List #2

Satu reminded me yesterday how much she likes a list. So here is a list of ways we are alike and some things that are different about us.

SAMES:

1. Loyalty
     S: Never give up.
     K: Stand your ground.
2. Patriotism
     S: Not perfect
     K: But worth fighting for
3. Laughter
     S: That's hilarious.
     K: I did that on purpose.
4. Fears
     S: Getting lost
     K: Being a loser
5. Dogs
     S: Family
     K: Smelly family
6. Beer
     S: Oatmeal Stout
     K: IPA, Unless you have oatmeal stout?
7. Pretty women
     S: Yes please.
     K: What did you say? Sorry. Yes.
8. White before labor day
     S: That's no longer relevant, but this is the south.
     K: Wait, is it labor day or memorial day? Never mind, I don't care.
9. Hygiene
     S: I'll wash your back if you wash mine.
     K: and I'll wash... What did you say? Sorry. Yes.
10. Comic Books
     S: Superman
     K: Batman (or Superman, whatever. At least we both like comic books)
11. Money
     S: Not the most important thing...
     K: But necessary
12. Food
     S: Sharing a meal is an act of love.
     K: Sharing a meal is when the family comes together.

DIFFERENCES:

1. Greed
     S: I'm going to save that so I can look forward to it.
     K: POOF! COOKIE!
2. Emotions
     S: I'm hungry. No big deal. I'm sad, but it's ok, I'll rally.
     K: Holy crap! Everything sucks! Now I am happy and feel like laughing! No. I don't know why   I'm crying.
3. Design
     S: Brilliant!
     K: Umm. Lamp? Mug? Sculpture! I knew that.
4. Words
     S: Perambulator
     K: Stroller
5. Colors
     S: Sage
     K: Grey
     S: Navy
     K Grey
     S: Aubergine
     K: Purple right? I know I got this one!
6. Numbers
     S: more than three
     K: 6.022 x 10²³
7. Strangers
     S: Danger!
     K: Hello. Please be nice to me.
8. Attention
     S: It is now alone time.
     K: Pats now please.
9. Secret prisons
     S: Always bad
     K: Sometimes acceptable

This list is definitely not comprehensive, but I think it is a good way to show how people can have common ground and still bring different perspectives into a relationship. Our differences don't make me feel distant, I cherish them. I also think that we each know what the other truly values and care enough to take those things seriously. Satu is my best friend and I think we are a lot alike in spirit, but enough different to compliment each other.