Because I am a deeply flawed human being, I exhibited all the hallmarks of panic and trepidation on Tuesday when I began considering the possibility that two of my friends were in the process of stitching me right up. This might seem a little uncharitable, but there is a common humour between us that would have found such stitching gratifying.
Imagine, then, my unbridled joy upon discovering that we were not, as I’d previously suspected, going speed dating; we were off to see The Woman in Black. I have never been so relieved or excited in my entire life; it turns out that I do like surprises after all.
And ghost stories, I love ghost stories. There’s something primal about the way they tease and taunt the imagination until you’re hooked and, quite despite yourself, subject to the sudden shocks and frights of your own suggestible mind. The Woman in Black is one such tale, and the acting marvellously done. Quite simply, last night’s trip to the theatre was the best birthday present I’ve ever received.
Well, if you don’t count my catching Lindsay’s cold/flu/plague thing it was, and even then it’s a close run thing.
I had my fingers crossed for the speed dating
Glad you had a good time though.
I’m amused by the fact that your mind jumped to the speed dating conclusion so eagerly. ;]
Maybe you SHOULD try it. ;]]
Never!
Also, I tend to assume the worst in any given situation, hence my suspicions.
Anyway, you’d go to a speed dating thing dressed in the same manner as to a theatre?
wth?? ;]]
To such an extraordinary event, you’d need to wear your smilie tee and the cute flowery hat inside out. ;]
You know, the weather’s been so terrible in the UK this year, I haven’t had the chance to wear the flowery hat
How come?
The flowery hat is supposed to keep the cold and rain out, too. It’s a perfect match to wear it in english weather. ;]
It’s too jolly for the sort of weather we’ve had, I’d be better off with a cowl.
Nah, the gloomier it gets, the brighter the colours of your clothing. That’s the rule.
Colours affect the mood, so you should compensate for the weather and winter dark.
That’s a known fact.
Sound like a pub fact to me, I’ll give it a try though. I think I’ve still got the smiley t-shirt somewhere.
I’ve been doing it for years.
I don’t even own black clothes.
Works like a charm.
It’s an actual fact, with scientific studies [if you can call psychology a science, ehm] to back it up.
Also, ask Indians, they have quite an opinion on bright colors too. ;]
Generally, the fact that there even is a term like “grey mood” or “the blues” indicates, that dull dark colours are not the best friend of a happy cheerful person. ;] We associate colours with emotions, and the connection is not artificial, it just IS there.
I recommend wearing red socks, that always works on my happy self.. Makes me amused by anything, and quite sarcastic.;]
I won’t recommend you red underwear [;] you’re not there yet, probably], but I wear all red underneath when I want to feel REALLY good.;]
So do go on, wear the smilie t-shirt. It will also make people smile AT you, which is always a good thing, nay?