The little things

lumberjim · 10-19-2005, 09:19 AM

We have all been told that we should stop and smell the roses. That sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees. In relationships especially, I think we sometimes only give credence to our overall feeling about our partners. Nonspecific feelings about how things are going are the basis of how we see our success or failures in that realm. The big problems and obivous strong points of our spouses demand their own attention, but I think that it is important to recognize the little things about them as well. These are the things that you may not even know you like or dislike about them. But they are what makes that relationship personal and unique.

So what do you like or dislike about your significant other?

I'll start with a little one about jinx:

Many nights, we'll hang out and watch a movie or something in our attic. She will invariably fall asleep, and when the movie ends, and it's time to go to bed, I'll say her name to wake her up. I could say it ten times with full volume, "Shelby!......... C'mon Shelb, time for bed!...... SHELB!" and even shake her a bit, but she won't wake up. But....if i whisper it...."shelb!"... she jerks awake like she's been jolted. I think that's pretty cute.

blue · 10-19-2005, 10:27 AM

What sort of movies do you have to watch in the attic?

Trilby · 10-19-2005, 10:35 AM

I think it's cool that you both love each other so much and compliment each other's personalities.

lumberjim · 10-19-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blue

What sort of movies do you have to watch in the attic?

I always forget you're so naive. no, actually, it's a finished attic, and that's our 'adults only' area. nothing is safe in my house if the kids can reach it. especially dvds and electronic equipment and musical instruments. so after they go to bed, that's where we hang out. ...not to say we don't watch some.....well .....nevermind that. what little things about your <strike>master</strike> wife would you miss if she wasnt around anymore?

elSicomoro · 10-20-2005, 11:16 PM

Be honest, Jim...you did NOT write this paragraph:

We have all been told that we should stop and smell the roses. That sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees. In relationships especially, I think we sometimes only give credence to our overall feeling about our partners. Nonspecific feelings about how things are going are the basis of how we see our success or failures in that realm. The big problems and obivous strong points of our spouses demand their own attention, but I think that it is important to recognize the little things about them as well. These are the things that you may not even know you like or dislike about them. But they are what makes that relationship personal and unique.

April is always surprising me...from a Hello Kitty birthday cake to heads for my electric toothbrush ("You mentioned that you needed a new toothbrush head, so I bought you a pack of them."). Goddamn...she's amazing.

blue · 10-21-2005, 06:39 AM

Wait...April?? What happend to Rho? Was I gone that long? You've actually had 2 girlfriends now?

LJ why don't you just lock the little monsters up there?

dar512 · 10-21-2005, 09:03 AM

Mrs. Dar and I quote movie dialog to each other. The girls make gagging noises.

"It must be beautiful this time of year."

"All that snow."

lumberjim · 10-21-2005, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

Be honest, Jim...you did NOT write this paragraph:

who do you think wrote it? I don't understand why you would doubt it's originality. it's not particularly well written or eloquent. it took me maybe 5 minutes to write it. are you just surprised that it doesn;t include the word 'cock'? or is it the lack of apostropholons?

elSicomoro · 10-22-2005, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by blue

Wait...April?? What happend to Rho? Was I gone that long? You've actually had 2 girlfriends now?

I'll try to summarize my year in as few words as possible:

--Diagnosed with heart condition in January.
--Was on disability from March-June.
--Split up with Rhoda in March.
--Moved back to St. Louis in June.
--Started dating April in July...we've been friends since 1998.

There ya go.

elSicomoro · 10-22-2005, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

who do you think wrote it? I don't understand why you would doubt it's originality. it's not particularly well written or eloquent. it took me maybe 5 minutes to write it. are you just surprised that it doesn;t include the word 'cock'? or is it the lack of apostropholons?

You used a big word ("credence") and the structure of the paragraph is too good...and it took you over one minute to write.

Trilby · 10-22-2005, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

are you just surprised that it doesn;t include the word 'cock'?

Yes.

lumberjim · 10-22-2005, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

You used a big word ("credence") and the structure of the paragraph is too good...and it took you over one minute to write.

'credence' isn't a big word unless your intellect is tiny.

elSicomoro · 10-22-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

'credence' isn't a big word unless your intellect is tiny.

Exactly...hence, it's a big word for you.

lumberjim · 10-22-2005, 09:02 AM

your logic is dizzying

elSicomoro · 10-22-2005, 09:11 AM

Let me spin around first...then it'll be dizzying.

10-19-2005, 09:19 AM	#1
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	The little things We have all been told that we should stop and smell the roses. That sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees. In relationships especially, I think we sometimes only give credence to our overall feeling about our partners. Nonspecific feelings about how things are going are the basis of how we see our success or failures in that realm. The big problems and obivous strong points of our spouses demand their own attention, but I think that it is important to recognize the little things about them as well. These are the things that you may not even know you like or dislike about them. But they are what makes that relationship personal and unique. So what do you like or dislike about your significant other? I'll start with a little one about jinx: Many nights, we'll hang out and watch a movie or something in our attic. She will invariably fall asleep, and when the movie ends, and it's time to go to bed, I'll say her name to wake her up. I could say it ten times with full volume, "Shelby!......... C'mon Shelb, time for bed!...... SHELB!" and even shake her a bit, but she won't wake up. But....if i whisper it...."shelb!"... she jerks awake like she's been jolted. I think that's pretty cute. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-19-2005, 10:27 AM	#2
blue Operations Operative Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern WI Posts: 739	wtf What sort of movies do you have to watch in the attic? __________________ If you spot a tornado, always remember to point at it, yell "tornado!", and run like hell.

10-19-2005, 10:35 AM	#3
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I think it's cool that you both love each other so much and compliment each other's personalities. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-21-2005, 06:39 AM	#6
blue Operations Operative Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern WI Posts: 739	Wait...April?? What happend to Rho? Was I gone that long? You've actually had 2 girlfriends now? LJ why don't you just lock the little monsters up there? __________________ If you spot a tornado, always remember to point at it, yell "tornado!", and run like hell.

10-21-2005, 09:03 AM	#7
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Mrs. Dar and I quote movie dialog to each other. The girls make gagging noises. "It must be beautiful this time of year." "All that snow." __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

10-20-2005, 11:16 PM	#5
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Be honest, Jim...you did NOT write this paragraph: We have all been told that we should stop and smell the roses. That sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees. In relationships especially, I think we sometimes only give credence to our overall feeling about our partners. Nonspecific feelings about how things are going are the basis of how we see our success or failures in that realm. The big problems and obivous strong points of our spouses demand their own attention, but I think that it is important to recognize the little things about them as well. These are the things that you may not even know you like or dislike about them. But they are what makes that relationship personal and unique. April is always surprising me...from a Hello Kitty birthday cake to heads for my electric toothbrush ("You mentioned that you needed a new toothbrush head, so I bought you a pack of them."). Goddamn...she's amazing.

10-22-2005, 09:02 AM	#14
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	your logic is dizzying __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-22-2005, 09:11 AM	#15
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Let me spin around first...then it'll be dizzying.

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