Thursday, June 07, 2001

I found myself wondering today if anyone else jumps out of their heads and watches what’s going on. Now before you call the guys with the white coat and the complicated buckles, let me explain. I’m talking about getting so caught up in some side story and losing your place in the conversation. All right, that made things as clear as mud, last try. This mainly happens to me when the person or people that I’m meeting with are treating me like shit. I inevitably end up making up a back-story that explains why this person has chosen this particular moment to turn into a human sphincter. The key to a good back-story is incorporating things you are looking at. Example: This lady is being such a complete bitch because she just looked in a mirror and realized that her hair looks like a helmet. Not to mention the fact that her blouse / showing bra combo has been out of style for a long, long time. I’d bet she has a drinking problem. ALL OF A SUDDEN I REALIZE THAT HER SENTENSE ENDED WITH AN UP TONEIN HER VOICE INDICATING A QUESTION. Ummm, sure. I guess… I’m sorry, what were you saying. 12:00:00 AM    says you