kilts, self-image, women and other related thoughts in a jumble

[auld argonian]

Back when I was single I used to hang out with my buddy John.

Whenever we'd go into a bar full of women he'd always be fixated on the very good looking ones.

One time I threw him for a loop. I said, "Here's the deal: should we luck out and find ourselves in conversation with any of these women, you can have the beautiful ones...I want the interesting ones." I don't know if he ever figured that out....

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[GlassMan]

Here's another twist on that whole "first impression" thing.

Many people who are handicapped find that they are descriminated against. It's harder to get jobs, go places, or be taken seriously. A ton of people assume that if you are physically handicapped that you are also mentally handicapped (although the people who make that assumption are displaying their own intellectual limitations).

I have friends who are in wheel chairs and they often complain about going into a store and no one wanting to assist them.

I've almost always had the opposite experience. I always dress well, and seldom go out without a tie. I also don't push myself in my wheelchair. Nopadon always pushes me, he likes to. It makes him feel like he's caring for me, and I enjoy the attention.

But in stores, the employees see a well-dressed man in a wheelchair who is obviously capable of pushing himself but who is being pushed by someone. They immediately assume that I must be wealthy and I wind up being waited on hand and foot. The same thing happens at bars and restaurants. My handicapped friends comment on how hard it is to get a date, and I'm happily-partnered but I still have to beat the gold-diggers off with a stick.

I think it's hilarious how they make an instant decision that is completely irrational. That's why I like to treat everyone exactly the same. My life is a lot more enjoyable that way.

[Rigged]

For you young'uns, before you get deeply involved with someone ask yourself:

1) What is it I like about this person and will those things matter years from now?

2) Will getting involved with this person make my life better or not?

3) If we break up, will this person be a problem for me?

Sherri wants me to get a Chocolate Workman's UK. Bless her heart.