striking similarities

i love coming across a reference or other form of fleeting phrase in the writing of someone i admire and realizing that i thought the same thing. or noticed something just like that. or appreciated it too.

therefore, i was psyched to see a couple of fun tidbits in the recent musings of my favorite blogger-turned-ljer, eliz. i've been following her writing for awhile now - since my junior year in college, perhaps? i remember being at a show back in the day at paradise ... i believe it might have been the 6.18.01 day/mayer show, actually ... and i turned to look at michelle and eliz was there, taking photographs, i believe. surreal moment because i'd been reading her stuff, so i felt like i should say hello, but knew that wait - i didn't know her at all. funny how the internet can provide such random sensations ...

adding my own bit to some of her interactive fun, i present this ...

strike out those that do not apply to you.

Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

anyway. i tried posting about this a few days ago, but the post ran away (bastard). this site provides far too much amusement.

why, you ask?

bwahaha - let me show you.

"got a victoria? you're in luck."
"we'll leave the beth on for you."
"things go better with paul."
"the best part of waking up is chloe in your cup."
"double the pleasure, double the becca."
"come one, come all to mraz."
"unzip a howie."
"shake the bottle, wake the averi."

nevertheless. my book beckons, the thoughts in my mind about "metamorphoses" are waiting to piece themselves together in my soon-to-be-unconscious state. i will now curl up in bed, safely away from the winds that pushed my car towards home this evening, after nearly blowing me over as i left the theater tonight and hurried to my car. i should note - twas another good evening, although much lower-key than last night. met up with phil, went to the pool play, headed home and was able to hear the ever-missed voice of one paul-like person (sorry about the last time the phone cut out - lost signal right before my house and mom was chatting about things - looked at the clock before preparing to call back and realized you were probably asleep.).

two final notes - 1) there's nothing better than having a great night with a group of people and hearing another member of the group talk about what a great time he had. the smiles last night were contagious.
2) i received one of the nicest compliments i've received in ages while on the phone this evening. it's true - i didn't necessarily agree with the sentiments, but to even think of including any of my stuff in that category is an honor. thank you!!!

alright, dan brown, let me at your book some more ... this time the words shouldn't twirl off the page ...

old school "the cosby show" on behind me. with the eldest sister. i suddenly flash back to dancing on the edith stage, under the stars and the branches of the tree, speckled with spotlights. "love shack." i'm laughing, singing along with justin and look to my side, and the eldest cosby daughter is singing along too.