Quiet evening

[cleolinda]

So on one hand, I'm turning thirty in a couple of weeks and I'm having another one of those days where all I really want is someone warm to curl up next to at night but instead I'm going to die alone and the only reason anyone's even going to notice I went missing is because they're going to wonder why my journal hasn't been updated in a week

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[bizarreoptimism]

I have finally reached a point where I feel I may be vaguely interested in dating somebody -- but I, too, never meet any guys. I mean, I work at a library, which is not a place that is exactly crawling with male coworkers (some stereotypes exist because they're true :P). And to meet guys on a social scene, I'd have to either start going to clubs or something, or make friends with people who enjoy large social gatherings, and I'm not interested in doing either, see.

It's TOUGH to meet guys when you're an introvert. Still, I'm only vaguely interested in having a boyfriend right now -- maybe I'll make more of an effort when I'm actively interested. Or not. We'll see. :)

Also:

YAY for the Commodore in a sci-fi show!

BOO at thoughts for a Zoolander sequel! (Some movies are so great they should be left alone. Galaxy Quest falls in this category as well.)

??? for TDK returning to theaters!! (Seriously, did they not make enough money or something?!)

[trash_addict]

I, too, never meet any guys. I mean, I work at a library, which is not a place that is exactly crawling with male coworkers

I hear that. I'm not in a library, but my office is estrogen central. Apparently my boss has something against hiring men, so I have four female co-workers and my boss.

And while I probably wouldn't date a co-worker, it'd be fun...and he'd probably have friends? All my male friends are either in relationships (with my friends) or are...just that. Just friends, no potential.

[bizarreoptimism]

Yeah, I've always been wary about dating a co-worker. I tend to have a positive association about it, because it's how my parents met -- but they were lucky. All too often is the risk that it doesn't work out, and you end up breaking up, and then you just have to be AROUND this person until one of you moves or dies or something.

I mean -- it can be trying enough to be FRIENDS with co-workers. Dating is a whole new arena of worry. (Not that it's much of an issue for us, though. :P) Although, I like what you said about meeting the friends of a guy co-worker ...

If only the three guys, who DO work alongside us 20+ women, were anywhere near my age ...

[sfulton229]

Since the Academy voters apparently have the long term memory of a worm, the Oscar movies are released (or rereleased) in late December-early Feb so they will know that the movie exists. TDK was released back in the mists of time of 2008, so a January rerelease will get it back in the minds of the Academy voters. This is from the same people who think 18-25 year old males are the ideal audience, so consider the source.

[evilbearhunter]

I kind of like the idea of a big party with all my friends and family, maybe a potluck, in celebration of marriage, but also, dude, I go to college. My ideas might change, since that is a pretty college-y dream.

[cleolinda]

Well, I've managed to hold on to that dream through college and after it, so you might be surprised.

[diddakoi]

I have always like the thought of a potluck wedding. Some friends of mine had their wedding on the AT, and it was essentially a giant picnic. They invited the random thru-hikers.

[evilbearhunter]

Oh good. I like to think I can maintain my not-really-caring-about-the-dress-if-the-cake-is-good strategy. And god knows my parents don't care -- they got married in front of a justice of the peace (for health insurance, otherwise they never would have formalized their relationship) and then went to France. They are actually pretty cool.

[hippydippymama]

Some days I get sorta starry eyed thinking about a nice wedding with me in a pretty dress and stuff... and then I panic and freak out because I'm convinced no one will come.

So I ran off with my husband and we got hitched. I wore jeans. It was fabulous.

[cleolinda]

Oh, awesome!

(I think I might secretly be afraid no one would come, either, although a giant formal strapless gown is so not me anyway. But that's pretty much why I'm not doing anything on my birthday, either--I'd rather have a nice, pleasant day where nothing happens because I planned nothing than a day where nothing went right and nobody came and I ended up feeling miserable.)

[hippydippymama]

I am seriously terrified no one would come even if I planned a reception with food and a wet bar. Like, I can't even think of that many people who would want to come to make it worth it. So sometimes I look at wedding dresses online and then think, "Naaah. Not worth it."

I don't like having birthday parties either for the same reason.

[anne_jumps]

I got it into my head that I should have a birthday dinner and then realized how stupid that was as most of my friends are online. *facepalm* Unfortunately, by the time I realized that, I'd emailed the invitations. Luckily, later on I had a pretty good reason to cancel, so.

[laughingacademy]

Mr. Spotnitz, your film’s box office is supposed to be a reflection of its quality, then apparently the American movie-going public was feeling generous this summer.

[robinmc]

Amen, Cleolinda LA Times lady. (But seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if she used your recap for research.)

I'm right with you on the small/nonexistent wedding. We went to one this summer, and the bride seemed so ridiculously stressed out the whole time, to the point where she didn't even seem to be enjoying the day. I can't tell you how many times this exchange happened:

Person A: Wouldn't it be funny if we did such-and-such?
Person B: Oh it totally would!
Person C: Don't, she'll fucking kill you.

There are easier, less expensive ways to get yourself an ulcer.

[cleolinda]

I don't actually know what she used for research, because she totally got the method of Bella's vampiring wrong (it wasn't the baby biting her, it was Edward, and you'd think that would be pretty obvious).

[robinmc]

Did she? Hunh. I read it that the baby bit her, and then after that other shit happened. Oh well, whatever.

[cleolinda]

Yeah, no--Renesmee's not venomous, because they mention specifically that she bites Jacob whenever he doesn't feed her fast enough. Edward has to bite her (several times) to get the venom in, and they're still afraid he didn't do it before her heart stopped beating. If Renesmee biting her had done the trick, they wouldn't have had that problem. I mean, Renesmee does bite her; it just doesn't do anything.