Friday night Jim, Justin and my new Florida friend Alexis (yay!) went out to dinner/hung-out at the house. Which means, we officially had our first visitor! As much as there is a ton left to do in the house, it was great to be able to show off all that we have been able to put into it. The conversation at dinner turned a bit political (yes I am aware of proper social etiquette that declares we stay on neutral subjects). I just think politics and social issues have been in the forefront of our minds since the move. I think I can speak for Justin when I say that with the election coming up, and not living in blatantly Liberal Massachusetts anymore, we have been faced with the reality that not everyone aligns with our core values. I realize that I have taken for granted knowing, or having a general idea of where people stand on certain social issues. On the basis of his stand on women's issues alone, I am not excited about the Paul Ryan choice or the Romney/Ryan ticket for that matter... and the Republican National Convention is coming to Tampa on the 27th. One of my frustrations is lack of consistency, citing the sanctity of life as a reason to be against abortion, but supporting the death penalty. Saying that government should be out of our business but in my uterus, etc.
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| http://feministing.com/2012/08/16/infographic-why-paul-ryan-is-terrible-for-women/ |
While I was sitting there, wondering if my new friend wanted to run out of the room, I was comforted by the fact that even though the four of us did not agree on everything and at times anything, we were able to talk about it. I do hope that people vote in this election, even if it is to exercise a right that someone had to fight for us to have.
Last night Justin and I watched the Hunger Games for the first time. I totally have an obsession with futuristic novels about totalitarian regimes (1984 anyone?!). I just love the social commentary. As with most situations where I have read the book and seen the movies, I always feel the book more. I did, however think that the movie was able to capture the book very well though, and I am excited to see what they do with Catching Fire.
Dope Hunger Games related jam- set to Rihanna's We Found Love
I was thinking that I may highlight random sexist experiences, ranging from the miniscule to the monumental as they occur. I just want to be clear that I am using sexist to mean any instance in which men or women are treated differently based on their sex. Yesterday's was when Jim. Justin and I were at a Hibachi grill for dinner. I have been unofficially conducting a social experiment for the last 5+ years which is noting where the server places the check when I go out to eat with a man. The vast majority of the time, let's say 70-80% of the time for the sake of this post, the bill is placed on the man's side of the table. I'd say 27-17% in the middle and 3% on my side. Last night Jim, Justin and I were sitting in a row in that order. The server gave the check to Jim, I put a card in it and gave it back to the server. When she returned, she gave the bill back to Jim, who of course had to hand it back to me to sign. Of course I do not think that this is intentional, in fact I think it is extremely subliminal. I would love to know your findings in the field. Next time you are out with a member of the opposite sex, see where the check is dropped.
Nala Update:
For those of you who just read this to know what Nala is up to...
I wanted to share with you a hidden camera footage of what she has been up to.
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| Yes, she is sitting at an open door looking longing out the window |
I can't understand it, is she hiding from potential prey so she can jut out and attack? Is she so used to being held captive that she needs to feel locked in at all times?
Today marks my last weekend before I am a graduate student... I might have to spend it relaxingly (that word totally needs to exist).
Melanie
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