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Nov. 13th, 2008 10:32 pmstalkerbunnyTitle: The Grasshopper And The Ant, Saiyuki Style
(so to say)
Artist: Some day, it might be someone else. But not today :)
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soliandxpyne's fault, for in their latest brilliant Saiyuki character's temperament post it was written:
"Keirsey and Bates describe the SP and SJ temperaments as complements, and bring up Aesop’s fable of the ant and the grasshopper as a classic example of the reciprocity of this relationship: Ant encourages Grasshopper to get off his ass and help him stock up for the coming winter; Grasshopper counters that Ant should take it easy and relax with him, enjoying summer while it lasts. So of course winter comes and Grasshopper is SOL, while Ant is snug and well-provisioned. Grasshopper comes knocking on Ant’s door, and naturally, Ant lets him inbecause he loves Grasshopper too much to leave him at the mercy of his own poor life-choices. As K&B point out, “And so it is with SJs and SPs--they marry each other with high frequency and play out this eternal drama.”"
You see, I was walking to the market to get some noodlesand chocolate and my eyes fixed on three dolls in the window of the antique/second hand store on the way.
I went to look, because that's what I do, even thought most porcelain dolls I come across look soulless at best and like they'll start moving when the owner is sleeping to eat their soul at worst. thought I must admit I once felt like buying one just because of that. Those vividly staring glass eyes...heh, it was kinda cool. But scary. And expensive >3>
Anyway, these three all had some expression at least.
The biggest was a blond girl, with a sort of dreamy expression and an almost kissy face. Pretty, but...naaw. A bit too typical. Then there was a boy, but he was smiling with his mouth all open. No thanks.
And then. The third.
Short dark hair (I assume it won't get tangled as easily as long hair...or curls, I avoid curls on a doll these days) and this slightly wry little smile...♥
Damn it, if that doll is still there after the weekend and not horrible expensive (which it very well could be)...I might have a problem. Good thing the shop was closed today.
Unrelatedly, deadlines are scary, the way they just sneak up on you. :'/
(so to say)
Artist: Some day, it might be someone else. But not today :)
Notes:It's all
soliandxpyne's fault, for in their latest brilliant Saiyuki character's temperament post it was written:"Keirsey and Bates describe the SP and SJ temperaments as complements, and bring up Aesop’s fable of the ant and the grasshopper as a classic example of the reciprocity of this relationship: Ant encourages Grasshopper to get off his ass and help him stock up for the coming winter; Grasshopper counters that Ant should take it easy and relax with him, enjoying summer while it lasts. So of course winter comes and Grasshopper is SOL, while Ant is snug and well-provisioned. Grasshopper comes knocking on Ant’s door, and naturally, Ant lets him in
You see, I was walking to the market to get some noodles
I went to look, because that's what I do, even thought most porcelain dolls I come across look soulless at best and like they'll start moving when the owner is sleeping to eat their soul at worst. thought I must admit I once felt like buying one just because of that. Those vividly staring glass eyes...heh, it was kinda cool. But scary. And expensive >3>
Anyway, these three all had some expression at least.
The biggest was a blond girl, with a sort of dreamy expression and an almost kissy face. Pretty, but...naaw. A bit too typical. Then there was a boy, but he was smiling with his mouth all open. No thanks.
And then. The third.
Short dark hair (I assume it won't get tangled as easily as long hair...or curls, I avoid curls on a doll these days) and this slightly wry little smile...♥
Damn it, if that doll is still there after the weekend and not horrible expensive (which it very well could be)...I might have a problem. Good thing the shop was closed today.
Unrelatedly, deadlines are scary, the way they just sneak up on you. :'/
