May. 26, 2003 - 4:52 p.m.
Every once in a while, or upon occasion, Meghan and I will find ourselves online at the same time. Though most of the dialogue tends to lean towards the what-are-you-up-to variety, there is a cadence to the way we talk that I find quite enjoyable above and beyond the chat forum. So here's one such example. - Vincent
Meghan says: i'm working a bit on that story i told you about - but i'm stuck anyway
Vincent says: what is a-sticking?
Meghan says: i'm trying to keep a strong narrative line without completely laying description to rest and i'm afraid i'm having trouble finding a happy medium
Vincent says: that sounds like a meghanimous kind of problem
Vincent says: i can only tell you what i do in those instances
Meghan says: by all means
Vincent says: i write as much description as the bit wants and then - much later - give the bit the description it needs
Vincent says: in other words, deconstruct your ramblings into the core phrase - or catchiest coupling of words
Meghan says: maybe i'll try that
Meghan says: i think i'm going to put it away for tonight though and revisit it all tomorrow
Meghan says: i'd meant to get much farther than i did tonight though
Vincent says: don't we all
* * * * *
Vincent says: how are you, my dear e-friend
Meghan says: fine, in between not bad, not great; limbo - and you?
Vincent says: both, i think
Meghan says: that sounds realistic
Vincent says: yes....i go for realism upon occasion
* * * * *
Vincent says: scott left the group
Meghan says: oh Vincent, i'm sorry
Vincent says: thanks luv. it was a surprise. ultimately, it's a-gonna be fine, i know. he's been acting like the limb caught in the hunter's trap for a while now
Vincent says: he sent some awful, just awful, sketch ideas to everyone too, meghan
Vincent says: here's one: a ghost is haunting your apartment
Meghan says: that's a bit bland
Vincent says: another: someone is allergic to peanuts
Vincent says: another: instead of the dating game, the mating game
Vincent says: i can't say i was looking forward to any of these ideas being fleshed out
Meghan says: perhaps he intended to go out with a sigh
Meghan says: and he's your friend, which i imagine, makes it tougher
Vincent says: that's the toughest part.
Vincent says: actually no it isn't
Vincent says: the toughest part is that he has been co-piloting the group and hasn't been voicing too many concerns
Vincent says: nor taking any actions to amend his concerns
Vincent says: actually no it isn't!
Vincent says: the toughest part is realizing i didn't recognize it myself
Vincent says: as you can see, there are considerable mental gymnastics going on over here
Meghan says: well good, because now that you realize it the toughest part is past!
Vincent says: optimist
Meghan says: occasionally
Meghan says: when it suits
Meghan says: so the question is, are you and scott going to make it out of this?
Vincent says: you mean, as buddies? pals?
Meghan says: yes
Vincent says: hard to say.
Meghan says: optimist
Vincent says: upon occasion
Meghan says: when it suits?
Vincent says: naturally
Meghan says: i think, that you are in need of the 'he just broke up with her' pep talk
Meghan says: i can rattle this one off without even paying attention to myself anymore
Meghan says: you're too good for him...
Meghan says: if he really cared about you, he'd consider how you feel
Meghan says: someday, you're going to meet the 'it' guy
Meghan says: and you're going to realize how ridiculous this all was
Meghan says: you're beautiful and talented and smart
Meghan says: who wouldn't love you?
Meghan says: guys naturally mature much slower than girls
Meghan says: they may want to date another type, but darling, you're the type they want to marry!
Vincent says: hahaha
Meghan says: i'm glad you're laughing
Meghan says: usually, when i give this speech they're bawling
* * * * *
Meghan says: i love emily dickenson
Meghan says: i gave away my best book of her poetry today
Meghan says: because i have a tradition
Meghan says: i give my dearest friends old books that i have owned and loved
Meghan says: because books are dear but friends are dearest
Meghan says: naturally then, you should give the dear books to the dearest friends
Meghan says: and though i can buy another copy of my favorites
Meghan says: my friends are a one time printing
Vincent says: sweet......and downright catchy
Meghan says: yup, i'm becoming slightly infamous for it
Meghan says: i've given away more books than i currently own, and i'd own more if i hadn't given them away
Vincent says: logical
Meghan says: yes, i go for the logical on occasion
Vincent says: when it suits?
Meghan says: naturally
* * * * *
Meghan: how is Lauren's foot, by the wayside?
Vincent: would you like to see it?
Meghan: sure?
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Vincent: she sent it from new orleans
Meghan: ouch, Vincent, how serious is she about dance?
Vincent: not much really these days
Meghan: good, a break like that could end a dancers career
Vincent: ah yes....that was right after the swimming pool incident, i understand
Vincent: as she put it, she jumped in and the bottom came about 2 feet sooner than she anticipated
Vincent: crack
Meghan: ouch, ouch, ouch!
Meghan: that's awful
Vincent: but apparently the preceding 36 hours were pretty fun
what they said - what they will say
