ideas about it. So... does this mean you won't be coming up to Colorado to see me? 
Copilot, huggles are about all you need, darlin. Sorry to hear you live in such a messed-up area, too.
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Originally posted by Whitefall:
To all our bi folk, good job keep on expanding mating horizons! Keep flyin'.
Heheh, that's cute! Where were all the boys like you when I was in high school? Hell, people in general who thought it was shiny would have been nice! Well, glad you're back.
Ms G, sounds like good practice for your own little one!
I don't know about women being better at it. I think more women are better at it, but some men are better at it than some women. But in general, we're kind of genetically programed for it. And, honestly, it literally has to be built in. I mean, it is built in. I mean, we carry the little things, we give birth, we go through all this (and in the meantime it's possible the father has disappeared by now) Ok, I might be backpeddling here now because this sounds really bad. The fact is, it's a lot easier for men to get out of being caregivers because they can run away. It doesn't happen as much anymore, but I'm sure in the days before languange and/or civilization it happened all the time. "Duty done, ok, I'm off now" and a mom was stuck with a big belly, a hard labor, and the responsibility of raising. That might have gotten ingrained. But I know there are good fathers in the world. That was long.
NVG, I've read in the bathroom since I was about nine. Used to worry my mom because I would end up being in there for awhile, just reading. I also used to read while eating and still do a lot. I just like to read.
Getting into an unanswerable question, Tristan! My heart's desire, I suppose, is to be happy and secure in my life. What that would take, I don't know. What I would do to have it I don't know either. Whatever I had to, I guess. Wouldn't sacrifice what made me happy, though. Well, duh. That'd be counter-productive. I think being in a good romantic relationship does a lot for me, though. And having good friends. And I think not having to worry about money would be good, too.
I've found a crappy ring in cracker jack. Really, it was crappy; totally plastic, just one piece. I'm pretty sure. I was, like, five.
BSC, I can tell the difference between wasabi and horsradish, beleive me! They taste completely different (and ahve a completely different texture) and can take more horsradish than wasabi. Wasabi makes me choke.
I like showers a lot, but sometimes I need to soak. It's a very comforting thing, to soak in hot water. I read in the bath, too. Very carefully now; I ruined many books as a child.
OK, so Ms G makes all these wonderful dishes, and MisterG makes sushi? Where do I sign up for that? Seriously, do y'all think you'll need a live-in nanny or something?
And now I'm all caught up. Time to see what else I missed.
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As far as bathroom reading, I really don't. However, my mind is not idle either. I usually get some great ideas in the bathroom, since besides that time before I fall asleep in bed, it's really one of the only isolated places to really think. Now that I share a bathroom though, I can't sit there forever anymore and work thoughts through.
Showering vs. baths...I think like most guys, I shower. In fact, I haven't taken a bath in 4 years. The last time was when I was in Italy and the hotel had a tub, but no shower head, so it was bath-time. Of course, hot-tubbin' doesn't count. Anyways, back to homework. Stupid electrons all movin' around an' stuff...
"All I got is a red guitar, three chords, and the truth...the rest is up to you"
--Bono
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Muaha speaking of baths. The last one I took was a bubble bath with the wife a few years back.
I'll let her tell the story because it'll leave you all in stitches....
"There can be only one."
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I think this was Tristan's question, but Ged said it so nicely...
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Originally posted by Ged:
My heart's desire is to find that special someone to share my life with. What would I do? Hmm, well I 'll tell you what I wouldn't do. I wouldn't sacrifice my character, beliefs, or friends. But, I would definitely go to great lengths for the right girl.
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This above all, — to thine ownself be true.
http://www.myspace.com/artv
...what he said... all of it - even the signature!!
Ah... Except I'd do that for a guy, not a girl.
I am still convinced that there is someone worth the wait out there ... I would move to another state or country but hope that he'd love me enough to stay in, or return to, my own 'safe territory'.
I'd forgive and forget silly arguments
I'd love him for who he is and not for who he isn't and want to make him into that ... seen too many relationships implode that way...
I might even cook for him...
I'd wash his socks and jocks - but I won't iron his shirts if I can help it!
I'd let him see me at my worst, and also save my very best for him too!
Is that the kind of thing you were thinking of - it's definitely spiritual/emotional though it'd be nice to be financially secure too and to work towards your dreams and goals together...
Mwaaah - Magda x x x
{Edit} sorry - behind again - like the gorgeous Phoenix Rose I usually end up readin' in the toilet because I cannot put the book down and I need to go... it's a practical thing rather than a lifestyle choice... and I too read while I'm eating, Darling, but I never let the kids I nanny do that (& I don't do it in company)... it's rude!
Mr & Ms G - in light of the cooking, cleaning and sushi revelations I thought I'd send you my resume - I've been a nanny for 8 years now and have excellent references, don't mind the nappies and the cryin', just hate the cleaning and cooking - though my current employer makes really good sushi too...might have to think about that one...
Mwaaah - again - Magda x x x
"I love my Captain!"
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Originally posted by deepgirl187:
I do read in the bathroom, but then again, you rarely see me without a book. A lot of the women in my family have this genetic condition where we have a compulsion to read constantly. In fact, if we don't have a book with us, we become severely cranky and irrational. It's a real condition, honest.
Well, I don't think it's specific to women because I have it too.
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you
98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature
I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.
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[immature brat]
*perks up* Bubble bath? Oooh...*ponders* *makes a "eww" face* *holds nose*
MsG pray tell, what did MisterG do that made it years since he's had a bath?
*ducks flying objects* Hey! That's what MisterG said!
[/immature brat]
Okay...in no particular order to previous postings:
Goat: FYI, surimi is actually "fake" crab meat (a sort of fishcake made to kinda look/semi-taste like crab). I can usually find it in the refrigerated or frozen section with other packaged fish products. [Bah! I can't find a decent picture of it. ](Then again, I'm on a rock smack dab in the middle of the Pacific.)
CP and CaliforniaKaylee: *hugs* I don't hate you guys for your past....My issues with b
rd ex 1 and 2 are for mindfk and soulf they both did to me. Looking back, I can see how I was partially to blame for the mess since I was young and immature. *shrug* Looking back, I wish I had been able to walk away from both exs when the relationships ended.
(As a follow-up, ex1 ended up in a 'shotgun' wedding and eventually divorced, ex2 also has a child but no real contact with their son's other parent.)
CP: I agree with others, follow your friend's lead. I realize it's hard to just "be there" for a friend -- heck there's times I wish I could do more than just listen to my friends when they're stressed. Just realize and recognize that what your doing may not seem like much, but it's a lot more than you realize. 
Whomever was talking about "sashimi roll" (I think it was you, PR, but I'm probably wrong) did you mean temaki ("te" [tay] == hand, "maki" [ma-key] == roll) sushi 
NV: Congratulations Uncle! From someone whose going to have a niece or nephew soon (sibling announced that they're expecting).
FMF: *hugs* *digs around and pulls out a couple of hand-rolled chocolate decadence truffles to give to FMF* Eat 'em slow...they're really good. I know NVGhostrider, Tristan, and everyone else is offering to help you *ahem* "deal" with ex-FMF, but if you want on the sneaky-type of dealin's...Well, how scary is a 5'3" asian woman? (Answer: Not very in appearance...
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To whomever pulled out the Ben and Jerry's ice cream (Tristan? NVGhostrider?): Not tempted, nope, nuh-uh....Now if you had pulled out some well-made green tea ice cream (don't buy Baskin-Robbins green tea ice cream...poorly made stuff)...*droo...* Nope, not drooling, no way...*wipes face with very absorbent towel, especially across mouth area*
Spicy: Heh...I'm getting closer and closer to being able to eat true Korean summer kim-chee...and maybe eventually winter. (I've seen those things melt plastic spoons! I kid you not!...and it was physically cool! *shivers*)
I've heard that the heat from peppers releases some endorphins for some people...It must work on me... I seem to be commenting on foodstuffs, so...Goat -- those snails looked gross (and I've had escargot!) Haven't had raw liver. I've eaten tripe, squid, cuttlefish, what's called 'sweet shrimp' (amaebi that's usually on edo-style sushi and eaten raw), pig (or was it beef) intestine soup, squid lu`au (imagine defrosted, chopped spinach cooked with squid and some coconut milk to look like a thickish soup), natto (fermented soybeans -- beleive me, that's an acquired taste), poi (taro that's been steamed, then pounded with water -- it's been compared to 'purple-grey' paste)...(Why do I think I've just disgusted several of the imponderables here? )
Reading in the bathroom...I usally do it when I have to "meditate" there, or sometimes when I soak in the bathtub. But that's rare.
Okay...once again, it's late, and I'm off to bed.
'Night everyone.
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