Remember that time when he said that thing? . . .

I love awkward conversations. 

I even collect them. 

In my head of course and sometimes in my journal as there is no tangible way to collect awkward conversations without writing them down. 

I get plenty from work, but here are some highlights I've collected from real life--

That time slacklining my friend, Jelly, was surprised by how much the rope moved when I tested it to see if it was ready and asked me how much I weigh, then proceeded to have a conversation about how heavy I was before his mission compared to now*. . .

This is the same kid that told me his bum looked good so I better take a nice look while he was being super amazing on the slackline. I should expect nothing less, right?

*Him, my parents, various aunts and uncles seem to have this focus from time to time all the while I stand there feeling like a mannequin--there to be observed with my teeth slightly clenched while I force my mouth to a polite smile until the topic changes. Dear loved ones, I am skin and bones, always have been, I know, weird.

Last night Mama Rabbit told me some of her dating stories. The favorite was this conversation with her home teacher after they had been in the same ward for nearly 2 years: 

"Have you lost weight? How have I not noticed you until now?" 

I'm guessing he didn't realize he was basically asking her if she was really fat and that's why he hadn't regarded at all before. 

Don't worry, Mama Rabbit and her roommate later stole some decorations his mom used to furnish the condo he was living in; but that's another story for another memory.