I think that I got it right.

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Doc Samson said that I should use this space to talk about my feelings of recent events and get feedback from people about what THEY think about those recent events so I can better understand social norms, thus making me more confident. And, some other stuff. I forget.

So, there was a fire and it was scary. But I got to help out and that felt good. There was a little baby horse that was hurt and I felt really bad for it. I hope it is okay.

It was fun going out clubbing! Paige was being all silly about what she was wearing before we left. Amanda was being all silly about me having to wear leather before we left. I borrowed stuff and got to be dressed up. It was fun. I guess I really never thought about how clothes are like an artform/communication-thing before. I don't know how to express that thought.

I went to the meeting and joined Red X! I will get to learn all sorts of things about helping people. I'm very excited about this, because I think that I want to help people as a job. Maybe?

I also got to go out to the movies with everyone! It was great. And I met Bobby and we had ice cream and I absolutely ADORE ice cream. It was really cool, like Bobby.

Today was something called Easter, and there was also something called Passover before. One is about eating chocolate and the other is about not eating bread? I think there was stuff in my history book about them. They are like Christmas and the lighting-candles-holiday-that-I-can't-spell, right? I remember those from the institution, because everyone was sad. But Easter and Passover seem to be more happy, so that is good. Plus, my roomies gave me a chocolate egg with a cream filling!

Comments

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From: x_kitten
2004-04-12 01:46 am (local)

Today is still Passover, and it ends at sundown on Tuesday. It is kind of about not eating bread in memory of the people of Israel's escape from slavery in egypt. The people of Israel didn't have any warning that they were going to have to flee, so they didn't have time to make provisions. That meant they didn't let their bread rise before they cooked it, so in their memory we don't eat any breads that have risen, but instead we have matzah. If you want to try it, you can find me in the kitchen tonight...

Also, the lighting candles holiday is called chanunkah. It's actually a happy holiday about the miracles of God.

It'll be good to have you join us in Red-X! :D


From: x_sanfuaiyaa
2004-04-12 04:39 am (local)

Matzah? Is that what it's called? I thought I was eating sheets of perforated cardboard. It's horrible! How can you celebrate a joyous occasion with such nauseating food?


From: x_crowdofone
2004-04-12 04:56 am (local)

I liked it.

And it's symbolic, like she said. If you wanna try going back in time and offering Moses catering services, go right ahead. ;)


From: x_sanfuaiyaa
2004-04-12 05:04 am (local)

Hmm.

Ms. Dane, you would not happen to have time travel as a secondary mutation, would you?


From: x_kitten
2004-04-12 10:15 am (local)

Well, you didn't have to have it, and I'm sorry you didn't like it. That will probably teach you to go around eating strange foods stored in the kitchen.

And yes, matzah - see symbolism, see reflection, see memory and history. Shall I be a jerk about your religion in return?


From: x_sanfuaiyaa
2004-04-12 12:59 pm (local)

Note to self: No more experimentation with food. Disaster will result.

I wasn't trying to insult your religion, I was just saying that afflicting yourself to remember what seems to be an auspicious occasion defeats the purpose, no?

And I don't have a religion to insult, per se. Religion in Japan is . . . complicated, to say the least.


From: x_kitten
2004-04-12 02:48 pm (local)

There are good ways to experiment with food - most of them involve having someone who's opinions you trust/respect with you, or else a willingness to be unhappy with some of your experiments.

It's all right. I was out of line, but your response took me off guard. Most people I know don't actively dislike matzah, they just don't particularly like it. And the holiday is about remembering our escape from slavery - there is joy and sorrow intermixed. The joy just wins out.


From: x_cloud
2004-04-12 08:21 am (local)

Wow, Passover sounds really important. I would like to try your matzah, thank you. Did the people of Israel make it? I mean, I have seen the news and lots of bad things are happening in Israel.

Chanunkah wasn't a very happy holiday at the institution, but I will take your word for it that it was supposed to be.

I am happy to be in Red-X!


From: x_kitten
2004-04-12 09:20 am (local)

Passover is definitely important, but it's not the most important holiday. And you're welcome to the matzah. The stuff I have is store bought, but I know people who make their own. Also, there is a difference between the people of Israel/the children of Israel (which are both just other ways of saying 'Jewish people') and the people in Israel. And yes, a lot of bad things are happening in Israel.

Would you like to hear the story of Chanukah?


From: x_cloud
2004-04-12 09:26 am (local)

Yes, I would like to hear the story. :-)