typealice

05 Mar, 2006

Lizard!!

Posted by: typealice In: Daily| I <3 Clive

Clive and I went shopping yesterday and had this conversation with a tactless woman:

“How long have you been together?”
“A year.
“You look like brother and sister, you know. Until I heard the way you were speaking to him I thought you were siblings.”
“Um, no. We’re engaged.”

Isn’t it RUDE for people to tell us they think that we look alike once they know we’re NOT brother and sister? Dude, we have red hair and blue eyes- that’s as far as the similarities go. [I usually avoid swearing in this blog because it's tied to my business, but there are only two words that will describe my feelings.] Fuck off.

8 Responses to "Lizard!!"

1 | Rosemary

March 5th, 2006 at 7:38 am

Avatar

(I know I don’t actually ever comment but yes, I do read your blog and whatnot)

I know exactly how that is– my best friend is also Canadian but he’s male so everyone always thinks that we eloped over here (Australia) together even though we met in high school. Sometimes tact and politeness just go forgotten. *le sigh*

2 | Lizzy

March 5th, 2006 at 9:36 am

Avatar

Haha, I would have messed with the person and said, “why yes, we are. thank you for being so accepting of our lifestyle,” given him a BIG OL’ WET KISS and walked away.

4 | Danielle

March 5th, 2006 at 4:46 pm

Avatar

On an only moderately related note, I just realised that the red haired girl from Mythbusters kind of resembles you a little.

Also, I wanted to mention that I often find people are attracted to others who somewhat resenble them… so it’s not completely weird for couples to look moderately similar. I know I’m attracted to guys who have dark hair and light eyes, like I do.

I’d have punched her in the mouth.

5 | Larry

March 6th, 2006 at 1:36 am

Avatar

I think that actually happens a lot. It happened to me with an ex-girlfriend. I don’t think it’s meant to be an insult. It’s probably a blessing in some cultures.

6 | typealice

March 6th, 2006 at 4:01 am

Avatar

I doubt it. Incest is wrong everywhere!

7 | jen

March 6th, 2006 at 10:53 am

Avatar

Like likes like. People are naturally attracted to that which reflects what they see in themselves. Sometimes that is physically the same, other times it is mentally the same. You and Clive just happen to look alike. And for what its worth, you two do not look like brother and sister to me.


  • Jamie: do you make any kind of totes...I love those for groceries, but the ones I have are beginning to be on their last legs.
  • Amanda: Ahhh yes ok that makes far more sense. and I was too reading *pout* I was just at work and couldnt concentrate
  • typealice: You weren't reading! LIKE a peice of glass: those candies!

Flickr PhotoStream

    This fabric will make a purse Ouch Clear Toys Made in Nova Scotia Devil candies A beautiful ugly purse

About

I'm Gillian, a Nova Scotian woman with a son named Ash (born 09/07) and a wife to Clive. I am what they call an Attachment Parent; I breastfeed, wear my baby as much as possible, cosleep, cloth diaper and practice elimination communication. I have very strong parenting views. We are raising Ash as an organic vegetarian. I care about the environment and do what I can to reduce my carbon footprint and set a good example for others, especially my child.

I'm proudly drug free, but can't say that I have always been. My early 20s were comprised mostly of travelling- I've lived and worked everywhere from West Africa to the Caribbean. I currently run AP Mamas, a site dedicated to attachment parenting and G Slings, my sustainable sling company.