batskeets | "...why are my thumbs up?"

Last night was pretty bleh. I'd thought about going to Taiji, and I got an invite to go see a show at Jo Fed's. Instead, I spent most of it with stomach pains, and wound up doing chores, doing stuff for my dad, and what-have-you. I would really have liked to go to the bar, but bleh, too busy and too icky-feeling. Oh well, pouring beer into an ailing stomach is probably not the best idea, anyway. ^^;

Well, at least I got to sit down, watch House, and have a nice sandwich, even if my stomach was being a rat bastard for the majority of it. The whole Foreman-In-Charge thing is entertaining; I think House is even *more* of a maverick doctor when he's not the head of the department. It's like he has to defy convention, and *also* rail against his superiors, for double the trouble! Heh. :)

Also, Cameron trying to be bitchy like House? Totally wasn't buying it. Maybe that's just because the episode was only half-over, and I subsequently knew that she was wrong about the patient not being sick at all; House does a similar sort of thing when he wants to get the whole story out of a patient, but it's usually at minute 45 and you're 99% certain that he's drawn the right conclusion. (and he has funnier snark when he does it)

I really have to figure out why my stomach has been upset so often, lately. I suppose it might just be related to whatever sickness I had on Sunday, but the stomach problems started well before I started running that fever, so I'm skeptical.

Tonight, I am thinking about going to Taiji, since I didn't go yesterday, although I want to go to yoga, too, and the times coincide. :( I also want to ask about the Chen style class, but I keep putting it off. It's too easy to put things off this time of year.

My new fish is still swimming around like a crazy man. My last betta died a little over 2 weeks after I got him, but this little guy looks like he might buck that trend. :)

How can I tell if you are angry? - I haven't been angry in a while, so it's hard remembering... but if you look in my eyes, you'll know. I think I have this crazy death glare that I do. I don't really yell or throw things or express it outwardly, though, so it's probably hard to notice. I think I'd probably just leave the room/house for a while and not say where I'm going.

How should I behave around you while you are angry? - Probably leave me the hell alone for a bit. I usually just have to go do something else and mellow out.

How do you want me to behave when you are hurting emotionally? - Listen to me, hug me, offer to do something fun and relaxing to let me get my mind off of things for a bit.

Are there things we should not discuss? - Any kind of prejudice based on race, sexual orientation, or other things you are born into, is BAD, but that's pretty common sense, I think. Social issues in politics are probably not a good idea if you are extreme in your beliefs, because I don't believe in black-and-white views.

How should I treat you if you are physically ill? - Offer to get me things when I need them. Otherwise, just let me huddle under a blankie, watch TV, and fade in and out of sleep as I please.

What makes you happy? (that may be in my power to grant, as a friend?) - Hanging out with people. Seeing movies, having a beer, eating something delicious, doing wushu and taiji, trying something new.

How would you like for us to recognize your birthday? - Just come out and do something fun with me; I don't really care what. Presents are always nice, if they're inspired rather than done under obligation. Really, the gift of your time is better.

Are there any standing categories of presents that would be inappropriate or unwelcome? - Um, I can't really think of anything that a sane person would give. I guess anything wildly expensive, because I'd feel guilty accepting it when I couldn't reciprocate in a similar fashion.

Are there times of the year that are difficult for you? - Winter is always a bummer; it's too cold, and it gets dark too early, and I feel like my day is over before it even begins.

Are there important anniversaries that we should recognize in your life? - Nah, unless you count birthdays. Anniversaries between couples seem like they should be something more private.

What do you share with others? - Pretty much anything, except sexual partners. ^_-

What do you NOT share with others? - Any gory details about the guys I date; I don't kiss and tell.

How does someone become your friend? - I'm kind of an introvert--it really depends on my mood and the kind of day I've had so far--so you have to be willing to take the first step. Find something we both enjoy and offer to share it. Make me feel welcome. Be easy to talk to, even on days when I wouldn't normally feel like talking much. Be patient with me, I'm probably just wiggling around and trying to figure out where my comfort zone is with you.

How does someone lose you as a friend? - Do something to seriously hurt anyone who is a closer friend or relative of mine. Talk shit about my family and friends. Continually cause me or my friends a bunch of needless drama. Be selfish and lacking in regard for the people you hurt along the way. Hurt or mistreat my dog.

What scares you? - Death--not really my own, but seeing it happen to someone else. I fear not knowing what I really want out of life, because then I couldn't do anything to get it. I'm afraid of hurting someone I care about so much that they wouldn't be able to forgive it.

About what are you most sensitive? - There aren't a lot of things that bother me. I'd say myself, or my family. I tend to stew on it a lot when I receive criticism. And, if anyone makes some crap comment about any member of my family, even if they've been driving me nuts lately, I will totally cut a bitch. ^_-

I'm off!