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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

"All these physicists that went mad trying to grasp infinity should’ve just spent a week with a toddler." Another delightfully funny post that's also full of pathos and other good stuff. A wonderful Christmas hamper of an essay.

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🌈⃤Ani's avatar

I appreciate you!!

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Max Eichelberger's avatar

“I think some more about the box of tissue wrapped Soviet-made ornaments from my childhood.”

Those would be fun to see!

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🌈⃤Ani's avatar

I'll ask for pictures! :D

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Ororo Munroe's avatar

You had my heart beating on that story. Lordt. #strangerdanger How did you get home?

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🌈⃤Ani's avatar

truth be told I barely remember how I got home, but I think at that point we were in more recognisable parts of town for me. Southampton isn't a big place! Found it somehow hahaha very teachable moment there :D

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Ororo Munroe's avatar

Indeed. I couldn't have done that. After we moved out, my mom would find "safety" articles in the papers and give them to my sister and I when we came over. She's always telling us to be careful. Also, my Dad is former military (retired Army Colonel), so being aware of our surroundings at all times was a given. Because of him, I now try to sit facing the door whenever I eat out.

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🌈⃤Ani's avatar

Wow that’s what being alert is like I guess! Why do you sit facing the entrance?

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Ororo Munroe's avatar

To see who comes and goes. I always thought it was a little annoying how he would look at everyone who walked by our table. He'd be talkin' and clockin'. LOL Cuz, y'know, you never know. Of course, it doesn't do me any good if I'm facing the door, eating... and reading. LOL

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🌈⃤Ani's avatar

my best friend is like that. always on the lookout for danger, constantly risk assessing. she knows all those tricks too. I love people like that tbh, because this is something I lack. im very absent minded and clumsy

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Sandra Ann Miller's avatar

I just want to reach through the screen and give you a hug, Ani. First, you did the right thing -- the phone was taken from you. Not your fault you have a kind heart and met an unkind man/boy/jerk. Second, I was dosed once, and thank gawd I had a very good, patient, sober friend who got me home safely. Long story shorter, it wasn't a date; just a guy who wanted to dance with me, I said no, but he offered to buy me a drink at last call, I was dumb enough to say yes (I knew the bartenders and doormen; it was my safe space, so I thought). On the way home, I almost got into a car with a bunch of guys, because I was in a good mood and, sure, why not go to another party! My friend pulled me out, got us a cab, and got me home safe before I became ill. Clearly, you made it home. I just hope it was safely, easily and you were okay. So, yeah. Reaching through the screen and giving you a hug, you amazing creature. xo

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🌈⃤Ani's avatar

oh no, what an awful morning after that must have been! I haven't had the misfortune thankfully, but quite a few of my friends have had their drinks spiked. it's pretty unmistakeable! and no, you're never quite safe enough to fully let down your guard. big hug! <3

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