failing words & flying

May 13

GChat etiquette! Let’s establish some.

I feel like a good 40 percent of my direct contact with human beings comes via GChat (or, as I hope everyone starts calling it, “Geech”). It presents its own challenges, one of which is typified by the exchange I just had with a professional contact:

Me: love you
WHOA SORRY
that was to my boyfriend
geech is a tricky mistress

12:53 PM
Caitlin: sorry, was talking to my boss about a book he’s pitching
I don’t mind a misplaced love you here and there on the geech

So. There seems to be no standardized Geech etiquette norms, although I would propose the following:

Green status always means you are available to talk. Red means you are available to talk to the people you like and have well-established GChat camraderie with. Otherwise, red folks get a cautious, “Hey, do you have a second?” If you are actually busy, go invisible.

Don’t ignore messages. A curt “Sorry, can’t talk!” is perfectly acceptable. This can be deployed infinite times until this would-be chatter takes the hint.

Long pauses are par for the course, as much gchatting happens at work. But it’s great if you can type “Phone call, back in 20” or whatever.

If you have to leave the conversation during someone else’s long pause, just say, “Hey, I had to go. Bye!” rather than just signing off.

I, personally, do not think that capitalization is necessary. I also think that you are allowed to use really embarrassing words like “totes” if you want. This is the Wild West of interpersonal communication!

All conversations should, in fact, be closed. Doesn’t have to drag out; a simple, “Have to run. Bye!” and then 45-second pause for reply is more than sufficient.

This has NOTHING to do with etiquette but it feels important. If you type this: V.v.V then it turns into a little crab! Geech, I loved you anyway but oh my God.

What am I missing?

This needs to be everywhere, yesterday. All of these things.

Apr 21

sunday afternoon

Apr 15

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fat-birds:

fat-birds:

The Trouble With Tribbles….. by thingamijig on Flickr.

this is my other favorite post to reblog periodically

I don’t think I need to explain why

(via ileolai)

Apr 14

likethewater:

meeras-reed:

the wolves will come again | a fanmix about the stark kids | listen

i. winter - daughter ii. daniel in the den - bastille iii. bones - ms mr iv. wolf - first aid kit v. sorrow - the national vi. to build a home - the cinematic orchestra vii. no sound but the wind - editors viii. 3055 - ólafur arnalds ix. remain nameless - florence + the machine x. stop crying your heart out - oasis xi. hopeless wanderer - mumford & sons xii. youth - daughter xiii. seven devils - florence + the machine xiv. coming home (solo) - skylar grey xv. the train - james newton howard xvi. uprising - muse

I discover new music through fan mixes these days.

(Source: drragonstone)

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earthgirldonna:

wrote a poem today. Called “Phagia”

My fingertips are scarred.

Nobody sees them

they see my teeth:

roughly chiseled edges

a shrinking smile

stung by the air.

They see my nails:

roughly chiseled edges

and red newness,

raw, peeking through,

stung by the air.

My fingertips are red.

My scars stay longer;

roughly chiseled edges

scratch and snap up skin

to peel away like stickers.

Shame tucks the tabs into lips

and hastiness hopes

to keep Shame’s work unseen.

I have p-a-i-n written all over me in ruddy letters.

No long, keen lines of red ink that strike concern

but ugly tears and rips

and dewy spit

and blotchy red fingertips.

this is my face. hello.

Apr 13

Collection: DO IT NOW: Fairly Quick Guide to Proper Bra Fit and Measuring because Victoria Secret and La Senza and whatever are full... -

likethewater:

sameatschildren:

Hi guys I’m obsessed with this shit lately because I don’t want anyone to have unhappy, unsupported boobs like I did. Even if you think your boobs and bras are fine, try it. It will make a big difference in comfort, support, and shape, even if you have small boobs or big…

Excellent advice for bra shopping.

Entirely accurate and full of snark. Fantastic.

Apr 07

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I don’t think I’m allowed to have it back…

Apr 01

taekoyasuhiro:

friend ?????!?

fr iend!! !!!

im coming friend

im here i love u

(Source: mystia, via fightclubbing)