August 2010
5 posts
Me: I think it is finally over.
You: It feels weird being at the end of all of this.
Me: I hope we can see past this and come together again in another way or form.
You: Me too, are you nervous about having to face it?
Me: Nah, I am closing my eyes so I wont see it coming.
You: I'll miss you forever.
Me: I'll miss you forever more.
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Me: Does this every get old?
You: What, life or conversation between us?
Me: Life, and that includes the conversations between us.
You: It does, get old, everything gets old and that is just the way it is.
Me: God thats bleak.
You: Most/all things are.
Me: I hate that we get in these 'moods' and everything is all about death.
You: We could go on forever.
Me: Death, the only thing that can never get old.
Me: It's been a while.
You: Yeah, I haven't been available much.
Me: I love you.
You: I am engaged.
Me: So. When did this happen?
You: This week.
Me: Oh.
You: I'm sorry.
Me: No, no, I am happy for you. I will always be happy for you.
You: Thanks thats really nice even if you are just saying that.
Me: We can still be 'friends' and chat like this right?
You: Yes, of course. Nothing has changed between us.
Me: I hope you are right.
Me: How happy are you these days?
You: More-or-less happy.
Me: I am a more-or-less happier than I have been.
July 2010
26 posts
Me: Does it hurt to be old?
You: I hope I can 'handle' it.
Me: You can, we are 'better off' than our parents.
You: I feel like generations have been saying that.
Me: I hope we can keep on the tradition.
Me: Between you and me, I think 'society' is dead.
You: Between me and you, I think 'society' is thriving.
Me: Matter of opinion I guess.
You: Your damn straight.
Me: I had a dream about George W. Bush.
You: That is a shame.
Me: Yeah it was weird dream. I was having this conversation with him about guns and sweet potatoes.
You: I sure every conversation with George W. Bush is about guns and sweet potatoes.
Me: I am the Deep Horizon.
You: Well you better clean up after yourself.
Me: Tao Lin is ~70% off topic.
You: Agreed.
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Me: Do you remember when we went to see Tao Lin do a reading at the [unnamed] Manhattan book store?
You: Yes and after we went to one of those hookah places on Allen Street.
Me: Don't remind me, I projectile vomited in their bathroom.
You: Really?
Me: Unfortunately.
You: You know, that was the first night I felt like, you know, wow, I am in 'New York fucking City.'
Me: That was the first night I felt like wow, 'I have thrown up in so many public bathrooms.'
You: We never talk like this anymore.
Me: We never talk like what anymore?
You: You know, joke about the lame shit we used to do. Don't you with things could have worked out between us?
Me: I can't believe we went to that book reading almost a year ago. I feel like a fully disgruntled New Yorker now.
You: That didn't take long at all. Did you ever read the book?
Me: The American Apparel book? Yeah. It was short and I found the the entire book experiential.
You: I don't think I got it.
Me: Thats too bad I think I more-or-less enjoyed it. It took me a while to finally get around to reading it so yeah.
You: Yeah.
Me: Did I ever tell you that I have seen Tao Lin so many times near NYU.
You: Was he on his way to Bobst Library?
Me: Probably, I swear the guy must think I am stocking him. I am sure he recognizes me. I try to send him Facebook posts hoping he will look at my profile picture and remember me.
You: Why do you care if he remembers me?
Me: I don't know, It would be cool. I want him to be like "Hey, I know you from the internet." and I might reply, "Hey, I know you from the internet/your books."
You: That might happen.
Me: Or not, I want to read the new book.
You: There is another book? Damn that was fast.
Me: Yeah, I don't think I could 'crank' out two books in two years.
You: We should try and see him again.
Me: Maybe and maybe he will recognize me and say 'Hey, I wanted to tell you somethings all those times I saw you,' and I would reply 'Oh yeah? Well I want to know what you are about to say.'
You: I really hope that happens for you.
Me: I really hope that I don't come off as a weird stalker.
You: I really hope you are kidding about all of this.
Me: I really hope that I am too.
You: Do you think the new book will be the same kind of thing as the last one?
Me: I am not sure. I am sure I will read it and like it regardless of content or value.
You: That is a lot of confidence.
Me: I am willing to commit my self to the notion that Tao Lin is favorable.
You: So will you start drinking Iced Coffee from Think?
Me: Nah, I am a hot coffee person but always Think.
You: Do you think Mickey Rourke drinks Think Coffee?
Me: No way, that guy is crazy. Have you seen his movies?
You: Yeah, he is pretty good.
Me: Pretty good, the guy is fucking crazy.
You: But don't you think he drinks coffee?
Me: The guy most likely eats small children.
You: I don't think that is accurate.
Me: I have to get off this thing.
You: Me too.
[some hours later]
Me: You still up?
You: Yeah. Always.
Me: I've been thinking about Mickey Rourke.
You: I don't find that hard to believe.
Me: I have decided I don't think he is that scary. I just started imaging him dressed as a teddy bear or another fuzzy creature.
You: And that is what changed your mind?
Me: Yes. I think he might be good with kids or small animals.
You: You want to see if he will baby sit next week for your 'kids?'
Me: I am not sure if I would be ready for such a 'commitment.'
You: Clearly you aren't.
[some hours later]
You: I tried to read Tao Lin's book.
Me: Shoplifting from American Apparel?
You: Yeah, I can't/won't think I will finish it.
Me: You should try.
You: I don't think I like the syntax.
Me: That is a shame. I think you are making a big mistake.
You: It sounds too much like some people I know, it kind of freaks me out.
Me: Maybe that is the point?
You: I do not see any point right now honestly. I am more-or-less unhappy with my experience.
Me: I guess its not for everyone. You will like Richard Yates.
You: But it hasn't come out yet. I don't think I 'get' Tao Lin's books.
Me: I don't think there is anything really to 'get.' That is less-or-more a shitty excuse.
You: Well excuse me.
Me: Sorry, sorry. I got carried away. Did I tell you my great-grandfather was a bear-knuckle fighter on the docks in lower Manhattan during the Depression.
You: What the hell, no?
Me: Oh, I saw my grandfather this week and he told me all about this guy. He was basically the greatest person who ever lived/died.
You: Because of the Depression fighting?
Me: No, because he apparently killed a guy.
You: Wow, that is nuts is it true?
Me: It's supposed to be. I do not care if it is true or not. He is awesome, cooler than Mickey Rourke for sure.
You: Still thinking about Mickey Rourke?
Me: Haha, yes I can't stop. I can't stop imagining him walking one of those kids on a leash. I love it.
You: Your so lame.
Me: I can handle that. But your lucky I don't bear-knuckle fight you for talking to me like that.
You: Yeah, that will be the day.
Me: Lower Manhattan in the Depression. I can't even fathom what that was like.
You: I bet it was pretty shitty.
Me: More-or-less.
You: I am going to try to go bed. Lets meet up at Think Coffee this week.
Me: I would like that. Spanish latte and grilled cheese.
You: I am glad we caught up on this thing. I hate the interweb, you know.
Me: Me too.
You: You too.
[some hours later]
Me: You around?
[minutes later]
Me: You there?
[minutes later]
Me: You ignoring me?
[minutes later]
Me: Liars In Love.
[minutes later]
You: The book? or Us?
this one is for your future
Me: Silly me.
You: Silly you.
Me: Oh, you.
You: Oh, me?
Me: Yes?
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Me: I hate the beach.
You: That is un-American.
Me: I doubt that.
You: George Washington.
Me: That makes no sense to me.
You: Your over thinking it.
Me: The beach?
You: No, George Washington.
Me: Have you had Pinkberry before?
You: Ugh, don't make me puke.
Me: Have you had Pinkberry?
You: No [starts puking uncontrollably and looking at Me with such distain].
Me: "I'll never let go Jack."
You: Are you serious?
Me: It was worth a shot.
You: Hardly.
this one’s for us
Me: I had dream about you.
You: You had dream about me?
Me: Yeah.
You: Do you want to tell me about it?
Me: Not really.
Me: Wouldn't it be nice if we could wake up?
You: In the morning when the day is new?
Me: Really?
You: It was worth a shot.
Me: Fair enough.
You: Your complicated.
Me: Your boring me.
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Me: Anything new on Netflix Instant Play?
You: No. Ask again.
Me: Anything new on Netflix Instant Play?
You: Still No.
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Me: I hate coffee today.
You: That is such a mistake.
Me: How do you figure that.
You: How else are you going to relieve stress.
Me: Coffee doesn't relieve stress does it?
You: No, but yelling at the Barista at Starbucks does.
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Me: I feel like I know less today than I did yesterday.
You: By tomorrow you will know nothing.
Me: Probably or I will know as much as you.
You: Well I know nothing.
Me: Touche.
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this one’s on you.
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Me: Can I tell you something?
You: If I say no will you stop asking me?
Me: Highly unlikely, so can I?
You: Go ahead.
Me: We will know less and less what it means to be human.
You: That might be the most profound thing you have ever said.
Me: I didn't say it, it's a quote.
You: Oh, well who said that?
Me: I don't know. I think I read it somewhere.
You: That is the most profound thing you have ever read and then said to me.
Me: Thanks
You: Your welcome.
Me: Oh I found it. It's from 'The Book of Predictions.'
You: Sounds interesting.
Me: It wasn't.
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Me: Do you still dream?
You: No.
Me: I'm done dreaming.
You: Seriously?
Me: No, I need my dreams.
6 tags
Me: When is childhood over?
You: When ever you realize it's almost over.
Me: So now?
You: So now.
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Me: Do you think literacy is dead?
You: I don't think much these days.
Me: Yes, the heat.
You: I am willing to blame the heat.
Me: But really, do you think literacy is dead?
You: Sometimes.
Me: You think literacy is dead sometimes? How do you figure that?
You: I don't, I don't care really.
Me: But what about your family?
You: What does that have to do with my family?
Me: Everything.
You: Nothing.
Me: Your not seeing my point.
You: I guess I am not seeing much these days either.
Me: The heat.
You: The heat.
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Me: I want to show you something.
You: What is it?
Me: It's my favorite color.
You: You want me to see a color?
Me: Yes. Here it is.
You: What do you call that?
Me: I call it Sunset Red.
You: I call it Burgundy.
Me: I think I like Sunset Red best.
You: What ever makes you happy.
Me: Sunset Red makes me happy.
You: Some Burgundy would make me happy if your asking.
Me: I wasn't.
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Me: What is on your mind?
You: I have been watching my neighbors.
Me: Anything interesting?
You: Not really, it is mostly empty apartments.
Me: I used to do that until I started noticing my neighbors were watching back.
You: Thats what I am afraid of. Do you ever get scared?
Me: Of what?
You: I don't know anything- any irrational fears?
Me: No, do you?
You: Oh, well I guess I really don't like walking on sidewalk grates but I try not to think about those things.
You: I try not to think about most things.
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the next one’s always on me.
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Me: Well, this isn't goodbye.
You: It isn't?
Me: This is more like the beginning.
You: Well, what are you trying to say then?
Me: I guess have been looking for something more like this.