The common outfits at work is fairly casual. Yesterday though, one of the cooks wore black leotards with grey sweatpants. So naturally my brain *jumped* to the idea that my co-worker was secretly part of a musical that was going to happen! When I mentioned this, she shook her head *no* with a grin, while another cook asked me "You have an active social life, don't you?" I looked at him quizzically: "Don't you?"
I went out with daughter and son (who I was fretting that I was losing touch with) and he told me last minute he was bringing the girlfriend (that I had been dying to meet!) Now I have no older relations to talk to about this so was all *play it cool* when I met her.
Now, when I did meet her, she was exactly what I expected of a young free spirited woman but her appearance was probably a nightmare to some mothers (she had lavender hair and a tattoo on the back of her neck. We ended up compared our tattoos as well as inquired about my daughter's current one that she was showing off. (My poor son was rolling his eyes the whole time.) What I liked, is that the girl is employed in clothing designs for a small business she has (the logo for it, is what's tattooed on her neck.) So she's employed, which is always a plus. She also seems to be a healthy minded, non smoking, science fiction nerd like both of my kids. She has the *feel* of a family member, so I hope it works out for them.
Resident: "My wife used to put cucumber slices on her eyes." Me: "Really? It must have been a drag when the squirrels got them." Resident: "When?" Me: "When she was lying it the park, being bait to the squirrels." Resident: *laughing* "When did I say that?" Me: "When she was wearing the cucumbers. Sir, I must insist you must keep up in the conversation." Resident: "Oh I like you." Me: *laugh*
My results were: People first notice your....Positive Vibe!
At first glance you are seen as an effervescent, fun, silly person. You don't take things seriously and people get that right after meeting you. You're always looking on the bright side of life, you light up a room upon entering, you are a ray of sunshine! It's hard not to notice you!
As I started to watch it I thought it was going to be like "The Artemis Hotel". Then as it progressed I felt it was a cross between something by Agatha Christie and "Pulp Fiction". I liked it!
I know Facebook is all about connecting people (even people you may not watn to connect with). It unfortunately connected me with someone I really was hoping it wouldn't.
I used to have a best friend when I was 19. She used to go out with my older brother but when they broke up we still stay in touch and hung out. The problem was, she started to act like she had ot be in control of my life. I used to talk to her about everything including when I was newly married, my new husband. She loved to hear dirt. Now my spouse and I were having issues (I was 23) and he knew I talked to her alot but he felt uncomfortable and asked I tone down what I told her. I agreed as I thought she was getting to be a bit much too. Next time I talked to her I gave less. She pressed for more information on things even I didn't want to discuss. I straight up said that as a couple agreed that she shouldn't be having such information and that I wasn't going to discuss it with her. She backed down and cut the call short. I was happy as I had stood up to her and we were still friends.
Little did I know but she waited till she knew I was going to be out and my spouse would be home. She then called him. I found out from him later that she said she was having problems with her spouse and had a rant. He in turn talked about me and our problems. The next day she called and started yelling at me about how she "knew about what is REALLY going on!" and that "I know you're doing everything" and on and on. There was stuff she sprewed at me that I knew didn't come from me. I asked politely where she heard this? She slowed down and (sounding confused then blasted me) told me "I called back and asked him and he told me the TRUTH!"
I said "Hmm. Now I realize that this is all none of your business. And after my spouse had told me he didn't want this to be discussed with you and you KNEW this but went behind my back to get nosy with him. I don't owe you anything. BUT because you are acting like you have the right to treat me like this I will respond to some of these points." I referred to certain points in her tirade, giving my point of view and basically she looked like a bigger idiot than before. I said "You can't get one side and expect that's the whole story. But what surprised me was that you felt you had to dig into my privacy and then attack me. That's not the behaviour of a friend. And frankly you haven't acted like a friend in a long time. Goodbye."
I gave my spouse hell later. I didn't speak to her ever again but that friendship had soured so I didn't see anything recoverable even before that moment. She tried calling me saying thaat she misunderstood and that it was my fault for not telling her things. (I was all "Uh huh, it was my fault".) And that she had seen me at a distance etc and wanted to reconnect. I keep telling her that it's pretty much over.
Yesterday she sent me a message asking if I remembered her. I said "Yes. Which is why I'm uninterested in talking to you."
As they say in Frozen, she should just "Let it go."
It bummed me out how weird the event was so I shot out a email to the company Improv Everywhere that started it. I told them what happened and included the video and that they gave no mention of their company then went about my day. Not even 24hrs later the founder responded and said "It's disappointing to hear that the event has strayed so far from from how it's supposed to work." So that was reassuring to hear.
I then sent off an email to CityTV and asked if they think it's news worthy to please mention that the event was not for a "No Pants Society" but a prank started by Improv Everywhere. And that the story was about them, rather than the odd group that was trying to take it over.
I guess I wasn't as interesting to the news crews as some of the really rowdy folks. Whenever a microphone came out there was a rush of certain people who really LOVED the spotlight. I didn't go to the event to be on tv so I was on the edge of things.
I felt it was a bit disappointing. It didn't have the original feel of a prank but more as a staged political movement.
1st dance lesson booked in 15 days. I spoke to the lady about possibilities of continuing without my bringing Sr (if he chooses to back out) and she said it was simple as I would then get a male instructor. Easy.
