...he would have a strong presence despite his calm and quiet demeanor . He would be fluent in 3 languages, but able to greet people and ask them about their day in half a dozen more, such that you find him simultaneously fascinating and intimidating. At first, you feel that you should choose your words carefully around him in an attempt to match his ability to articulate (in several different tongues). Self conscious of the fact that you can barely recall how to ask your Venezuelan co-worker how his weekend was (in Spanish), you are terrified of giving the impression that you also haven't entirely grasped the English language. As you get to know him, however, you realize that he finds your tangential conversational style and your often child-like giddiness and enthusiasm charming. Perhaps you are the yin to his yang, the outgoing to his reserved. And this is could be the beginning of a beautiful symbiotic relationship, each of your admiring the qualities that the other has always been embarrassed of, while challenging one another to step outside of that comfort zone.Who knows, maybe in time he will have you speaking Latin, and you will have him dancing like no one is watching whenever a Shakira song comes on over the loud speaker at the grocery store.
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Friday, February 28, 2014
Mr. Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA
If this beer were a man...
...he would have a strong presence despite his calm and quiet demeanor . He would be fluent in 3 languages, but able to greet people and ask them about their day in half a dozen more, such that you find him simultaneously fascinating and intimidating. At first, you feel that you should choose your words carefully around him in an attempt to match his ability to articulate (in several different tongues). Self conscious of the fact that you can barely recall how to ask your Venezuelan co-worker how his weekend was (in Spanish), you are terrified of giving the impression that you also haven't entirely grasped the English language. As you get to know him, however, you realize that he finds your tangential conversational style and your often child-like giddiness and enthusiasm charming. Perhaps you are the yin to his yang, the outgoing to his reserved. And this is could be the beginning of a beautiful symbiotic relationship, each of your admiring the qualities that the other has always been embarrassed of, while challenging one another to step outside of that comfort zone.Who knows, maybe in time he will have you speaking Latin, and you will have him dancing like no one is watching whenever a Shakira song comes on over the loud speaker at the grocery store.
...he would have a strong presence despite his calm and quiet demeanor . He would be fluent in 3 languages, but able to greet people and ask them about their day in half a dozen more, such that you find him simultaneously fascinating and intimidating. At first, you feel that you should choose your words carefully around him in an attempt to match his ability to articulate (in several different tongues). Self conscious of the fact that you can barely recall how to ask your Venezuelan co-worker how his weekend was (in Spanish), you are terrified of giving the impression that you also haven't entirely grasped the English language. As you get to know him, however, you realize that he finds your tangential conversational style and your often child-like giddiness and enthusiasm charming. Perhaps you are the yin to his yang, the outgoing to his reserved. And this is could be the beginning of a beautiful symbiotic relationship, each of your admiring the qualities that the other has always been embarrassed of, while challenging one another to step outside of that comfort zone.Who knows, maybe in time he will have you speaking Latin, and you will have him dancing like no one is watching whenever a Shakira song comes on over the loud speaker at the grocery store.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Ms. Two Brothers Domaine DuPage French Country Style Ale
If this beer were a woman...
a slight aura of sophistication and girl next door charm beams from her. Without being overwhelming or dominating, she dazzles people with her intellect and keeps people on their toes with witty banter. At times her banter and intellect makes people go "Damn, that girl be one smart cookie. Now I kind of want a cookie." Then shows her childish side when she frolics through the room singing "shake it like a polaroid picture. Hey Ya. Hey Ya" while singing into a hair brush. This makes people go "Damn, that girl is cuckoo for cocoa puffs...or for old school Kodak pictures. I think they made polaroids. Actually, who I am kidding, I don't remember that long ago. Damn, I'm old." This girl makes people rant a bit; hopefully people keep most or all of these thoughts to yourself. Because then they sound like the crazy ones.
To those she truly cares for, despite her country of origin (France) she is no pushover and does not surrender but rather challenges others to be better. Her accent rarely comes out but when it does so it does in a sheepish cute nature. This voice never fails to yield a smile. She's the type of girl who you can seemingly have nothing in common with but everything at the same time. This girl is accepting and appreciative of you differences that leads to life being comfortable without getting dull. Her seemingly contradictory traits and behavior may be difficult to predict, but keeps people coming back for more and more and more. Like the energizer bunny she makes people keep going and going and going until you expire. Who knows if that's death or the duration of your relationship. Time will tell (along with that being a bit of a sadistic comment, o well; that may be another rant to hopefully keep to yourself).
To those she truly cares for, despite her country of origin (France) she is no pushover and does not surrender but rather challenges others to be better. Her accent rarely comes out but when it does so it does in a sheepish cute nature. This voice never fails to yield a smile. She's the type of girl who you can seemingly have nothing in common with but everything at the same time. This girl is accepting and appreciative of you differences that leads to life being comfortable without getting dull. Her seemingly contradictory traits and behavior may be difficult to predict, but keeps people coming back for more and more and more. Like the energizer bunny she makes people keep going and going and going until you expire. Who knows if that's death or the duration of your relationship. Time will tell (along with that being a bit of a sadistic comment, o well; that may be another rant to hopefully keep to yourself).
Mr. Magic Hat Elder Betty
If this beer were a man...
...he'd be a people-pleaser. He would rather be in the group's good graces than put his foot down and make tough decisions, and you cringe at the idea of him overseeing any type of project. As someone who quotes Bambi more than you'd like to admit, and cries at
work at least twice a quarter, you still have more balls than he does when it comes
to taking command of the situation. He's great at telling everyone exactly what they want to hear, but lacks the follow through to make it happen. Remove the pressures of decision-making and delegating, and he suddenly leaves a much sweeter taste in your mouth (with a slightly fruity aftertaste...but that might just be due to the fact that he can unapologetically rock a pair of flared jeans and a dark cabled turtleneck sweater any day of the week). And if that's not enough to sway you, you're certain he supports the responsible application of welfare, affirmative action and universal preschool.
...he'd be a people-pleaser. He would rather be in the group's good graces than put his foot down and make tough decisions, and you cringe at the idea of him overseeing any type of project. As someone who quotes Bambi more than you'd like to admit, and cries at
work at least twice a quarter, you still have more balls than he does when it comes
to taking command of the situation. He's great at telling everyone exactly what they want to hear, but lacks the follow through to make it happen. Remove the pressures of decision-making and delegating, and he suddenly leaves a much sweeter taste in your mouth (with a slightly fruity aftertaste...but that might just be due to the fact that he can unapologetically rock a pair of flared jeans and a dark cabled turtleneck sweater any day of the week). And if that's not enough to sway you, you're certain he supports the responsible application of welfare, affirmative action and universal preschool. Mr. Samuel Adams "Maple Pecan Porter"
If this beer were a man...
...you would enjoy being in his presence, despite your frustration about not being able to peg him right off the bat. He's enigmatic and you have a difficult time compartmentalizing him, as he fits in many different boxes (and it's yet to determine if yours is one of them). He both reinforces and challenges your concept of men from the south. As an avid listening of NPR, he knows a little bit about everything. He's an informational jack of all trades, master of none. He has a leanness that suggests that he is physically stronger than he first
appears, and skin several shades darker than golden, a result of years of landscaping in the sun. And although he wears a sweater, you would bet your beer money that his chenille is concealing a wicked farmer's tan. He's the embodiment of southern comfort, always going out of his way to accommodate others, and the feminist in you dies a little each time you find yourself thinking that you wish he was a little less sweet, and a little more manly.
...you would enjoy being in his presence, despite your frustration about not being able to peg him right off the bat. He's enigmatic and you have a difficult time compartmentalizing him, as he fits in many different boxes (and it's yet to determine if yours is one of them). He both reinforces and challenges your concept of men from the south. As an avid listening of NPR, he knows a little bit about everything. He's an informational jack of all trades, master of none. He has a leanness that suggests that he is physically stronger than he first appears, and skin several shades darker than golden, a result of years of landscaping in the sun. And although he wears a sweater, you would bet your beer money that his chenille is concealing a wicked farmer's tan. He's the embodiment of southern comfort, always going out of his way to accommodate others, and the feminist in you dies a little each time you find yourself thinking that you wish he was a little less sweet, and a little more manly.
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