Tell me all about it, dear...

Melissa - 2004-08-18 10:14:31
Oh LA. Come now. When I met you in person, I didn't think any of those things. Along with the rants you show your insecurities and doubts here too. You show your love of "relaxing and smelling the flowers." We see that too. At least, I did. And I came to DC that day expecting in you exactly what I found. A kind and compassionate soul with incredibly intelligent eyes, who helped calm my worries yet carried the great strength of a woman who has seen rough times. A witty conversationalist, and a strong and compassionate friend. Granted, a woman who sometimes needs to lean on her cane (and not just her physical one), but is nothing less for it. Here you have an advantage. The first impression you have made is with your written words, and not your height. I hope you have an amazing time at JournalCon!
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Melissa - 2004-08-18 10:24:22
And by the way, that was a really sweet thing you just now said in my guestbook. Thank you.
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Pandionna - 2004-08-18 10:26:01
Oh, 'tis a pity we can't see ourselves as others see us, because upon meeting you I thought two things: "Damn, she's pretty gorgeous" and "Now here's a stylin' chick with that jewelry." Melissa is right: We all know you through your words. I think the folks at JournalCon will be thrilled to see the woman behind them. I sure was.
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ilmomof3 - 2004-08-18 10:33:26
Are you kidding?? First of all, I'm no slouch in the height department either. Second of all, I have seen pictures of you that you have posted, here, and you are not scary. Third, I would be WAY more interested in giving you a hug for all your support than I would in judging you on your appearance. I do appreciate what you're saying, I do, but cut yourself some slack! I think you present a more well-rounded picture of yourself here than you think you do.
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Trance - 2004-08-18 10:46:10
I don't remember ever having seen your pic, so I don't know what you look like, so I probably won't come up to you, but please come up to me when you see me!!!! I'm a giantess, too - 5'11, so I highly doubt I will find you scary or mean looking, I don't think you're ranty, and tits generally don't scare me, unless they're encased in a Madonna bullet bra. Girl, you are making yourself sound like Medusa.
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colz - 2004-08-18 11:16:30
What everyone else said. And ranting is good. It's what a journal is for, fergoshsakes! If we're ever in the same city, damn straight I'd like to meet for lunch. C
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Amy - 2004-08-18 11:32:15
I've never thought your rants were bitchy or mean. I've always considered you to be passionate and eloquent. And I'm terribly jealous of all who are getting to see you and your legendary hooters in person this weekend. *pout*
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Fuzz - 2004-08-18 13:42:15
Jesus, people actually treat you like that? I've often thought about meeting you, and all I've considered is how much fun it would be. I ain't scared-a you, girl! :)
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purple chai - 2004-08-18 14:33:35
I work with a woman who is every inch the Southern belle, all 6 foot 4 of her, and who teaches, by the way, Child Development, so she works with four year olds as well as teenagers. I don't know where she can possibly get bras in her size, but as she once told as in her sweet-as-molasses drawl, she gets her shoes from a transvestite catalog. Wicked? Oh my, yes she is. Scary? Not for a second. And I'll bet you're not, either. Maybe the woman on line at the movies had gas, or cramps. You never know.
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Wyndspirit - 2004-08-18 19:46:01
Considering that the very first words out of the mouth of the gal who would become my best friend when we finally met IRL were, "You really ARE shorter than me!" I suppose sometimes a person can't help getting first impressions, and the one who unintentionally impresses can't help hating the first impressions, but it really is the second and third impressions that matter. Sometimes I think I would rather be tall than invisible. If you are Ferdinand, then I am a mouse who roars--and gets just about as much respect!
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ladybug-red - 2004-08-18 20:44:07
I can relate to that SO much. I was 5'11" at the age of 12. Even though I was thin until years after college, I still got called flattering names like "Sasquatch" It has only gotten more difficult being a giant as I have fattened up over the years. And the only thing that sets me off with strangers is to have people (always women) rudely stare at me. It ALWAYS sets me off.
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RaeAnne - 2004-08-19 00:36:39
Oh, Journalcon is this weekend? I want to see you! What a bummer. :( Well in any case you know that I love and adore you and I am definitely not stronger than you are, I am a soft and squishy marshmallow. :) We can be marshmallows together.
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