December 16, 2004
She Likes....
One of the things I always admired about Amelie was how quickly the audience was able to learn about certain characters through the quick introductions to them that included their likes and dislikes. For instance, one of Amelie's likes was turning around and looking at people's faces in the movie theatre.
I've been thinking about that a lot lately - not the movie theatre, but the lists of likes. Were it to be expanded for one character, it could be like a modern-day pillow book. Of what would a modern-day pillow book consist? Maybe I'm just nuts for thinking about that.
At any rate, I've been thinking about the odd things that I like or find interesting. One thing I hate about my new job is that I now use a multiple-stall restroom. The only thing redeemable about it for me is this: through the cracks of the far-right stall, one can see each person as she enters the bathroom and look at herself in the mirror. I find it fascinating to see the different expresions people make when looking at themselves in the mirror when they think no one is observing them. Some of them put on bright smiles, some look in disgust at themselves, etc. I don't know if that sounds creepy, but there's something interesting in catching a glimpse at an innocent, vulnerable moment in someone else's life that I would otherwise never think about.
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Meh. I have a HUGE headache, and I've had it all day. The only reason I haven't gone home is that I called in sick yesterday! I felt like all of the nonstop appointments, Christmas shopping, baking, and parties took their toll on me, and I just needed a day of rest. It was nice. Though I did get some rest, I was also able to decorate my tree, finally, which had been sitting in the corner, naked, for over a week.
I also went to the dentist and found out that I have a cavity in one of my lower teeth. Bah! I knew that my triumphant "I never get cavities!" attitude would catch up with me one day. I have officially been humbled! I guess I have to start flossing more often. I just hate it, though. My gums can't take it very well. OH yeah.... they now have digital x-rays. I don't know if that's very new, but I thought they were awesome. It's a little bit weird, though, to have something in your mouth that runs a wire straight into a computer. :)
No, that's not a real picture of the cavity in my tooth.
Posted by wendytime at December 16, 2004 04:30 PM | TrackBack