tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post474770771210926233..comments2023-11-03T08:03:15.599-05:00Comments on Killer Fiction: Communication SituationKathy Bacushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-48450299814371254962008-06-28T10:23:00.001-05:002008-06-28T10:23:00.001-05:00Thanks, girls! Jenyfer - I like your take. it's ...Thanks, girls! <BR/><BR/>Jenyfer - I like your take. it's not MY communication that's the problem, it's THEIRS! (Will be my new mantra this weekend.)<BR/><BR/>The pampering has begun. My hair is soaking under hot oil treatment as we speak (type?). Pedicure's up next!<BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-965135513504359862008-06-28T10:23:00.000-05:002008-06-28T10:23:00.000-05:00tori - I LOVE talk like a pirate day! You know, ...tori - I LOVE talk like a pirate day! You know, as long as it's with non-real pirates. :)<BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-77335071043554983252008-06-27T20:04:00.000-05:002008-06-27T20:04:00.000-05:00We all have days like that. And as for being a wr...We all have days like that. And as for being a writer and being able to put the words together all nicely? Well, think about it...in writing you GET to THINK about it before it's on paper, whereas in conversation, it's just...there. For better or worse. And if any of these guys walk away because of it, well 1) it's their loss and 2) it's better to know that's how they are now, instead of later! That's all I've got to say about it.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there - it's a good weekend for pampering yourself. :)Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07820350511791595345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-47327199196332160152008-06-27T17:42:00.000-05:002008-06-27T17:42:00.000-05:00Gemma,You so deserve some to be pampered with loti...Gemma,<BR/><BR/>You so deserve some to be pampered with lotions after being stood up.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there girl.<BR/><BR/>And maybe the communication issue is just something in the air. Hopefully, it will blow over really quickly.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-70267352517569479782008-06-27T13:53:00.000-05:002008-06-27T13:53:00.000-05:00You know, I'd say (aside from Mr. Midwest) that th...You know, I'd say (aside from Mr. Midwest) that the MEN had a communication issue. Mr. Fireman? Clearly approach / avoidance. Mr. Big? Should have said "call you at 7". Mr. Midwest? He has trouble INTERPRETING. I would never assume that "pro-dater" meant anything other than you'd been on a lot of dates!! <BR/><BR/>Hang in there and enjoy your girly weekend!Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-69616360111995388962008-06-27T13:33:00.000-05:002008-06-27T13:33:00.000-05:00At least Mr. Real Estate ran over and didn't dally...At least Mr. Real Estate ran over and didn't dally. He's smitten with you. Enjoy it and forget about all your miscommunication adventures.Keri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-50575979358946907732008-06-27T13:21:00.000-05:002008-06-27T13:21:00.000-05:00*hugs* on landing in Miscommunication Land this we...*hugs* on landing in Miscommunication Land this week!<BR/><BR/>I thought of you yesterday while watching <I>Jeopardy</I>. One of the contestants described himself as a pirate. *g* Turned out he's the guy who co-created "International Talk Like a Pirate Day". LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-44093271889357072682008-06-27T11:15:00.000-05:002008-06-27T11:15:00.000-05:00Lol Leah! The sad thing is I've done the same thi...Lol Leah! The sad thing is I've done the same thing. Read about a great hero, then found myself wondering how I can meet him. Though, one guy I went out with had a great idea. He said I should hand out my books as instruction manuals for men so they can live up to my heroes. I may look into that... <BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-77439155959944022842008-06-27T11:12:00.000-05:002008-06-27T11:12:00.000-05:00mshellion - yeah, I felt sorry for Midwest Guy, to...mshellion - yeah, I felt sorry for Midwest Guy, too. Poor thing might have been traumatized. Then again, now he has a crazy date story to tell. "Dude, I met this girl online and turns out she's some weird serial dater who goes out with pirates..." <BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-8876238948892116652008-06-27T11:10:00.000-05:002008-06-27T11:10:00.000-05:00Hi Brendan! Welcome to the madness. ;)~GemmaHi Brendan! Welcome to the madness. ;)<BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-72301856429217102752008-06-27T11:09:00.000-05:002008-06-27T11:09:00.000-05:00Thank you, terrio! Yeah, I really didn't get the ...Thank you, terrio! Yeah, I really didn't get the point of scheduling a time (later that same night, mind you) to pick a time to see each other. Then again, I'm not Mr. Big. Maybe that's the way those important types do things. Next time, I will definitely be specific. <BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-11892939662547449582008-06-27T10:37:00.000-05:002008-06-27T10:37:00.000-05:00You're having communication issues. I'm having re...You're having communication issues. I'm having reality issues. As I was reading your post, I was thinking "Oh, I know a really hot lifeguard I should introduce Gemma to." And then about two seconds later I realize the guy I'm thinking of is a character in a book. Yikes! Let's hope the *real* guys in your life turn out to be as awesome as some romance heroes too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-34521096966391849812008-06-27T10:19:00.000-05:002008-06-27T10:19:00.000-05:00I feel very sorry for the Midwest guy. *LOL* He to...I feel very sorry for the Midwest guy. *LOL* He totally got turned into the "best friend" roll without being given a choice in the matter. And you can never say you're a dating pro--because every guy I know would immediately leap to that conclusion. I don't know WHY they leap to that conclusion, but my theory is that they're only hearing every other word anyway.<BR/><BR/>Definitely recharge. 40 is a lot of guys to be "ON" for. <BR/><BR/>I do like the Mr. Real Estate though...I hope he keeps it up. Even if you do have a couple quirks in conversation. He sounds awesome...and interested.<BR/><BR/>The lifeguard seems too much work. *shakes head* But we all have our weaknesses...me, it's pirates (though not YOUR pirates)Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-22849920511466981202008-06-27T09:56:00.000-05:002008-06-27T09:56:00.000-05:00fun blog! i'll be sure to keep checking back.fun blog! i'll be sure to keep checking back.ExtraPaleMalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906126962843742960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-4790118518314286352008-06-27T08:04:00.000-05:002008-06-27T08:04:00.000-05:00You have to admit it's ironic that a writer would ...You have to admit it's ironic that a writer would have communication issues. But I totally get it. I would have thought that seven thing meant that's when he was picking you up too. And I'm not a blonde.<BR/><BR/>I love that you told the mid-west dude all that stuff. That's always been my problem. My brain works on full-disclosure all the time. It's terrible. If I could switch that writing internal editor over to a speaking internal editor, I would be much better off.<BR/><BR/>A little weekend of Gemma time should get you right back on your feet. Talking to 40 guys means lots of performing. Recharge the batteries and I know you'll be good as new. But then you have to get back out there. I'm living vicariously through you, you know. LOL! We can't both be staying home every Saturday night!Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.com