Putting faces on personalities
June 18, 2008
Posted by CindyW in : Communities , trackback
Ever wonder if Arduous is really as difficult as she says she is? For all her inspiring writing, does Greenbean really wear a cape around town?
I had an awesome brunch with these two ladies yesterday. Arduous was SO not difficult. Proof? We were at a fairly nice restaurant where the waiter handed us a full breakfast menu. When Arduous asked for French Toast, the waiter shrugged his shoulders, “Sorry, we don’t have any syrup left.” Seriously? I thought. But Arduous, she just muttered “okay” nonchalantly and pointed to another item on the menu.
She was beautiful, thoughtful, earnest and oh so young! Twenty-nine years had nothing on her.
I always pictured Greenbean as a tall blond, and of Norwegian decent. Don’t ask me why. In person, she was adorable and radiant. She possessed the most infectious smiles. The pretty blouse acquired from a local thrifty store only added to her charm. Oh yeah, she was not blond. Apparently occasionally she leaves her blond wig and super cape at home when she goes about her days.
It is a bit weird to put faces on the personalities and writing I enjoy everyday. Fortunately in real life, Arduous and Greenbean are even more awesome than I imagined.
Upon parting GreenBean handed us each a box of her yummy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and an envolp of borage seeds.
Thanks! My kids and I ate them up in thirty seconds. See the empty jar?
Arduous gave us each a copy of children’s book written by British authors. Apparently they were not available in the U.S.
Thanks to Arduous, I now have to endure the mock English accent my husband assumes when reading to the kids.
I must report that as always I failed to follow Miss Manner’s handbook regarding giving just the right presents. Wait, wait, actually on p1287, she says it’s okay not to bring presents if your friends are non-consumers or super heros. So there.
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That’s so exciting! I haven’t pictured anyone actually. Well I think I’ve tried to picture OrganicNeedle because she posted her kids pictures so I figure she looks like one of her sons.
I imagine you look like a ladybug
That’s too fun! Isn’t it amazing that you are just now meeting in person people you have been communicating with daily for months?
Also wanted to say that I would have also been the one without a gift. I’d like to read a manners book on life…if its available.
Cindy, it was so great to meet you too. I really could have gabbed the whole day away! And you are right. No presents necessary at all.
Cindy, it was so great to meet you face to face! I had so much fun and couldn’t believe how quickly the time passed. Gifts are not necessary. As Arduous would say, that’s so 1997. Us enlightened greenies know that it is all about the gift of time. Can’t wait to do it again.
Beany: I too need a manners book on life. I seem to fumble a lot when it comes to social etiquette. Luckily I have been getting away with my poor showing because I usually fail around nice people. That fortunate could end any day though. So off to the library to look for a manners guide.
Joyce: I was a little nervous before I saw them, expecting a glamorous Hollywood hippester and a tall (at least 6′3″) blond domestic goddess. Silly me. It was great fun.
I find it so wonderful that you all were able to meet and enjoy time together. It’s like internet dating, but waaaay cooler! And without emailing around the fake pictures of course. :o)
GB, you forgot the “yo.” That’s so 1997, yo. Sheesh!
It’s awesome you guys got to meet. How fun!
Green Bean’s not blonde? Wait, wait! Arduous isn’t difficult? Not even a little!? My mind is melting.
I’m with you and Beany. I, too, would have shown up sans presents.
Sorry, Arduous. Cindy, that’s so 1997, yo! I learn slowly.
You mean GreenBean is not a Wagnerian heroine, complete with horned helmet? How disappointing.
EBM: thanks for dropping by. I never thought about the internet dating similarity
Whew, no wonder I felt like I was on the first date with two people 
Natalie: I am so glad that I am not the only one failing in manner classes. Thanks for the sympathy.
Joyce: I know, I am so sorry about busting out the truth.