Nov23

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Here are some follow-ups to previous posts.

After the one about Mrs. Instructor, she let me know she hasn’t subscribed to my blog because

Awwwhhhh… My very own stalker. Just what I always wanted.

After my Sensei goes to Singapore post, (dang, I should’ve called it that!) Ju-Lyn and I were talking about the visit. I wrote:

She responded, “Lest you think we are such love all, serve all folks, it really is because of you. Like I told him, any friend/sensei of Ilsa’s is a friend of mine.”

Awwwhhhh again.

For his part, Sensei asked me to assure him that Ju-Lyn wasn’t a serial killer.

Awwwhhhh. Wait, no.

He’s the one who’s afraid? Not the local lady inviting a random stranger to join her family for dinner? [Hubby’s note: That sounds like the start of a horror movie.] But Sensei isn’t a part of the blog community, so he doesn’t understand the bonds that form and relationships that grow through the written word (and often, accompanying photos).

But after their meeting, he told me they were very nice people, easy to get along with, and, “I can see why you like her.”

Awwwhhhh on behalf of Ju-Lyn.

Confirming this was a long time coming, I found the below in my Random File of Death, aka “Photos,” from April 2023. After my post about meeting two blog buddies in Ohio, Ju-Lyn commented:

Aren’t her words at the bottom beautiful? But instead of fulfilling that, I had to send That Guy to do my happy work for me. Lame.

The only thing from that list I didn’t remember and mention to Ju-Lyn was ugly vegetables, but I suppose I can find those anywhere. Sensei did, in fact, send me pics from the botanical garden, though I didn’t know what they were at the time.

Also from 2023, this picture I took after squealing in excitement at the sight of it.

Of course I immediately thought of Ju-Lyn.

I’ll just have to go to Singapore myself some day. “This isn’t over yet, Ju-Lyn!” I shout while raising my fist to the heavens, or in the general direction of Singapore as though we’re in the middle of some epic feud rather than quite the opposite.

Y’all are super smart. Indeed, fondue is the national dish of Switzerland. It’s also cute how many of you assured me that you didn’t look at the comments first. 😛 Thanks for staying honest.

I landed upon another easy one, but after this, I’m going to make it harder!

Q: This 1994 movie broke new ground through its extensive use of CGI and digital editing, which inserted its main character into dozens of scenes of stock and historical footage.

And go!

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62 responses »

  1. Ohhh, movies. My ONE weak spot 😉 I’m going to have to give a pass on that trivia.

    And I don’t blame Sensei-san for being worried. Most women murderers use poison after all, so it doesn’t matter how martial art’y one might be, can’t do much if you’re lying on the ground all poisoned up!

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    • Did you know that Tom Hanks ad-libbed “My name is Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump”? Just like “Here’s looking at you, kid” was 🙃

      What I’m coming to realize is that I’m going to have to find you another nickname. Ilsa has gone mainstream? 🤓

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      • That is a terrific ad lib! Tom Hanks is great. I’m almost certain “Here’s looking at you, kid” was the Casablanca quote I got at trivia night when Hubs and I were out with the Senseis!

        And, you’re right. 😦 Calling me Ilsa is no longer just OUR thing. I’m very sorry the word is out, but you will always and forever be the first, and for a long time, the only, person to call me that. Although once, months ago, Hubby did, and I was like, “No, hon, no. You’re not Ewe.” 😉

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      • Awww… I guess it’s the way of things, first it’s a scary innovation, then people try to embrace it, then it becomes the norm? 🙂 What did your husband think of what you said? Did he get the EWe? 😀

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      • You sound like Malcolm Gladwell talking about that one chair. That makes sense if you’ve read that particular book. I forget which one. They sort of run together for me. David and Goliath, maybe? Unsure. Anyhow, I had to explain to Hubs, but he got it. He’s cool. Eventually he (and I) will have to get used to people calling me that. I’m looking forward to it. 🙂 EWe should fly out for my launch party!!!! Srsly!

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  5. Oh jee, I can’t imagine what Durian Street smells like! You’ll just have to go to Singapore one day. It just looks amazing and hope you and your blog friend can meet and hang out!

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    • Haha on the street smell. Nothing out of the ordinary, though it would otherwise be an excellent place for a serial killer to bury bodies in the back yard. (I may watch too many movies or something.) I do so hope I can get to Singapore myself some day too! Thanks, Ab. 🙂

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  6. Thanks for the updates, Betsy 🙂 Not all online stalkers are as friendly as Mrs. Instructor. Thankfully, the lady who stalked me on the WordPress blogs I followed, after I unsubscribed from her blog, finally gave up and left me in peace. As for the close friendships we develop, like with Ju-Lyn in Indonesia, we can never be too careful. The threat of deception and fraud are all too real for those who have fallen victim. Thank the gods that Sensei is well-practiced in self-defense techniques 😀

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  9. I guess I invited you to be my stalker, Betsy. WordPress lost my email address I used for 10 years. I clicked different links throughout the years and got to a point where no WordPress-related links came to my email. I don’t know if it was good or bad. When they lost my email address I couldn’t sign in. They wanted me to change to a different email address. I had no choice. After that, I invited all the WordPress mails in.

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  12. Your text response about the BlogFriend Meetup reeks of “free spirit”. I need to find that frame of mind more often – makes for great writing. In the meantime I had to look up “durian” because l can’t sleep at night if I don’t know the definitions of words I’ve never heard before. “Spiny fruit… fetid smell… highly esteemed…” Wow; there’s a lot going on there.

    Forrest Gump! (and I’m not even checking the other comments this time to see if I’m right 🙂 )

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    • I apologize for sending even a whiff of a keep-you-up-at-night word your way, Dave. But isn’t it fun to learn new things? And, yeah, durians are a curious fruit, for sure. That’s why I have to try one some day!

      Apparently this trivia wasn’t a new thing you needed to learn. 😉

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