Crystal

[vaneramos]

It's the fantasy of many a gay man to attend a party with the most fabulous woman in the room hanging off his arm (apart from the bride of course). Today I was that lucky guy, the envy of even a few straight women. I must have a thing for high school math teachers, because Crystal is one.

She commented that with her college level math classes (in Canada that refers to vocational college) she usually spends more time at the beginning of the year getting to know the students, so they will like her. Some people criticize that approach, she said, but if they like her they will work harder. Who the teacher likes doesn't matter.

On the drive home tonight, it hit me: in elementary and high school I liked most of my teachers (except for a few duds), and always had straight A's. At university it was harder to get to know my instructors, and my marks sank to B's. I still did better in seminar-type courses, which fostered discussion. When I went to college for journalism, the classes were much smaller, and I excelled again. To this day I have trouble applying myself unless my performance or contribution is appreciated by someone. I'm glad Crystal's comment highlighted this quality. I could try to change my motivation, but would probably get further by figuring how to make it work for me.

Oh yes, the bride was lovely too!

Comments

[noveldevice.livejournal.com]

Wow...Crystal is beautiful! You look highly snazzy as well.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Why thanks! A mutual friend thinks we could make beautiful blond, blue-eyed babies together, but we have no plans to that effect.

[vaysha.livejournal.com]

you and your date look so lovely.
:)

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thank you, and we had fun!

[bjarvis.livejournal.com]

Mmmm... I envy Crystal.

[noveldevice.livejournal.com]

Heh...I was envying Van. ;)

[eloquentwthrage.livejournal.com]

Ditto...

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

That's sweet of you. :-)

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Hehe, thanks B!

[ubermunkey.livejournal.com]

I really like that image.
She is beautiful, but my god that color and those clothes on you, wow!
Makes me want to take them off of you. ;-)

Happy Sunday
love
munkey

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Well that would certainly make my Sunday happy. I don't dress up very often. Next time I see you I should look for an excuse. Cheers.
Love,
Van

[tim-e-bear.livejournal.com]

yes, a very handsome couple. :)

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thank you, cutie. :-)

[tim-e-bear.livejournal.com]

Hope to see you around Pride. :)

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Maybe, I'll be there with my daughter for the parade today.

[tim-e-bear.livejournal.com]

Well, that'll make you a bit EASIER to spot. :)

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Sorry we missed you. :-(

[tim-e-bear.livejournal.com]

yes, well, shame on me for not being more organized. On the other hand, ran into lots of people randomly. :)

[quirkstreet.livejournal.com]

Um, wow. She IS stunning. And I'm just going to repeat what Munkey said, I've rarely seen you dress up, and OMG does it suit you.

What a fantastic photo. Thank you for sharing it.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Pete. I do like to wear nice clothes once in a while. Just don't try to get me into a suit and tie!
Hugs.

[detailbear.livejournal.com]

I support the motion. Of course, I'll probably see you in person before you read this, so I'll express my admiration then, too.

HUGS.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks Kevin. Sorry we didn't get more time to chat (I was tired and distracted with my photos last night), but I hope you had a great time in Toronto.

[e-musings.livejournal.com]

You look marvelous!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Why thank you!

[fivecats.livejournal.com]

Quite a dashing picture of you and your friend, there.

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[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much. :-)

[ink-ling.livejournal.com]

What a looker you are! :)

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

You're pretty hot yourself. :-)