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hiddenmuse) wrote2004-07-04 03:51 pm
hiddenmuse) wrote2004-07-04 03:51 pm
Femme - with Butch Moments
I saw that expression on a t-shirt at Pride, and just loved it. :)
Today, it would've been an especially appropriate shirt, since I was having a nice little Butch Moment of my own.
Some people assume that Butch Moment means that I went out and fixed some cars or something - or slammed down beers while wearing my Sunday Best Flannel and Docs. Nope, for me, getting Butch would entail doing household stuff. I can fix things around the house fairly well - done some toilet repair in the past, and recently, I have repaired the bathtub in the apartment.
Today's Moment was a complete defrost of our shoebox-sized freezer. Considering that half the space had been over-run by frost, this almost felt like a Mission: Impossible. So, what's a girl to do? Get out the hammer and a flathead screwdriver, of course! So, I spent almost 2 hours hammering and chiseling away at the ice, getting bruised and bloody knuckles in the process.
The end result? A sink full of ice, a wet floor - and a freezer that is back to full capacity, whatever that is.
Today, it would've been an especially appropriate shirt, since I was having a nice little Butch Moment of my own.
Some people assume that Butch Moment means that I went out and fixed some cars or something - or slammed down beers while wearing my Sunday Best Flannel and Docs. Nope, for me, getting Butch would entail doing household stuff. I can fix things around the house fairly well - done some toilet repair in the past, and recently, I have repaired the bathtub in the apartment.
Today's Moment was a complete defrost of our shoebox-sized freezer. Considering that half the space had been over-run by frost, this almost felt like a Mission: Impossible. So, what's a girl to do? Get out the hammer and a flathead screwdriver, of course! So, I spent almost 2 hours hammering and chiseling away at the ice, getting bruised and bloody knuckles in the process.
The end result? A sink full of ice, a wet floor - and a freezer that is back to full capacity, whatever that is.
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*sigh*
Anyways, from 1990 to 1993 I lived in an apartment with that type of freezer inside the fridge, and I used the exact same method you do! The old hammer and screwdriver. I used to wear my sunglasses during the process too just in case a shard flew in my eye! What I ended up with was not only a fuller capacity freezer, but a banged up one as well. I was not exactly careful not to hit the defrosted metal areas while I was going at it! I guess it was just me taking out my anger on the appliance that I should have to go through that in the first place....
have you considered drafting a letter to your landlord outlining the benefits of a more modern machine?? Or are the owners UberCheap as I am guessing?!!!
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hehe. Happy 4th!
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But, if we go to Home Depot - you're more than welcome to join us. ;)
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Next time, I'm using a blow dryer on High to defrost the damn thing. :)
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Since I can't/don't drive, I've just channelled the Ms. Fix-It idea into household matters. But, I know that if I were able to drive, I would take driving lessons, and a class in small engine repair and/or the basics of auto repair. :)
But, I can totally relate to the characteristically male comments/actions thing - that happens to me from time to time, and it makes me laugh, because it's unexpected.
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Years ago, my big schtick with my "gay boyfriend" (in other words, my fag) was the fact that I wore a floral dress with Doc Marten boots, and spat on the pavement while in said attire.
I think he'd be proud of me for carrying on with my butch moments from time to time. ;)
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Thankfully, we are looking to move into a different place at some point - and a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator is definitely up there on the priority list!
The freezer is fuller capacity, and I was able to take out my aggression & frustrations towards idiot clients and my predecessor at the agency (Sir Screws Up A Lot, or as I call him, Jackass). Sure, my hand is sore and banged up, but it was a good way to blow off steam, so to speak.
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