Picturesque XXVI
Occurred: 1/31/02
Written: 2/1/02When your ex-boyfriend of four years accuses you of having a boring lifestyle, is there any way you can utter a tactful comeback? I suppose given some time you could think of something, but I, unfortunately, had no time; the bell signaling a need to get to class had rung. Now I cannot help but chuckle with a slight sympathy. Who is he to say my lifestyle is boring? why does he think I left him four years ago?
I shall admit, I spend my time partaking in specialized routines, which mainly consists of logging onto the Internet and speaking and role-playing with my online friends. Such an act, I am sure, would confuse many people, but I can assure you it is far from boring; ‘RiftWar’ is a prime example.
My ex-boyfriend’s idea of fun differs strongly from mine. He adores anime, a type of Japanese animation I find many times repulsive thanks to its depiction of women; re enjoys riding roller-coasters, the likes one would find at Six Flags: Magic Mountain. I, personally, do not enjoy such thrill rides. I would rather stare in awe at some ‘saurian animatronics then watch the world slip under my feet.
Despite my ex-boyfriend’s constant --- can it be considered whining? --- I am slightly heartened. Of the three people that intend to go on this upcoming excursion to a ‘cybercade,’ he is the only one that continues to press upon me my need to “get a life.” At least there are some men in this little world of mine that actually understand that ‘no’ means ‘no,’ and always will mean ‘no.’
