petmonkey
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True tales: 1) my Barbie family's world was structured very specifically. Skipper was blonde Barbie's precocious, ever-in-need-of-"grounding" girlfriend and Ken did all the housework, patiently waiting for high-powered executive Barbie to take notice. i related more to Skipper and Ken and looked up to Barbie. At one point, i had an additional much longed-for brunette Barbie. She visited blonde Barbie for long weekends, they'd use Ken as a foot prop/coffetable (i had a generic brand doll couch and the Barbie bubblebath but no other toy furniture) and send Skipper on endless errands while they enjoyed a good soak. 2) i have a very early memory of being at the Mall with my mother and seeing a biker couple walk by. She had one wrist handcuffed to one of his beltloops. Being in the age group that immediately points out the elephant in the room, i pointed at the woman's wrist and screetched, "Look, mommy! Shiny braclet! Pretty!" Before my mom covered my eyes and turned me away from the "horrible sight", the woman gave me the most beatific smile. i distinctly recall a thought along the lines of, "i must have that smile. Must find man who has shiny braclets like those." 3) i had the worst little kid crush on a couple of my big brother's friends. When they would come over to hang out, i would run around the house bringing all manner of things, from drinks they wanted to random objects they asked me to find until they ignored me and i fell asleep curled up at their feet. Some of the most relaxing naps i ever recall having. i don't have a lot of memories of being a child, but those are some of the most vivid memories i have.
< Message edited by petmonkey -- 8/16/2009 6:01:58 PM >
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