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Dita Parker
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Because nosferatus need love too
Friday, October 25, 2019
Somebody that I used to know
I recently found out that someone I’ve known for 20+ years had been close by for a considerable amount of time without making contact. We’ve been separated by geography for years now, and have seen each other a mere handful of times over the past ten years. But modern tech provides all the tools we need to keep in touch, and I have tried to keep the lines open, but the lines have grown quieter and quieter over the years. There’s work and family and probably a host of things I don’t know about. And that’s okay.
Friendships shouldn’t be forced, ever. What brings and glues people together sometimes stops applying. Timetables conflict. Lifestyles conflict. Foundations crumble or were never that solid to begin with. And we are two very private, self-sufficient girls in an awfully public, self-aggrandizing world, not prone to splashing our daily life out in the open for the other to track. That’s a conscious, personal choice that comes with a price: make the effort one-on-one or risk losing touch. But…not a single call or email, no attempt to touch base. Nothing. She obviously didn’t feel the need to. And I guess it’s none of my business why. Having said that, is it petty of me to feel dismayed? Friendships are rewarding and enriching. They are also time-consuming and sometimes one-sided. I didn’t feel ours was either.
Maybe we just lacked that zing, that magic ingredient that allows you to pick up where you left off eons ago? We didn’t have that, did we? Time and space managed to do damage. We weren’t invested enough to take care of repairs. I still hope you’re happy, whatever makes you happy these days. I hope your children thrive; they always seemed as delightful and insightful as their mom. I hope you stay safe and curious. And I hope freedom doesn’t become too lonely a road. No man is an island. Many women are.
Friendships shouldn’t be forced, ever. What brings and glues people together sometimes stops applying. Timetables conflict. Lifestyles conflict. Foundations crumble or were never that solid to begin with. And we are two very private, self-sufficient girls in an awfully public, self-aggrandizing world, not prone to splashing our daily life out in the open for the other to track. That’s a conscious, personal choice that comes with a price: make the effort one-on-one or risk losing touch. But…not a single call or email, no attempt to touch base. Nothing. She obviously didn’t feel the need to. And I guess it’s none of my business why. Having said that, is it petty of me to feel dismayed? Friendships are rewarding and enriching. They are also time-consuming and sometimes one-sided. I didn’t feel ours was either.
Maybe we just lacked that zing, that magic ingredient that allows you to pick up where you left off eons ago? We didn’t have that, did we? Time and space managed to do damage. We weren’t invested enough to take care of repairs. I still hope you’re happy, whatever makes you happy these days. I hope your children thrive; they always seemed as delightful and insightful as their mom. I hope you stay safe and curious. And I hope freedom doesn’t become too lonely a road. No man is an island. Many women are.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Hit my heart
An old friend reached out on WhatsApp: “👀 u on the internet”
“??!!”
She sent me a link.
Oh. Ok. So I tick all the boxes. It’s just that…I don’t like boxes, or labels, or *shudder* diagnosing life and living and the human experience as some sort of condition you suffer from. Life is life, living is living, emotions are emotions, and that’s that as far as I’m concerned. But I recognize myself in that list. Not sure what I’m supposed to do with it. [Nature? Nurture? The wages of being a third culture kid?] I thanked her with emojis, a kiss and a shrug.
Do you recognize yourself, reading that list? What if you do, the world favoring and lauding extroverts, as it tends to do, still? What if you don’t? Does it matter? Live and let live, I say. Let a hundred flowers blossom, and then some. Unless you’re a sadistic bastard bent on making the world a worse place. In which case: may you step on a Lego. No, seriously, step away from the dark side! Dance into the light!! It’s never too late to mend!!! No? Then come see me and let’s see who’s who and what’s what. Oh yes. High-functioning introverts; not to be confused with delicate blooms. 😘🤷♀️
“??!!”
She sent me a link.
Oh. Ok. So I tick all the boxes. It’s just that…I don’t like boxes, or labels, or *shudder* diagnosing life and living and the human experience as some sort of condition you suffer from. Life is life, living is living, emotions are emotions, and that’s that as far as I’m concerned. But I recognize myself in that list. Not sure what I’m supposed to do with it. [Nature? Nurture? The wages of being a third culture kid?] I thanked her with emojis, a kiss and a shrug.
Do you recognize yourself, reading that list? What if you do, the world favoring and lauding extroverts, as it tends to do, still? What if you don’t? Does it matter? Live and let live, I say. Let a hundred flowers blossom, and then some. Unless you’re a sadistic bastard bent on making the world a worse place. In which case: may you step on a Lego. No, seriously, step away from the dark side! Dance into the light!! It’s never too late to mend!!! No? Then come see me and let’s see who’s who and what’s what. Oh yes. High-functioning introverts; not to be confused with delicate blooms. 😘🤷♀️
Friday, October 4, 2019
Never would I ever
A pilotless plane. Would you board one? They can’t possibly have a protocol and contingency for every billion gazillion things and chain of events; possible, improbable, unforeseeable. So someday, somewhere, somehow, something will go wrong. Yeah yeah yeah, accidents happen with a pilot and co-pilot on board, but with zero pilots on board to course-correct? Just imagine.
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. How may I help you?
What the hell’s the matter? Everyone’s freaking out back there. Are we gonna land or crash or what?
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. I am the first official version but still learning. Please use simple words and short sentences if you wish to communicate.
Is the plane ok? Are we landing?
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. This plane is a model 010 and new to our fleet. We are scheduled to land at five zero five pm local time. Enjoy your flight with Aero Nautical.
But that’s like…what…two hours from now! Why are we gliding down, because that’s how it feels?
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. I am the first official version but still learning. Please use simple words and short sentences if you wish to communicate.
So the plane is ok? We’re not crashing?
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. This plane is a model 010 and new to our fleet. Enjoy your flight with Aero Nautical.
We are heading toward the Alaska Range.
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. The Alaska Range. Highest Peak: Denali. Peak height: 20,322 feet, or, 6,194 meters.
Well, yes, that’s kinda what we’re worried about back here. We’re losing altitude.
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. Our cruising altitude is 32,000 feet. Our cruising altitude is 31,000 feet. Our cruising altitude is 30,000 feet.
Oh my god, we’re not landing, we’re crashing!
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. We are scheduled to land at five zero five pm local time. Enjoy your flight with Aero Nautical.
Does anyone know how to open this door?
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. This door is bullet, blast and drill resistant and secured for your safety. Enjoy your flight with Aero Nautical.
Avery, you need to pull up right fucking now or we’ll crash!
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. I am the first official version but still learning. Please use simple words and short sentences if you wish to communicate.
PULL UP! PULL UP!!!
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. I am the first official version but still learning. Please use a moderate voice volume if you wish to communicate.
Pull. Up. Go up. Up. Up!
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. I am the first official version but still learning. Do you have a question?
Fuck fuck fuck. Does anyone know how to fly this thing? We need to open this door!
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. This door is bullet, blast and drill resistant and secured for your safety. Enjoy your flight with Aero Nautical.
I need to step out of the office for a bit and take a trip. Wish me safe travels? Promise to behave? Hope to see you soon, sweetie darlings.
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. How may I help you?
What the hell’s the matter? Everyone’s freaking out back there. Are we gonna land or crash or what?
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. I am the first official version but still learning. Please use simple words and short sentences if you wish to communicate.
Is the plane ok? Are we landing?
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. This plane is a model 010 and new to our fleet. We are scheduled to land at five zero five pm local time. Enjoy your flight with Aero Nautical.
But that’s like…what…two hours from now! Why are we gliding down, because that’s how it feels?
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. I am the first official version but still learning. Please use simple words and short sentences if you wish to communicate.
So the plane is ok? We’re not crashing?
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. This plane is a model 010 and new to our fleet. Enjoy your flight with Aero Nautical.
We are heading toward the Alaska Range.
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. The Alaska Range. Highest Peak: Denali. Peak height: 20,322 feet, or, 6,194 meters.
Well, yes, that’s kinda what we’re worried about back here. We’re losing altitude.
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. Our cruising altitude is 32,000 feet. Our cruising altitude is 31,000 feet. Our cruising altitude is 30,000 feet.
Oh my god, we’re not landing, we’re crashing!
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. We are scheduled to land at five zero five pm local time. Enjoy your flight with Aero Nautical.
Does anyone know how to open this door?
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. This door is bullet, blast and drill resistant and secured for your safety. Enjoy your flight with Aero Nautical.
Avery, you need to pull up right fucking now or we’ll crash!
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. I am the first official version but still learning. Please use simple words and short sentences if you wish to communicate.
PULL UP! PULL UP!!!
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. I am the first official version but still learning. Please use a moderate voice volume if you wish to communicate.
Pull. Up. Go up. Up. Up!
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. I am the first official version but still learning. Do you have a question?
Fuck fuck fuck. Does anyone know how to fly this thing? We need to open this door!
Hello, I am Avery Avatar. This door is bullet, blast and drill resistant and secured for your safety. Enjoy your flight with Aero Nautical.
I need to step out of the office for a bit and take a trip. Wish me safe travels? Promise to behave? Hope to see you soon, sweetie darlings.
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