To boldly go where Illumina has never gone before- Virginia!

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 08-25-2007, 12:26 AM

Yes, that's right. I've dragged my liberal, Women's Studies-degree-holding, theater attending, New York Times reading, Seven Jeans wearing, Riedel stemware owning, Jameson drinking, coffee guzzling hide out of the New York Metro area. Talk about culture shock. Remember that scene in My Cousin Vinny when Vinny and Lisa get down to Alabama and just stand there in their leather jackets and dark sunglasses and are basically talking loud and fast about Chinese food and sticking out like sore thumbs? Yeah. That's how I feel right now. Now, I'm the biggest social chameleon of them all, make no mistake of that. I could fit in anywhere- given ample time to prepare. But this trip caught me off guard, and now I'm sitting around feeling like the most conspicuous person on the planet. I'm only sorry I didn't bring my "This is what a feminist looks like" shirt down with me :p

But yeah, it's been an interesting weekend thus far. My dear sister is attending UVA and I came down to see her off. I can't get past this feeling of innate strangeness. The air... it's so clean! The sky- I can see stars! The people- I haven't been shoved at all since I got here. It's like being in a different world. I kind of want to get one of those white pith hats and observe people from the bushes.

"Yes... Day 2 of being in Virginia. People continue to be pleasant to each other. I have been taken into their confidence by pounding back shots at the bar, and yet the continue to only exhibit hospitable behavior." How strange for someone like me. It's beautiful, make no mistake of that, but there's a town called "Lynchburg" 20 minutes away from me. I just can't get past that.

I suppose I don't really have a point to this, but I suppose the mental image of this might give someone a chuckle.

robertthebard · 08-25-2007, 10:10 AM

Yeah, one or two...

toot033 · 08-25-2007, 10:18 AM

Maybe the natives are just afraid of you .. You know like you used to see in the old movies where some one brought matches or took a polaroid of them and took their soul. If they are nice to you then you will not bring the fearful aura of New York down on them or something like that and you will go on your happy way with out hurting them. ( or I'm just wacked in the head )

Sever · 08-25-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Illumina Drathiran'ar

I kind of want to get one of those white pith hats and observe people from the bushes.

I'm conjuring a great image in my head but, even for the purpose of researching your chameleon act, it's probably ill advised.

Firestormalpha · 08-25-2007, 12:19 PM

hehe, best part is when total strangers greet you like a long lost friend, while not as common as the all-around general friendliness of the region, I've had it happen to me before.

Though I've heard certain mountain communities are a little more guarded.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 08-25-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Firestormalpha

hehe, best part is when total strangers greet you like a long lost friend, while not as common as the all-around general friendliness of the region, I've had it happen to me before.

I'm so okay with that feeling- I hear it happens in Ireland all the time. I feel like I'd be okay with it there, but here, I don't know. I feel like some sort of impostor when that happens to me here, though, for some reason. Or maybe I'm just not used to it.

Captain Obvious · 08-25-2007, 05:38 PM

Be careful! the niceness thing is an act! They are onto you!

In fact, they are watching you right now.....

Felix The Assassin · 08-25-2007, 07:05 PM

Well what exactly were *YOU* expecting from the conservative South? You'll fit right in now hon, don't worry bout it, and y'all come on back now, ya' hear!

toot033 · 08-25-2007, 07:55 PM

do I hear banjos.......

Firestormalpha · 08-25-2007, 08:14 PM

Banjos aren't quite as common as you might think, even in the south.

08-25-2007, 12:26 AM	#1
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 39 Posts: 4,673	To boldly go where Illumina has never gone before- Virginia! Yes, that's right. I've dragged my liberal, Women's Studies-degree-holding, theater attending, New York Times reading, Seven Jeans wearing, Riedel stemware owning, Jameson drinking, coffee guzzling hide out of the New York Metro area. Talk about culture shock. Remember that scene in My Cousin Vinny when Vinny and Lisa get down to Alabama and just stand there in their leather jackets and dark sunglasses and are basically talking loud and fast about Chinese food and sticking out like sore thumbs? Yeah. That's how I feel right now. Now, I'm the biggest social chameleon of them all, make no mistake of that. I could fit in anywhere- given ample time to prepare. But this trip caught me off guard, and now I'm sitting around feeling like the most conspicuous person on the planet. I'm only sorry I didn't bring my "This is what a feminist looks like" shirt down with me :p But yeah, it's been an interesting weekend thus far. My dear sister is attending UVA and I came down to see her off. I can't get past this feeling of innate strangeness. The air... it's so clean! The sky- I can see stars! The people- I haven't been shoved at all since I got here. It's like being in a different world. I kind of want to get one of those white pith hats and observe people from the bushes. "Yes... Day 2 of being in Virginia. People continue to be pleasant to each other. I have been taken into their confidence by pounding back shots at the bar, and yet the continue to only exhibit hospitable behavior." How strange for someone like me. It's beautiful, make no mistake of that, but there's a town called "Lynchburg" 20 minutes away from me. I just can't get past that. I suppose I don't really have a point to this, but I suppose the mental image of this might give someone a chuckle. __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

08-25-2007, 10:10 AM	#2
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 62 Posts: 4,537	Re: To boldly go where Illumina has never gone before- Virginia! Yeah, one or two... __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

08-25-2007, 10:18 AM	#3
toot033 Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 13, 2006 Location: The Redneck Riviera Age: 57 Posts: 892	Re: To boldly go where Illumina has never gone before- Virginia! Maybe the natives are just afraid of you .. You know like you used to see in the old movies where some one brought matches or took a polaroid of them and took their soul. If they are nice to you then you will not bring the fearful aura of New York down on them or something like that and you will go on your happy way with out hurting them. ( or I'm just wacked in the head ) __________________ 'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Ronald Reagan

08-25-2007, 12:19 PM	#5
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Re: To boldly go where Illumina has never gone before- Virginia! hehe, best part is when total strangers greet you like a long lost friend, while not as common as the all-around general friendliness of the region, I've had it happen to me before. Though I've heard certain mountain communities are a little more guarded. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

08-25-2007, 05:38 PM	#7
Captain Obvious Elminster Join Date: May 21, 2006 Location: New Zealand Age: 42 Posts: 420	Re: To boldly go where Illumina has never gone before- Virginia! Be careful! the niceness thing is an act! They are onto you! In fact, they are watching you right now..... __________________ I am the Walrus!

08-25-2007, 07:05 PM	#8
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Re: To boldly go where Illumina has never gone before- Virginia! Well what exactly were YOU expecting from the conservative South? You'll fit right in now hon, don't worry bout it, and y'all come on back now, ya' hear! __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

08-25-2007, 07:55 PM	#9
toot033 Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 13, 2006 Location: The Redneck Riviera Age: 57 Posts: 892	Re: To boldly go where Illumina has never gone before- Virginia! do I hear banjos....... __________________ 'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Ronald Reagan

08-25-2007, 08:14 PM	#10
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Re: To boldly go where Illumina has never gone before- Virginia! Banjos aren't quite as common as you might think, even in the south. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

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