inlikeflynn

I'm filled with sweet, creamy indifference lately, blog-wise. like a listless eclair. today sees a half-hearted update in the form of a conversation with my little sister, who recently got the word "cunt" tattooed on the inside of her lower lip

Missy: EARTHQUAKE!!!
me: OMG
I thought it was just the downstairs neighbors slam dancing
and then suddenly there was nausea.
Missy: holy crap
me: I've never been seasick in my own apartment before
and then the dishes were rattling and there was a low groaning sound
Missy: did you stand in the doorway
me: I didn't have time
by the time I'd worked out that it was an earthquake, it was over
a quickie
20 seconds max
4.5, a few miles away
Missy: that gives me tingly feelings
me: I want my next to be outside so that it feels more like the earth is moving, and not just my apartment building
because I've been in buildings that shook and swayed before
but my interest has always been that the whole damn earth moves
I want to be out on the street to really feel that
Missy: ....I NEVER WANT TO EXPERIENCE THAT WHAT ARE YOU CRAZY HOLY HELL
me: plus, if the earth's crust splits and LAVA COMES OUT, I want to have room to run like a cheetah on fire
Missy: or just a stephen on fire
me: no, no, a cheetah.
I will be on all fours
FLYING LIKE THE WIND
with spots
Missy: and a tail
me: jesus queue-jumping christ
and then I had to go to bed!
I seriously considered sleeping with my clothes and shoes on
with my camera and a flashlight, just in case
Missy: Well i'm just glad it wasn't anything too big, and am glad that you and your apartment are safe
me: me too, kid
ME TOO
think about it, though
that's the continents moving around in their sleep
it's really awesome
it's something so much bigger than anything we've built
massive rocks, held together by inertia and gravity, bumping into each other
it's BADASS
hurricanes, too, and tidal waves
Missy: basically any major natural disaster
me: basically anything
the SUN
JESUS THE SUN IS BIG
btw, if you haven't seen it already, go see Sunshine
Missy: ill look into it
I GOT A KITTEN OMGZZZZZZ
me: yeah, I saw
Missy: mommy told you right
me: yeah, she did
Missy: shes so cuddly
me: where'd she come from?
Missy: Found her wandering the streets when visiting a friend
me: didn't you JUST GET A KITTEN, like 5 minutes ago?
wasn't she called chloe, or something?
Missy: ZOOEY! and don't you dare pretend you don't love her, you do!
me: I do
what's the new kid's name?
Missy: Casey
me: not bad
guy or gal?
Missy: girly
me: she coming with you to school?
Missy: can't. i'm in the dorms
and I feel a little awful
me: well, mom'll like it as an excuse to get you home to visit as often as possible.
as if free laundry service wasn't enough


the last part I included because kittens are restorative tonics for the soul.



and the suggestion that she go to see Sunshine goes for any of you, as well. it's an extraordinary movie.