Friends (Not the TV show) - Page 2

Red · #16 03-17-2006, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by amber

You're getting too much of the universe's blessing.

That is really strange, dude. I bet not one other person on this board can say the same, unless they met the people through some mac avenue. I bet no one person has that many mac friends in their area that they can actually do things with.
Oh, good story - I'm volunteering at Earthjustice, right, for my work experience requirement and cause I want to work there. So, I had my 27 dollar Stevie Nicks OSOTM tour water bottle out the other day at EJ. The guy who is giving me things to do is all: "I love your water bottle!" and I was like "huh"? because I had an organic farming coffee cup thingy next to it. And he's all "no, the Stevie Nicks one! that is great!"
and then he's all "we have quite a few rabid Stevie fans here" (

) and he goes on "There was this one guy, he doesn't work here any more, but I guess Stevie was in Vegas? [I nod that she was] And he spent alllllll this money to be in the front row at her show!"

My point is, it was meant to be.

See, that's total serendipity! Now it would've been REALLY awesome if he still worked ther AND was straight!

I totally realise how uber lucky I am with all the Mac friends. And they're awesome people to boot, even if they weren't into them. I love being able to make song references in every day conversation and they'll get it, although its usually Danny - he's the most rabid.

See now I wish that other people on this board, especially my darling Otter, could experience our Stevie nights. Debauchery and twirling and silliness, usually involving alcohol. I remember when I converted two friends in one evening; we were up, literally all night, listening to the albums back to back as I regailed them with stories of the wonderful soap opera. By sun-up, they were hooked and never looked back. Have you tried that yet Amber? Brainwashing your friends?

amber · #17 03-17-2006, 03:32 AM

No, of course not - I wouldn't do that to my friends, and they wouldn't stand for it. *I've tried some stuff, though. Just never all night long (all night)*
But I usually think that if only, only people could hear more, they would be converted. And see, you've proved that's true.

Soooo...when are you in Vegas?

Kay - I was at the Concord Mac concert, right? This African American couple is on the shuttle bus back to BART with me. So we were talking, and it was fun. And the guy was totally into it, right? All giddy over the tour book and shih.
But they were married.
And i was thinking, how dense is this lady?
A black guy who loves FM. It's like the rarest species in the world. It's more endangered than the Cheetah. Etc.

"HONEY! YOUR HUSBAND IS GAY!!!"
I felt like saying. But i didn't.
Just a little Macnecdote for ya. Your comment reminded me of it.

I'll put Calgary on my list. Me and my man arms are on their way.

Red · #18 03-17-2006, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by amber

No, of course not - I wouldn't do that to my friends, and they wouldn't stand for it. *I've tried some stuff, though. Just never all night long (all night)*
But I usually think that if only, onlypeople could hear more, they would be converted. And see, you've proved that's true.

Soooo...when are you in Vegas?

Kay - I was at the Concord Mac concert, right? This African American couple is on the shuttle bus back to BART with me. So we were talking, and it was fun. And the guy was totally into it, right? All giddy over the tour book and shih.
But they were married.
And i was thinking, how dense is this lady?
A black guy who loves FM. It's like the rarest species in the world. It's more endangered than the Cheetah. Etc.

"HONEY! YOUR HUSBAND IS GAY!!!"
I felt like saying. But i didn't.
Just a little Macnecdote for ya. Your comment reminded me of it.

I'll put Calgary on my list. Me and my man arms are on their way.

Yeah, I tend to jump all over people if I find out they even LIKE a FM song. I try and engage them in in-depth convos. Sometimes it works, others, not so much. That said, my brainwashing attempts worked only because the nature of the FM music is SO them. It just didn't make sense they weren't fans. I was my obligation to show them the way.

Vegas, May 10th - May 17th.
Same 2 birthday people will be attending as last year.
Be there or be square.
Sesly.
Bring the rockin' arms to Vegas AND Calgary.

Well, I'm off to bed. I swear to god, I can't ever get to sleep to save my life.

amber · #19 03-17-2006, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Red

Yeah, I tend to jump all over people if I find out they even LIKE a FM song. I try and engage them in in-depth convos. Sometimes it works, others, not so much. That said, my brainwashing attempts worked only because the nature of the FM music is SO them. It just didn't make sense they weren't fans. I was my obligation to show them the way.

Vegas, May 10th - May 17th.
Same 2 birthday people will be attending as last year.
Be there or be square.
Sesly.
Bring the rockin' arms to Vegas AND Calgary.

Well, I'm off to bed. I swear to god, I can't ever get to sleep to save my life.

Me neither. Nor get up in the morn. G'night.

DavidMn · #20 03-17-2006, 02:12 PM

My best friend of 20+ years now lives in Springfield Missouri, which is about 700 miles from Minneapolis. But we still stay in touch via cell phone, and I've had a chance to visit him and his wife and 2 kids about 4 times.

hayley · #21 03-17-2006, 02:35 PM

I have a hard time making friends. Like, good friends. I'm friendly with everyone I work with, etc. and have a lot of acquaintances, but when it comes to the step of actually having someone to call and talk to and hang out with, I'm terrible. I only have people in my life who I really want there.

Right now I think I'm blessed because I've fallen in love, and my bf is fantastic, and his friends are great too. All people I love. It's like getting a boyfriend and a whole new set of friends.

DavidMn · #22 03-17-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

I have a hard time making friends. Like, good friends. I'm friendly with everyone I work with, etc. and have a lot of acquaintances, but when it comes to the step of actually having someone to call and talk to and hang out with, I'm terrible. I only have people in my life who I really want there.

Right now I think I'm blessed because I've fallen in love, and my bf is fantastic, and his friends are great too. All people I love. It's like gettign a boyfriend adn a whole new set of friends.

See I'm the same way. I'd rather have a few close friends than a bunch I hardly know.

ryan8472 · #23 03-17-2006, 03:57 PM

I say this every day. I ask my friends "Why do I hang out with you guys?"

It doesnt help that they're mostly a year younger than me and seem to act much more immature than me. Even though I sure act immature a whole lot...

Pisces Queen · #24 03-17-2006, 04:51 PM

Life is a strange trip isn't it. When I lived in my home town 10 years ago I had about 5 close girlfriends that I loved to death. Each were different and unique and I loved them dearly but I couldn't find a man to keep my interest. I was always single and having a blast. I moved to Texas in 1997 with my best guy friend and him and I are still as close as peas and carrots and I have met the man of my dreams and married him. He is my BEST friend. But I miss my girlfriends so much. I have met a few people here and there that I like but schedules, kids and husbands keep us apart. But I miss my friends so much. We use to go out dancing and have sleep over’s and do each others hair and talk about celebrity gossip. It's been so long since I have moved that we have for the most part lost touch. I did talk to one of them last week. She was like my baby sister and I cried like a baby when we hung up. What I wouldn't give for a weekend with all 5 of them again ~ good times.

AliceLover · #25 03-17-2006, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amber

You're getting too much of the universe's blessing.

That is really strange, dude. I bet not one other person on this board can say the same, unless they met the people through some mac avenue. I bet no one person has that many mac friends in their area that they can actually do things with.
Oh, good story - I'm volunteering at Earthjustice, right, for my work experience requirement and cause I want to work there. So, I had my 27 dollar Stevie Nicks OSOTM tour water bottle out the other day at EJ. The guy who is giving me things to do is all: "I love your water bottle!" and I was like "huh"? because I had an organic farming coffee cup thingy next to it. And he's all "no, the Stevie Nicks one! that is great!"
and then he's all "we have quite a few rabid Stevie fans here" (

) and he goes on "There was this one guy, he doesn't work here any more, but I guess Stevie was in Vegas? [I nod that she was] And he spent alllllll this money to be in the front row at her show!"

My point is, it was meant to be.

I would kill for that water bottle!

goldustsongbird · #26 03-17-2006, 05:32 PM

How about friends who pay more attention to one person in the group than anyone else? Just goes to show, no matter how old you are, or what kind of company you keep, there's always that one that everyone just loves, and thinks is so "everything", you know? Pisses me off.

DavidMn · #27 03-17-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

How about friends who pay more attention to one person in the group than anyone else? Just goes to show, no matter how old you are, or what kind of company you keep, there's always that one that everyone just loves, and thinks is so "everything", you know? Pisses me off.

I know the feeling.

SuzeQuze · #28 03-17-2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

I have a hard time making friends. Like, good friends. I'm friendly with everyone I work with, etc. and have a lot of acquaintances, but when it comes to the step of actually having someone to call and talk to and hang out with, I'm terrible. I only have people in my life who I really want there.

Right now I think I'm blessed because I've fallen in love, and my bf is fantastic, and his friends are great too. All people I love. It's like getting a boyfriend and a whole new set of friends.

I'm the same way, Hayley. Now where's that BF?

My friends Charlie and Wanjeri moved to Phoenix last year and that sucked. So many others have moved that now I just don't get attached. Not that I won't have close friends but I always know they can go away in a heartbeat. It is a sad fact of life. When I moved into the city a good friend of mine moved to NYC and I was so looking forward to living closer to her and having her show me around a bit. So I was on my own as usual. I guess we all pretty much are. People are there for us but only to a certain extent and then it is all ourselves.

goldustsongbird · #29 03-17-2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

I know the feeling.

Sigh. It's harder for me to deal with, since this person is my best friend...
We're sort of like Stevie and Chris. She's the outgoing, limelight lovin' one, and I'm kind of "the other girl". I'm not completely comfortable in the spotlight 24/7, but some recognition once in awhile would be nice!

DavidMn · #30 03-18-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

Sigh. It's harder for me to deal with, since this person is my best friend...
We're sort of like Stevie and Chris. She's the outgoing, limelight lovin' one, and I'm kind of "the other girl". I'm not completely comfortable in the spotlight 24/7, but some recognition once in awhile would be nice!

You got it. I'm the same way. I prefer to stay in the background.