But it has made me wonder about social skills.
I like to think I'm a pretty well socialised person. Of course here in Wellington most of my friends are roleplayers, I have very few non-roleplayer friends. But back in Auckland I had friends from all walks of life, and they all were keen to keep in touch. Ironically, I found my gamer friends were a lot more socially adept than my non-gamer friends, and I think that this is something that Mash hasn't noticed.
See, most non-gamers think a party is loud music, drink, drugs and shagging. Not much else. In my experience, Gamers like to drink, but they also like to talk - and they will talk at length about all manner of topics. Not only this, but at gamer parties, they will mingle and chat, generally build up a strong network of friendships - which is very healthy if you want to game. Hell, I moved cities and walked right into a sizeable social network that has really helped me through the tough relocation phase. I watch my non-gamer brother at the moment and realise how lucky I am. He has two friends here in Wellington, not including me. That's it. He doesn't know anyone else. He's been searching for a flat, and only just found one - and it isn't cheap.
I got down here and was able to get accomodation, sort out a flat and even set up a new gaming group with relative ease because of my local connections.
So I guess that puts paid to Mash's theory.
As for the dancing theory - I saw Nick's argument that equating dancing with other... pursuits... was a bit odd. But I do think that it has a different equation - dancing means that the guy probably is willing to try out things, and has a healthy variety of interests.
I love to dance - and I regret that I haven't had the time or inclination to do it for a while. Here's hoping that changes soon. :D
About eight years ago I was almost pipped to go to the Ceroc National Champs. :D I love a good rhythm. ;)
Books
So I'm currently sorting out ideas in my head about books to write. I may do a poll later, but I'm at the moment trying to decide on:
So what do you guys think?
In other news, I may be getting set up on a blind date. So I'll keep you all posted on how that turns out. I also got news that a friend of mine in Auckland is having a bit of hard time - so I send him my love and support, hope he's feeling better soon and sorts out things. Finally, I got a bit of a shock recently that I don't want to go into detail about because it's a bit personal, but it was something I had been expecting to hear. :) The funny thing is the shock came from what emotions it stirred up. Let's just say that it wasn't the reaction I had been expecting. So I've been thinking about that recently too - kind of ties in with stuff I've been discussing for a while, but the details are not really related to this blog, so I'm going to be captain mysterioso over that one. :D
Hehehe
I like being Captain Mysterioso.
*ahem*
Just to be clear - I'm not dying, no one I know has died (that I'm aware of), I haven't ended up sleeping with Julia Roberts or Brad Pitt, I'm not hidden nobility. It's just something that relates to things I've been keeping to myself - because I have to have some personal secrets, even from you guys. :D
Right, well that's enough prattle from me for one evening. Catch y'all later! Have a good night!
Love and Huggles
Conan
Currently Reading: American Gods by Neil Gaiman - it's actually getting interesting now...
Currently Watching: The Complete Black Adder
Mood:Thoughtful, Excited, Warm and Fuzzy... oh, that's from the heat my laptop is giving off. :P lol
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