Words, words, words, words. Words.

[cyrano]

Reply to this meme by yelling "Words!" and I will give you five words that remind me of you. Then post them in your LJ and explain what they mean to you. *edit* Or just five words that I want to see your associations with/thoughts about. Or you give me five of your own, and I write about those. We're all about flexibility in this journal.

RightKindofMe gave me words to start this whole thing off:


Honesty
I try very hard, outside of the occasional diplomatic redirect, to hold to the truth. I don't always meet the standards I set, but given my standards I ought to be satisfied.

Questions
I'm full of questions. Sometimes it's idle curiosity. Sometimes it's not so idle. I think that one of the only reasons to become a History major (which I did) is because you've got questions. I ask a lot of questions to define situations that I'm uncertain of. I probably ask too many questions in these situations, because I'd rather be certain before I start than to make inferences and trust my own judgement.

Vanilla
I'm definitely not as vanilla as I was when I met her. And she definitely played a part in that, although not as directly as I might have liked. (: I've admitted to myself (and then to others) that there are certain things outside the mainstream that I like. And then I wrote about them. But I haven't acted on them much.

Gentle
Unlike honesty, I don't think I've ever criticized myself for not being gentle enough. Perhaps occasionally too gentle. I don't have a whole lot to say about this myself--it's kind of like asking a fish about water, I guess.

Ambition
This wasn't one I expected to see--she surprised me with the final entry. I don't see myself as an ambitious person--I'm not big on confrontation or competition. Advancement mainly serves the purpose of giving me more resources so that I can stop trying to advance and work on the things that really interest me, things like learning to play guitar, acting, singing, learning, telling stories, dancing... I have a lot of side hobbies.

Comments

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

*I* have very little idea what you're doing. (: I just sometimes read too much into nonverbal cues. And I admire your multitasking skills--it's an area that I have no ability whatsoever with. I can't even watch movies and read email if either has a complicated plot.

And I don't think I feel the least bit disappointed, except when I heard you were old fashioned and liked to wear clothes. (: I say flirt on, dear Nora. I promise not to think the less of you for it.

[mathsnerd]

My nonverbal cues are not always accurate. Please never hesitate to ask for confirmation on them. Even if I am furious or insulted or plan to never speak to you again (unlikely -- I'm a chatterbox), I will provide confirmation and translation of my cues as necessary.

Psssht, I'm not *that* old-fashioned! My best friend will confirm that I spend a reasonable large portion of time not dressed. I was just half-way through becoming decent, and did not wish to put it off before starting on the meme. See, if I don't carry through and dress after doing my hair, I'm liable to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening in a state of undress, and I figured I should put something on.

[mathsnerd]

Aaaah, reasonably! That's what I get for doing this, the meme, holding two conversations, listening to music, playing Solitaire, doing dishes, and doing research on the internet.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

Okay, I've never met you and you're already adorable. (: I think I'm going to enjoy having you on my friendslist.

[mathsnerd]

*blushes* Most people would say that I'm weird and grammar-obsessed and a compulsive multi-tasker and a klutz, rather than adorable.

So if you're temporarily unemployed, you can come to LA and see me, yes? I promise, I'm just like this IRL, only more so.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

....You know, that's not impossible. If we're discussing it seriously, let's take it offline. (And I'm leaving work soon, so probably this evening.)

[mathsnerd]

There. Your associations have been duly answered and posted.


And yes, I'm serious, so get in touch in a slightly less public form this evening. ;)

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

Hurrah! I like to cultivate friendships with people who tell me what they think and what they're thinking. I revel in the certainty of the communication. And while I may infuriate you on occasion, I should hope it won't last.
And as regards the last paragraph, may I just say hurrah again for not that old-fashioned?