01. I hope I'm doing this right
Submitted by Jillian (ruby kavalier) on Mon, 2008-10-20 23:30
So I guess I'm kind of late to the party, but that's okay, right? It just makes my entrance that much more fabulous! :-D
Anyway, I'm Jillian, apparently in Russia by way of Phoenix, AZ, USA. I am almost 21 (so close!) and a musician (bass guitar), so if anyone else plays and wants to get together sometime to chill or whatever, let me know. I'm at 11 Cherry Street and if I'm at home I'm almost always up for visitors, so don't be shy!
I guess that's it for now, but if you want to know anything else, just ask. I'm a (mostly) open book!
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This is where I wish I'd brought one of those meme things with me - I could have just posted a list of questions to keep you busy. Unfortunately I'm not really that musical, but my wife plays, she might be interested. In the meantime, hi, I'm Nate, definitely in Russia by way of lots of places, but originally LA. I'm not as close to 21 as I once was, out the other side now, but who's counting (apart from you, of course...) and you can find me at 3 Oakdale Drive, right on the edge of town, if you ever wanted to stop by.
In the meantime - what's your favorite color?
I'm sure you could find one on the internet. The question is, why would you want to? I never did those Myspace survey things, too much typing when I could be playing music. Nice to meet you, Nate; I think we're only like a block away from each other if I'm reading this map correctly.
Favorite color is either red or pink. Or purple. Or green. Or blue. Okay, so let's just say my favorite color is the rainbow, because I like all of them, with red or pink being slightly more favorite than others. Just no yellow. I mean, I like to look at it but Asians (or any derivative thereof) so totally can't wear yellow because it makes my skin look terrible. See, free fashion tip. Though that's true for almost anyone who wants to wear yellow. So not cool.
hey, small town - there's got to be something to do to fill in the time between responding to people on their journals, right?
I know, I know, I should get out more - but I've made myself all comfortable here with a cup of coffee, moved the desk over to by the window, so I can look out over the... Actually, over the garden, which is fine, but then the rest - which is just a huge expanse of nothing until you get to the mountains. really glad I don't get agoraphobic...
But yes, Rainbow Brite, we're just a block away, so if you ever want to come round and marvel in the spectacular view of emptiness I have right here, feel free.
Never mind, I'm retarded. It's more like two blocks and a freaking long-ass road. Man, you are at the edge of nothingness out there, that's insane. I would not trade you for anything, I like having neighbors.
Hmm, but they're small town blocks. I was counting in LA-size blocks. And I don't mind the quiet, pus we brought a car out, which is convenient. Good for parties, maybe...
Man, you know just what to say. It is very possible that I would walk out to the edge of nowhere for a party. Or bribe someone into giving me a ride. You know, whatever.
I've been told I have a way with words and a gift for saying the right thing at times. Though, looking out this window, i wouldn't try that whole 'walking to the edge of nowhere' any time soon - I think we're right slap bang in the middle of it and nowhere's a biiiiiiig place.
Oh, hell no. I'm so not even interested in putting a toe out into nowhere-land. I'll stay where the roads are paved, thanks. And where there are like, stores and things so I don't die. Wilderness girl, I am not.
You never a girl scout? I suppose that wasn't your color. Don't get a lot of hot pink and reds in there. More kind of grungy greens, yeah? Have to admit, I'm definitely a city guy myself - I like the feel of something man made beneath my feet.
No, the closest I come to appreciating the great outdoors is watching the Discovery Channel. I mean, we went hiking a few times back home, but Phoenix is pretty much just desert and you end up hot and dehydrated just walking from your house to the end of the driveway to pick up the paper. Plus I suck at selling cookies. I need big buildings and clubs and like, coffee shops on every corner. Not Starbucks, though, I support small local businesses, w00t!
Well, according to what I've seen of this place so far (which, I admit, isn't much - we've only just arrived), there's not a single club or coffee shop at all. You could maybe call the town hall 'big', but only if you were used to very, very small things...
I haven't done any exploring, either, but I hear there's a bar. That's better than nothing, I guess. That also makes it the default location for my big 21st birthday party unless there's a liquor store wherein I can convince all partygoers that it's a great idea to go out and buy me alcohol, then we can have it at my place. Or yours, bwahaha. (Kidding. Mostly.)
And while small towns (aka this one) suck by default, it's better than being locked up in a single room, so I'll take it.
Looking at this handy map here, I see there's a bar on the east side of town. Might go and check it out one night. So - did they tell you whether you're legal to drink here yet? And when's the birthday? I'd hate to miss it (maybe I'll throw you a surprise party...)
Ah, you got the one room gig, did you? That must have sucked.
Well, I don't know what the legal age here is, actually. Not that that would stop me. I mean, what? See my innocent face. And okay, so my birthday is at the end of March so it's kind of like six months away, but in the grand scheme of things that is SO CLOSE. Closer than it was this time last year, anyway. You can totally throw me a party.
And yeah, experiment C or whatever, isolation ftw. Except minus the 'win' part. Sucked is kind of an understatement.
Hmm, I don't know the legal age either. I'll see if I can find out for you...
Okay, so according to wikipedia, the legal age for the consumption of alcohol is 18. Vodka, anyone? :-) So, you're good - no need to wait the six months, you can go get trashed and make a fool of yourself any time you want to. Isn't that fun?
And yeah, I figured that 'sucked' was an understatement, but from what i read, most things would either be depressing, condescending or an understatement, so I went with the lesser of the evils. I didn't mean to belittle what you went through.
Woo! Now I can make friends with older people with absolutely no ulterior motive! And honestly, after the time spent in that damn room, I could seriously use a drink. I'm not so much into the 'getting trashed and looking like a dumbass' scene, but I wouldn't say no to a decent buzz.
I didn't say you were; there's not really a word that describes what it was like, so 'sucked' is as good as anything. I'm down with that.
Shame, I like those ulterior motives. Sorry, what? Did I say that out loud? I mean, I'm a fine, upstanding citizen who would never have anything to do with breaking the law. And I think that 'getting trashed and looking like a dumbass' isn't all its cracked up to be. I learned that from experience, unfortunately. Those college days - I vaguely remember some of them.
And good, just checking. You seem okay, didn't want to alienate you early on. Or at all. I should stop talking right now, shouldn't I?
You said you were a lawyer, right? Of course you like ulterior motives. :-P Remember, I was in college AND in a band, I've had my share of 'getting trashed and looking like a dumbass.' Thankfully, I learn fast. Or have just developed a tolerance that enables me to drink drummers under the table. One of the two.
I 'seem okay'? Just 'seem okay'? Obviously you have not met me for real yet, because the force of my vivacious and outgoing personality would bowl you over in real life. Also I'm a very modest person. :-D
Yes, I’m a lawyer – and that doesn’t mean I like ulterior motives. It just means that I’m always looking for them ;-) So, which is it – brains or tolerance? I’d say both, but research suggests that excess alcohol destroys braincells, so I think they’re mutually exclusive.
And sure, you seem ‘okay’. Is that descriptor not good enough? What would be a better one? And is this an invitation for me to come round?
Oh great, am I going to have to watch what I say around you? :) And I think it's tolerance that saved my brains, so it can indeed be both.
Usually I hear words like 'fabulous' or 'awesome' or 'most amazing bassist ever' used to describe me (like, in my head.) Oh well, I'll take it for these preliminary interactions. And hey, I do believe I originally invited people to stop over whenever, so sure. Bring some friends, we'll make a fun little gathering of it. I don't yet have my hands on an Xbox 360 and Guitar Hero, but I plan to as soon as possible, at which point I challenge all comers.
You should always watch what you say. And, okay - see you in a few then - I'll think up some names on the way.
Yeah, that might be hard. I'm mostly a 'speak then think' kind of girl. Keeps things exciting.
If it's almost your birthday, then Happy Birthday early? You're almost the same age as me. I'm a little older. I'm Rin! I used to live in Boulder. I don't play any music or anything, but I could be an audience maybe? I think your name is very pretty.
Six months, technically. So sometime this month is my half birthday, I'll take that! Nice to meet you, and thanks. You're welcome over anytime.
Happy half birthday then. Or unbirthday, like in Alice in Wonderland! And thanks, I'd like to hear you play sometime.
I say you start up a band in town, and play the bar. If there is a bar. It should be done. You could call yourself the Random Russian Refugees. Or something that was much more catchy. Hi, I'm Janie. What happened with you?
Oh man, I would so totally put together a band if there are people here who play. That would be awesome. And it's nice to meet you, Janie. What do you mean, what happened? Like, with the experiments? Um, isolation and really fucked up tests. Not awesome.