Three different girls
March 3, 2008Three different stories, three different girls.
I ran into The Goth Girl again today. She was a lot less ‘goth’ this time, and it showed - without her prettiness obscured by weirdness, it was hard for me to keep my eyes off her. And before anyone gets their knickers in a twist again, she, just like everyone else, is free to wear whatever she wants, and look whichever way she wants. Similarly, I am free to voice my opinion on the way people dress and present themselves. The knife cuts both ways, you know.
What’s interesting is that her goth image may actually be her port wine stain. To quote myself, “I guess sometimes it takes an [perceived] imperfection to notice perfection. Which, somehow, I find a very comforting thought.”
I emailed Amy Walker a few days ago (after my blog post), complementing her with her material, and some other chit-chatter. Yesterday eve, I received a very kind reply; she thanked me for my kind and thoughtful words, and some other chit-chatter. This is really one of the great things about the internet; the ease with which you can get into touch with people, people who you admire or want to send a encouraging note to. I felt all warm and fuzzy inside (it is the little things that put the icing on my days’ cakes). I guess I’ll reply tonight.
And, most importantly, I basically spent my entire Sunday with Renate, which is always a good and wise thing to do. We did some shopping in Alkmaar, watched a film in the evening, and had some really good talks (as always). After bringing her home, I realised I still had an assignment to do for today… And it was 02:00. I don’t think I’ve ever worked on university stuff that late.
Anyway, three different stories, three different girls. In order of importance from least, to absolutely-utterly-without-a-doubt most.
I got quite curious and read that The Goth Girl link you had there… You’re odd :) I just find gothic girls and guys very very attractive myself ^^ A few well-chosen piercings, somewhat unordinary look and voila! I’ll be drooling all over the floor :3 Though, it’s only the looks, I don’t like those people who pretend to be soooo dark and depressed and all that..People often classify me too as a goth by my looks but not by my manners or personality. Anyway, the point is: I happen to like it when people look something different than most, when people DARE to look different, to act different, to think different. That’s attractive :)
Comment by Nita — March 3, 2008 @ 10:11 pm
You’re free to like whatever you want to like, Nita, that’s the good thing about living in, uhm, Finland in your case, right? :).
Sometimes I might come across as a bit… Harsh on these issues, but let me assure you, if Goth Girl wants to dress like that - that’s all fine by me. She’s a pretty lass, and she’s gonna make some goth boy really, really happy.
And let’s face it, goth boys need happiness :P.
Comment by Administrator — March 3, 2008 @ 11:29 pm
“And it was 02:00. I don’t think I’ve ever worked on university stuff that late.”
Are you sure you are a student?
Comment by Soulbender — March 4, 2008 @ 4:07 am
Yeah, I’m from Finland, how did you know? :D
Oh, and yeah, I guess goth boys do need some happiness in their lives, have met quite a few who are just way too serious all the time :3 Hmm..That’s actually one of the reasons why I have never ended up dating any of them even if I like their looks.. :O Anyway, don’t you find it any attractive at all if a person dares to think, look and act a bit different than all the others around you? Of course, someone looking different doesn’t mean they actually do think any different, they just might be imitating their friends..but it’s more probably that they are individualists :)
Oh, and you sure seem to lead a busy life, always hanging around in OSNews, writing these blogs of yours, still have time for friends, school et al.. Just remember to take enough time for yourself to relax and recharge your batteries, too :)
Comment by Nita — March 4, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
I study languages, it was easy to notice the uncanny resemblance in style of writing between your comments here and your OSNews account, which lists nationality :).
The problem with that statement is that is implies some sort of generally accepted concept of “normality” - a nationwide (worldwide?) idea of what is normal and what isn’t. I’m of the strong belief that “normal” simply does not exist - nobody is normal, and hence, there’s nothing to be different from.
In the grand scheme of things, people are not snowflakes. We have the same feelings, the same joys, the same experiences, the same loves, hates, and what not, all around the world. On the personal level, people differ, but I’ve yet to meet anyone who could be described as “normal”.
My friends and I rented a boat in a town up north for the weekend. I’ll be… Incapacitated the coming weekend. Martini will flow :).
Comment by Administrator — March 4, 2008 @ 1:21 pm