[GomiGirl]

He looks like Dave S.. actually he looks better than Dave..

[Steve Bildermann]

No dear it's *is* Dave S

He's just having a bad hair, eyes, nose and brows day.

Happens to the best of us.

Heavens to Betsy - after I wake up I'm stuck looking like PIERCE BRONSON unitil I get my first cup o coffee

(or is it charles bronson - I always get them confused)

[GomiGirl]

Steve, thanks for the chuckle!! Your dry, clever wit always gives me a smile.

I still smile every time I see your avator - old hand in Japan.. god that cracks me up!

BTW have you seen MY new avator...

(Just thought I would remind everyone again.. I am really chuffed)

[American Oyaji]

That IS a cute new Avatar.

But I have a question.

Why Gomi Girl? What is behind the name?

[GomiGirl]

Why Gomi Girl? What is behind the name?

There are a few reasons..

But mainly because when I was in High school studying Japanese, my name was initially badly translated to something sounding like Trashy. It was really funny and kinda stuck. I have friends at home who still affectionately call me Trashy or simply Trash.

In Australia people tend to use nicknames that can seem a bit rude from the outside, but it is only for people who you are really good friends with.. This is perhaps a cultural thing... but Australians like to laugh at themselves *alot*.

So I chose GomiGirl because a) I am a girl and b) I like alliteration and c) Gomi as you know is the word for trash or garbage. I use it in a few different places/forums as my screen name.

[kamome]

Hmmm, what sounds like Trashy.......could it be Tracy? Trish?

[GomiGirl]

Hmmm, what sounds like Trashy.......could it be Tracy? Trish?

Not even close but nice try..

I have a few names - but then I have a few passports too...

[American Oyaji]

Yeah...Aussies....(Kiwis too) deifinitely take the piss out of those they like. I didnt realise this and it cause some serious friction in the office since I was the only American in the office. I thought they were bagging on me (which they were), and my friend Mick (Michael) from Ireland clued me in to what was goin on and he told me to take the piss back outta them. It worked and was a great hoot.

You English speaking typed from south of the equator REALLY know how to put away the brew by the way. I thought I had a high tolerance.

And I'm huge by American standards and this one chick Theresa nearly drank me under the table.