So it started to day in my college French course. Class went along, we had to do pair work, so I naturally went with the person behind me. His name is Timothy, he's about my height, rather barrel shaped, and 22. I go by Sebastien in my classes and so things are good there. He was quite interesting, a traveller of sorts, somewhat arrogant, but good company. We continued to talk when class let out and he offered to take me with him to hang out in the Honors Commons in the library on campus.
I'm introduced to a couple of his friends in there and from that point it was all "he" this and "him" that and "buddy" here and there. It was fantastic! Just to be referred to and acknowledged as male by other men. Whew, was it awesome. A bit nerve racking, but it was a very casual meeting as I'm new to them all.
And hand shakes. Heck are men strong! I mean I've got some strength, but it's really only upper moderate on a female scale. I tried to give a firm grip, but my hand is like putty in these guys grips! Mind you both the guys this has happened with were anywhere from 18-25, much bigger than me at 6ft+ (I'm tall on the girl's scale at 5'8", but short for a guy), and physical people. One of them is certified in Krav Manga, I met him today, he was pretty cool. I hope T will bring up to par with these burly men.
So, I just thought I'd share. I don't have a blog anywhere to vent these things and thought this the most relevant place to put it. Just a nice story about my day.
