an ego boost

[flammifera]

After a couple delightful hours chatting over chocolate treats at the Naked Chocolate Café, fruslug and I betook ourselves to Fergie's pub for a drink. I'd washed my hair before meeting her, but it felt even more swelteringly humid to have my back covered by a thick wet mass. I was turned to face fruslug, as we were sitting at the bar, and I unconsciously

Comments

[star_ash]

That is awesome with a side dish of bizarre.

Sorry I didn't get around to seeing you when I was in Philly. I had a lot of wedding-related things plus a high school friend I hadn't seen in ages. Next time!

[flammifera]

I understand the choices that are often necessary because of time constraints when visiting another city, but I'm certainly sad I didn't get to chat with you! Ah well...

[aryanhwy]

Wow, that is a lovely compliment!`

[flammifera]

I was quite charmed. :)

[tanglethis]

That is in fact an excellent and beautifully worded compliment.
For the extra win, I'll add that the only nice thing a stranger has said to me recently was "Hello gorgeous" - when I was scurrying to a public restroom, sick with food poisoning.
Gross.