long time, no see. post. whatever.

[asimplechord]

+ The grant is submitted, so at this point there is absolutely nothing that can be added to my work to-do list. This is a good thing.

+ We brewed (I say that, but really A brewed today, a wheat IPA, while I cleaned), and smoked a brisket (beef: not my thing, but it's his, so whatever), and instead of being social, we're going to hang out at our house tonight. Friends are having a party, but one of the people involved pissed me off: last week he told me that my ink "looks nice in comparison to most prison tatts". Uh. Yeah. My response: you are drunk, so I'm going to point you toward your wife (who was also annoyed, b/c he was the designated driver for the evening) instead of shoving my beer and my fist in your face. I just. Yeah. Lots of people comment on my ink, people I know and strangers alike, and mostly it doesn't bother me; I'm patient about explaining what it means if they ask. But for an acquaintance to deliver what he probably meant as a joke in his drunk mind but came off as insult? When he's been semi-insulting to me about them in the past? No. I'm done. He can fuck right off.

+ Mmm, banana bread with pecans.

+ Tropic of Chaos by Christian Parenti. Interesting topic, but a book published by someone who writes for The Nation? I expect to be copy-edited well enough that the South American nation's name is appropriately spelled. Colombia, not Columbia.

+ NCAA lacrosse finals on my TV. MD/VA. Totally making me want to write more about Brad/Nate in the college AU. Y/Y/MFY?

+ Rafa/Nole tomorrow. Breakfast at Wimbledon? We might even have some strawberries to mix with cream.

+ Fireworks Monday at Tinsley Park. We'll probably hang out at the Flying Saucer beforehand, if anyone wants to meet for beers and then walk over by the Allen Parkway.

Comments

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

re: the tattoo thing. a drunk dude at my friend's family reunion told me that he heard that women with tattoos are sluts. i said that's funny cuz i heard all middle aged loud mouthed assholes are compensating for a small dick. then i walked away.

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

I should have asked him how he came by his extensive knowledge of prison tattoos, but I was surprised by his tone, because most people who ask about my ink - which is not actually that extensive, not even a half-sleeve, it's just that it's text, and that attracts attention - are genuinely curious. Sometimes censorious, but usually that kind of notice doesn't end in discussion, just a disapproving frown and avoidance.

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

Yay for getting the grant submitted! And boo for the drunk and his ridiculous comment about your ink.

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

That guy is kind of a dick. I thought it was just me, but in talking to other people, it seems that he runs really hot and cold.

Tabby, I have Sasha back. I do not think I can adequately express my glee about this. :D :D :D