April 25, 2010

breakfast in Richmond

'nice weather this'

Sometimes, in certain circumstances, I wish Victorian-era social codes still existed. Not for the taboo conversation topics, iron-clad class system, or disenfranchisement of women, but just so that I would know what to do in awkward social situations. Sometimes these things would be easier with rules! Like do I go for the cheek kiss of someone I have met several times, but don't know very well at all. And is much older? Is shaking hands too formal? How about some fall back conversation topics?

That stuff used to be taught and at times I wish it still was. Instead I flail about trying to think of things to say, not wanting to overstay my chit chat in case I should run out of things to say and then stand there awkwardly wishing my beer was empty so I can escape to the bar and get another. All the while conscious that I actually want to get past this awkward stage with this person because I actually quite like them and want to have a PROPER CONVERSATION with them.

I wonder how many potential friendships this overwhelming awkwardness has gotten in the way of, how many invitations to post-function drinks have been missed and how many more Facebook friends I would have if I could just get past the weather. But mostly I wonder if they are feeling the same.

April 13, 2010

reminder

Am so exhausted after a day of taking calls from people who are dealing with a shitty process in a stupid way. But at least it reminds me why education is important.

April 10, 2010

April 4, 2010

until I think of something to say here are some Tron stills*

Like a neon Metropolis.

*For my friend Nick. Maybe I need to photoshop an iPad in?