Here’s a little Wednesday-afternoon psychology exercise (via Allie, my favorite Ann Arbor-based blogger (not pictured)):
Do you ever see people on the street and wonder what it’s like to know them? Sometimes I think about the people I know and how they look to strangers on the street. What do the strangers think of them? Think of someone who’s really important to you. What would you have thought of that person if you just saw them on the street and didn’t know them? Would you think they were remarkable-looking at all? [link]
Whoa! Noodle that for a while.
So, I immediately thought of my friend Al (pictured, not to be confused with Allie). Al is moving to New York tomorrow, so she’s about to get regarded by a lot of strangers. They’ll probably think she’s remarkable looking.
UPDATE: I’m halfway through this post and Al herself IMs me. This is amazing:
Alex: I was too busy getting spit on
me: spit on?
Alex: yes!
on Haight
me: haha
Alex: some dude just was like angry at the world
younger, fairly attractive homeless kid
‘fuck you’
spits on me
like out of nowhere
me: haha!
omg al
you are making my day
Alex: why?
me: thats a riot!
Alex: it wasn’t that cool
just sayin
me: i know
i’m blogging about this
i’m already halfway through a farewell al post, but this is the icing on the cake
Alex: are you shitting me
No, Al, I’m not shitting you. More importantly, I guess now we know what strangers think of you. I’ll miss you though.
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Victory east coast!
“Victory.”
East Coast cities are just as demented as West Coast cities, and the weather is worse. I don’t understand the exodus.
It wouldn’t be a proper MM send off if it wasn’t somehow barbed. Sigh. Miss you too Allan!
I know that’s the corner store at 19th and capp. No dogs sign went up recently, so I’ve been going to other places. That’s what I know
i was thinking of the same spot. my boyfriend use to live the next block down. only go in there when i have to grab a bottle for a friend visit at Capp & 21st.
they always ask where my boyfriend is. they obviously are thinking about my friend much.
sorry for the spit Al & bon voyage.