I'm not a guy...
Someone, a nice person online, thought that I was a guy, from my moniker.
I thought it was funny because I had just posted something about being mistaken
for a drag queen when I went to Rocky Horror Picture show.
I'm not a guy! I don't look like a guy! I need to get more photos of myself, except I hate
getting my picture taken. I always think I come out badly. I don't even have any
photos of myself, literally. Not kidding. I recently bought a little digital camera with the idea
of getting more photos of myself to put here, but I can't figure out how to use the camera! lol
It's sitting right here next to me, as a matter of fact.
I'm so um, technophobic these days. It's because if I screw something up, I really don't
have a lot of guys that I can ask for help. Or at least, my ex always loved technical
electronic doo-dads, and he always took care of everything like that. And since we
are not together anymore, I'm not sure who to ask about this stuff. My female friends
don't know more than I do about this sort of thing. So there it is.
But I swear, I'm not a guy, and I don't look like a guy! Honest! Not even remotely, and in fact,
even if I were to try to dress and look like a guy, my face just wouldn't pass. Even if I had a fake moustache.
Fortunately no one has ever thought such a thing in person, since the Rocky Horror incident.
It's the moniker. Nabonidus.
I thought it was funny because I had just posted something about being mistaken
for a drag queen when I went to Rocky Horror Picture show.
I'm not a guy! I don't look like a guy! I need to get more photos of myself, except I hate
getting my picture taken. I always think I come out badly. I don't even have any
photos of myself, literally. Not kidding. I recently bought a little digital camera with the idea
of getting more photos of myself to put here, but I can't figure out how to use the camera! lol
It's sitting right here next to me, as a matter of fact.
I'm so um, technophobic these days. It's because if I screw something up, I really don't
have a lot of guys that I can ask for help. Or at least, my ex always loved technical
electronic doo-dads, and he always took care of everything like that. And since we
are not together anymore, I'm not sure who to ask about this stuff. My female friends
don't know more than I do about this sort of thing. So there it is.
But I swear, I'm not a guy, and I don't look like a guy! Honest! Not even remotely, and in fact,
even if I were to try to dress and look like a guy, my face just wouldn't pass. Even if I had a fake moustache.
Fortunately no one has ever thought such a thing in person, since the Rocky Horror incident.
It's the moniker. Nabonidus.
posted by Nabonidus at 3:24 PM
6 Comments:
I like your style.
But I noticed one thing about you.
I HATED "Ancient Evenings" by Norman Mailer
I don't exactly know why, the character didn't feel believable to me. I thought he should have been more evolved, more of a thinker. But it's been a couple of years since I read it.
Would you tell me what you liked about it?
For some reason, I've been talking a lot about books lately. Like I'm suddenly aware that others have read the same books. I have never met anyone else who has read "Ancient Evenings".
It's certainly nice to meet you.
MsAmber
Hi Ms.Amber, nice to meet you!
I noticed that you actually like a lot of books that I have read and liked, and own now-the Source, Forever Amber ( I LOVED that book)The Gunslinger series,
Another Roadside Attraction.
Um, I'm trying to articulate why I liked Ancient Evenings so much. It
really put me there, in ancient Egypt,at a time when I was at the height of my egypt obsession. Seemed
magical, mysterious.
I spose I should re-read it, and also update my fave books. Forever Amber is definitely one of them. I have a neat copy, it's a hardcover
I bought at a yardsale, from 1944.I know this because of the yellowed pages on the inside, one of which has an inscription from a woman to her huband who is in England, fighting the war.
She writes " Sorry this took so long, Darling, but this book has been flying off the shelves and it was hard to find a copy!"
I think that's kinda neat. I was sad
to research Kathleen Windsor online
and find that there never was a sequel. : (
Would've loved to see Bruce's expression when Ambewr showed up in America!
And I've always wondered if Amber realized that she seduced her brother.
I would have liked to have seen Amber try to make it in America. That would've been a great sequel.
I was sure that Bruce would accept Amber after she stayed to nurse him through the plague.
I can totally sympathize with the fact that Amber never respected the men who chased her, and she always wanted what she couldn't have. She was always intrigued by the chase.
My mother named me Amber after the book. It took me a long time to perceive that as a compliment. Amber not being an idyllic heroine, but she showed mettle when the chips were down, and even though we might feel a little repulsed by the "immorality" of her lifestyle, it really wasn't all that unusual for the time. I was very impressed by the realism of England during the plague and the fire. It was written so well that I could feel the texture of her dresses, the draft in her room, the repulsiveness of her lovers.
Definitely my favorite book.
Hi Lisa,
I agree with you. I hate having photos taken of myself and I think they never turn out well. I mean specially taken portrait shots the likes you need for passport. That's one of the reasons I have the mug of E.L. Wisty, a fictional character, in my blogger profile. Another reason is that I don't want people to form assumptions based on my appeareance (I happen to be typically Nordic, long, blond hair and blue eyes), only based on what I think and say and do.
Anyway, just wanted to say that I like your laid-back comments in Pete's blog a lot. You're dead-right about Terry/I am that I am. He could do with some self-censorship: the things he says could be said in half the space!
Hope you're doing well.
Maria
I so agree with you, on everything you say about that book! I remember bringing it home from the yard sale, turning to page one,and it was like diving into a pool, I was so deeply
into the story, right away!
I could see why you at first had some issues with being named Amber.
But really, another thing that was rather admirable was how she came from nothing, and did very well for herself. Especially at a time when
women were really oppressed.
She was a strong woman, in spite of her weakness for Bruce.
Flawed yes, but oh how human and understandable! And she really was a loyal person, despite her...temptations. Maybe it was um,
controversial how she obtained her wealth, but in a world like that, how brave!
I almost wish someone with Kathleen's writing skill would take up the story, but I realize it wouldn't be the same.Kathleen was sooo talented with putting us in the moment, making us see the pearls on Amber's dress, etc. ;)
I wish if there were any half-finished sequel
from Kathleen that they would publish it anyway.
Oops, Hi Elwisty!
I didn't realize there was another
comment, when I replied to Amber!
I really do appreciate you coming here
and letting me know how you feel about
those issues, I have been feeling a little alone at times when I speak up like that,and yet as you understand, someone has to say something! He was/is out-of control! lol
And I'm glad you like my laid back style, I've noticed that after my divorce, a lot of things just tend to roll off of me like water. Things that used to bother me, or get me upset.
Heheh, BTW, I know exactly what you are talking about with the looks thing, I also have the long (dark) blonde hair, etc.I think that's the real reason I use a male moniker, and put a jokey picture instead of a
posed, proper one.
Thank you so much for giving me
props - I needed that! : )
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