Okay kids it is that time of the month again. Time for the hug blog!
First the hug list:
First the hug list:
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Hug 20: Feb 1, 12PM: Female, late 20s
I was on my way to the Xbox conference room for the daily meeting. Along the way I stopped by Queen Dictators office. She asked me if I was at 20 hugs yet, I said no. She got all excited and gave me a hug. Hugs at work are awesome.
Hug 21: Feb 3, 3:10PM: Female, late 20s
I was leaving work for the evening and went to visit The Queen Dictator. She was super busy with stuff and didnt have time to talk. She offered me a hug anyways and I took it. She really tried to crush me with this hug and it last like 5 seconds.
On a related note, Chains is teaching me how to say do you want a hug in Chinese, or at least write it:
- formal
- when you wanna play cute
I just have to learn how to say it.
Hug 22: Feb 4, 8:30AM: Female, late 20s
I was on my way to get myself a drink at work when I passed The Queen Dictator. She got excited. I knew a hug was in store. She kind of ran into the hug and there was a good squeeze on her part.
Hug 23: Feb 4, 3PM: Male, early 30s: Unique 18
After a day of work, I stayed late to polish up my Halo skills by playing online. Before I had a chance to start anything R Squared came by. He said that I was having a bad week and wanted to give me a hug, if I was alright with that. I was. *Achievement Unlocked: Hugged in the Xbox Conference Room*
Hug 24: Feb 4, 3PM: Male, mid 30s: Unique 19
After R Squared hug, Filipino Hockey Player asked what the hug was about. So I tell him about my hug count (again). He then offered me one. He was on the other side of the kitchen and he kind of started to slow-mo run towards me. I did the same and we collided in a hug. He laughed and I laughed.
Hug 25: Feb 4, 5:30PM: Female, 29: Unique 20
Chains taught me yesterday how to write Can I have a hug in chinese. So also sent me a voice message with the pronunciation of the sayings. Well, today I came up to her at work and asked in her in Chinese. She said I was very good at saying. She just corrected the little mistake I made. She was impressed with my ability to learn, but it helps if you practiced it for an hour before bed and all day in your head. Then I got a hug for my reward!
Hug 26: Feb 4, 7PM: Female, 29
I walked with Chains to the train station after we left work. My train was coming so I asked Chains the cutesy Chinese hug phrase. I got a quick hug in the middle of the street as we were half way across the road. I then jogged off to catch my train.
Hug 27: Feb 6, 10AM: Female, age withheld: Unique 21
Super Bowl sunday and laundry day, which means I get to visit my parents. When I arrived I got a hug from my mother.
Hug 28: Feb 6, 10AM: Male, 52: Unique 22
I also got a hug from my Dad. Once again, a very strong hug from him. No person hugs me tighter without hurting me like my dad.
Hug 29: Feb 6, 8:15PM: Female, age withheld
After spending the day with my parents, watching Gran Torino, having my belly stuffed with food and watching the Green Bay win an amazing Super Bowl, it was time for me to gather my freshly washed clothes and head home. After I loaded up my car, I got a hug from my mother.
Hug 30: Feb 6, 8:15PM: Male, 52
I also got a hug from my father.
Hug 31: Feb 8, 11:10AM: Female, late 20s
I was coming back from picking up my lunch and passed by The Queen Dictators desk. She said she wanted to give me a hug. I accepted. She squeezed me and kind of yelled, it also slightly hurt. I would still give the hug 8 out of 10.
Hug 32: Feb 10, 3PM: Female, late 20s
I had the morning off and got to work about 10AM. The Queen Dictator didnt know I was there until I was about to leave for the day, even though I passed her a couple time during the day. She came over to my desk and gave me a really awkward hug. It was awkward in that it kind of choked me. Her theory on hugs: the more awkward they are, the better they are. She blamed this theory on her east coast up-bringing.
Hug 33: Feb 11, 11AM: Female, late 20s
I was walking to the kitchen to get my second pop for the day and walked by The Queen Dictators desk. She looked at me going passed and I looked at her. She stood up and I knew I was getting a hug from her. This hug was not as awkward as the previous ones. She did say that every day she saw me she would give me a hug. I might be able to get that 5 day hug streak goal out of the way pretty soon.
Hug 34: Feb 12, 11:30AM: Female, age withheld
My cousin Bratz was in town for a visit with her baby boy. I had not seen him since he was born last November. Before I went to see Bratz at my Aunty RHs house, I had to pick up my brother and then head over to my parents place. When I got to the parents place, I got a hug from my mother.
Hug 35: Feb 12, 11:30AM: Male, 52
I also got a hug from my father.
Hug 36: Feb 12, 12:15PM: Male, 50-ish: Unique 22
After having lunch at my parents place, my brother, my mother and I went to RHs house. When we got there, my Uncle Ubuntu said something about not getting a hug. I offered him a hug on the spot.
Hug 37: Feb 12, 12:15PM: Female, age withheld: Unique 23
The next hug was given out by my Aunty RH.
Hug 38: Feb 12, 12:30PM: Female, 22: Unique 24
After Bratz finished playing with or changing her baby boy, which I will name Hippo, I got a hug from Bratz.
Hug 39: Feb 12, 1PM: Male, 32; Female, 22; Male, 17 months: Unique 25
My brother, Bratz and I were all sitting on a couch together. Cool Hand came along and sat on Bratz knee. Somebody wanted to get a picture of us all together. Before the picture was taken, my brother put his arm around me and did the same with my arm. I then put my arm around Bratz and she was holding Cool hand with both arms. 5 arms + 4 touching torsos = qualifications for a group hug!
Hug 40: Feb 12, 2PM: Male, 3 months: Unique 26
At some point my mother wanted to get a picture with me and Hippo. So, Hippo got passed to me by Bratz. When the hand off happened, I got both my arms around Hippo and pulled him to my torso for the hug to count. I sat with him in one of my arms for about 5 minutes before he had a poop and then it was back to mother for a change.
Hug 41: Feb 12, 3PM: Female, 22
Because I had a potluck to go to later that evening, my mother, my brother and I left. Before leaving, I got a hug from Bratz
Hug 42: Feb 12, 3PM: Female, 25: Unique 27
I got a hug from Goldilocks (I)
Hug 43: Feb 12, 3PM: Female, age withheld
and I got a hug from RH.
Hug 44: Feb 12, 4PM: Female, age withheld
I was transported back to my parents house to pick up my car, but decided to stay and talk with my Father for a bit. My mother was preparing to go out and get groceries. Before she left, I got a hug from her.
Hug 45: Feb 12, 4:30PM: Male, 52
After chatting with my Father, it was time for me and my brother to leave. Before we left, I got a hug from my Father.
Hug 46: Feb 12, 6PM: Female, 28
Arriving at the potluck hosted by JPEG, I got a hug from her when I arrived at he place.
Hug 47: Feb 12, 6:45PM: Male, 40: Unique 28
After spending some time chatting with JPEG and J.Bean, some other guests arrived. Mr. Bright arrived with his wife, Ms. Rainbow. I got a hug from Mr.Bright.
Hug 48: Feb 12, 6:45PM: Female, 27
When I hugged Mr. Bright, J.Bean just realized that she had been there for about 45 minutes and we didnt hug. She hugged me then.
Hug 49: Feb 12, 6:45PM: Female, 38: Unique 29
Ms. Rainbow was the next to get a hug.
Hug 50: Feb 12, 7:15PM: Male, 27
Lucky was next to arrive and got a hug from me when he did.
Hug 51: Feb 12, 8:30PM: Female, 38
After having some food, drinks and laughs, Mr. Bright and Ms. Rainbow were preparing to leave. I got a hug from Ms. Rainbow.
Hug 52: Feb 12, 10PM: Male, mid 20s
Cold Feet was going off to another party, but before he left, I got a hug from him.
Hug 53: Feb 13, 12AM: Male, early 30s: Unique 30
It was getting late and Lucky and his partner, who I will name Cheesecake for his great cheesecake cooking skills, were preparing to leave. Cheesecake was getting some hugs from people, and I thought I would jump in there and get a hug too.
Hug 54: Feb 13, 12AM: Male, 27
After the hug with Cheesecake, I got a hug from Lucky.
Hug 55: Feb 13, 12AM: Female, 27
J.Bean was also preparing to leave. Before she left, I got a hug with her.
Hug 56: Feb 13, 1:30AM: Female, 27: Unique 31
I was left alone with 3 women at this point in time. We did some talking about stuff and things before one woman, which I will name Spencer, had her ride arrive to take her home. Before she left, I got a hug from her.
Hug 57: Feb 13, 4:45AM: Female, 28
It was down to me and two other woman, JPEG and a woman I will name The Negotiator. We played some games like Haikubes and Gloom before Cold Feet came back to the party. We then played Dutch Blitz until 4:30. It was then that I was really sleepy and decided to go home. I first got a hug from JPEG.
Hug 58: Feb 13, 4:45AM: Male, mid 20s
I then got a hug from Cold Feet.
Hug 59: Feb 13, 4:45M: Female, 28: Unique 32
I then got a hug from The Negotiator. This hug something unexpected on my part. She really squeezed me, it wasnt too hard and it was a long hug. I even mentioned that it was a good hug.
Hug 60: Feb 13, 4:45AM: Female, 28
After I got my jacket on, JPEG asked what my hug count was and if I doubled it this evening. I told her that I wasnt sure on the exact number because I usually count up everything when I am alone. I said I was close to doubling the count, and she silently walked over and gave me another hug.
Hug 61: Feb 14, 11:30AM: Male, mid 20s
I was walking to the kitchen to drop off my empty juice can and pick me up another one. Along the way I passed AK47 going in the other direction. I did a hands together in a prayer head bow to him. After dropping off the empty and picking up a full one, I went back to my desk. I met AK47 on the way back and mentioned something like We meet again. He asked a hug from me, and I gave him one.
This hug let me achieve my goal of 5-day hug streak.
Hug 62: 11:15AM, Feb 16: Female, late 20s
I came back from picking up lunch and passed by The Queen Dictators desk. She realized that she hadnt given me a hug all week. She got up and came around her desk. I put down my lunch so I would be able to hug her. She asked if I was ready. I said I was. She then hugged me
Hug 63: 11:15AM, Feb 16: Female, late 20s
and again
Hug 64: 11:15AM, Feb 16: Female, late 20s
and again
Hug 65: 11:15AM, Feb 16: Female, late 20s
and one more time for good measure. I did notice during all these hugs that she was unusually warm. Or was I unusually cold?
Hug 66: 3:00PM, Feb 18: Female, late 20s
I was walking past The Queen Dictators desk to go have a meeting in the Xbox conference room. When I passed by her desk she wanted to give me a hug. She asked if I was ready and I said I was. We started hugging and I did my usual back rub. I released her but she kept on hugging and counting. There was a comment made during lunch that a hug is only a hug if it lasts for 10 seconds. The Queen Dictator was going to hug me for 10 seconds. When I realized this I started hugging again. Around the 7 second mark I started swaying us.
Hug 67: 6:15PM, Feb 18: Female, 29
I stayed late to have a chat with Chains. At some point she asked me to say the Chinese saying she taught me. I said it and she thought I said it quite well. As a reward I got a hug.
Hug 68: 6:16PM, Feb 18: Female, late 20s: Unique 33
After the hug with Chains, she told me to go say the Chinese can I have a hug saying to another co-worker, which I will call Moonshine. I walked over to Moonshines desk and said the saying. She looked at me and went huh. I said it again and she looked very puzzled. She then asked Chains what I was trying to say. When Chains said it, Moonshine understood. She was not prepared for me to speak some Chinese to her, plus she said I was saying it wrong. They corrected my mispronounciation of the saying.
Hug 69: 6:45PM, Feb 18: Female, 29
After talking with Chains some more, I walked with her to the train station. When we got there, her train just left and mine was coming. I said the Chinese phrase again and got another hug.
Hug 70: 4PM, Feb 19: Female, age withheld: Unique 34
I was invited over to my aunty Suses place for dinner because my aunty Outline was in town. I drove over and when I got there, I got a hug from Outline.
Hug 71: 4PM, Feb 19: Female, age withheld
Then I got a hug from Suse.
Hug 72: 7:45PM, Feb 19: Female, age withheld
After a nice meal, which I brought my own sandwiches to, and some lovely games, it was time for me to got home. When I went to go start my car, I got a hug from Suse.
Hug 73: 7:45PM, Feb 19: Female, age withheld
Before I left I got a hug from Outline.
Hug 74: 3:30PM, Feb 20: Female, 29
I was invited to a dinner party next Saturday at JPEG and The Thin Lawyers place. They asked for semi-formal dress. I have no sense of style when it comes to clothing and I dont like to shop unless I know what I am getting. That is why I enlisted the help of Chains to take me shopping. First she came and picked me up, then we went and got some lunch. We had a great conversations. Then it was off to do some shopping. After 20 minutes, we found something that was good for me to wear. Then she took me to the grocery store so she could pick up dinner for herself. After staying in the checkout line for 30 minutes, she took me home. We hugged when she dropped me off. Then I used my Chinese hug phrase.
Hug 75: 7PM, Feb 22: Female, 29
I was invited by JPEG to come game with her role-playing group. I happily accepted the offer. When I arrived at her place, I got a hug from her. She was very warm and place smelled like stew. Mmmmm, stew.
Hug 76: 10PM, Feb 22: Female, 29
After playing a one-shot RPG and having a good conversation, it was time to leave. Before I left JPEGs place, I got a hug from her.
Hug 77: 10PM, Feb 22: Female, 29
JPEG was being extra sneaky. When I wasnt paying attention, she came in for a sneaky hug. Though, it wasnt that sneaky as she announced the hug before it happened. So, it was a semi-sneaky hug.
Hug 78: 3:30PM, Feb 24: Female, 29
I was meeting up with JPEG to spend the evening with her. We said we would meet at a coffee shop by my work. I got there early and waited for 20 minutes. I texted her and found she was already there just in a well hidden place. When I found her hiding spot, I greeted her with a hug.
Hug 79: 3:45PM, Feb 24: Female, mid 20s: Unique 35
JPEG met up with a friend before she met up with me. I am going to call this friend of JPEGs Half-Caff. When Half-Caff left, I got a hug from her.
Hug 80: 10PM, Feb 24: Female, 29
After a lovely evening of having pie, eating dinner, good conversations, watching the most depressing episode of Buffy, watching the pilot episode of Firefly and holding hands, it was time for me to go home and sleep. Before I left JPEGs place, I got a hug from her. It was a good, strong and long hug.
Hug 81: 10PM, Feb 24: Male, late 20s
Also before I left JPEGs, I got a hug from The Thin Lawyer. I was almost out the door, when he offered to give me a hug. Now, I will try to hug him as much as I can.
Hug 82: 10PM, Feb 24: Male, 28
On my way to the train station to go home, I ran into Scare Bear. He noticed me across the street we and had to call out my name before I realized who he was. We stopped to chat for a bit in the -25C weather. Before we parted ways, I got a hug from him.
Hug 83: 5:45PM, Feb 25: Male, mid 20s
I went out with some co-workers for drinks after work. When we got to the bar the only table open was not big enough for our group. The place was too bloody warm for me and the train downtown were not going to be running this weekend starting at 7:30, I decided I wanted to go home. Before I left I got a hug from AK47.
Hug 84: 6:30PM, Feb 26: Female, 29
I was invited to a Wine and Cheesiness dinner party at JPEGs and the Thin Lawyers place. I didnt know if I was going to make it on time. It started snowing suddenly when I started my trek. By the time I got 5 minutes out the snow stopped so it was all good. When I arrived, I got a hug from JPEG.
Hug 85: 6:45PM, Feb 26: Female, 27
After sampling some of the grapes, J.Bean arrive with her date and Motherologist. J.Bean made the rounds and I got a hug from her.
Hug 86: 7:30PM, Feb 26: Male, 32
I went to go sit down in the living room by the window, because I like being cold, when I was joined by Cheesecake. He asked what my hug count was at. I told him. He offered me a hug while we were both sitting.
Hug 87: 7:30PM, Feb 26: Female, 27
Cheesecake then asked what my goal for this year was. I said it was 400 hugs. He said I would zoom right past that. J.Bean said that they would make it happen and gave me another hug.
Hug 88: 7:30PM, Feb 26: Male, 32
Then Cheesecake also gave me a hug. We then talked about what constitutes a hug. I then mentioned full release and J.Bean used the double entendre with release. Then I made a comment about the Kama Sutra.
Hug 89: 8PM, Feb 26: Female, 27
After dinner, J.Bean had another party to get to. She made her rounds of saying good-bye. When she got to me I stood up and we bumped heads during the hug.
Hug 90: 9PM, Feb 26: Male, 26
There was some good conversation and they Cold Feet arrived. I got a hug from him when he got there.
Hug 91: 1AM, Feb 27: Male, 32
Cheesecake had to go back home because he was tired or he was going to turn into a pumpkin. I didnt catch the reason. Before he left, I got a hug from him.
Hug 92: 1AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
After the hug from Cheesecake, JPEG came over to me. She offered me a hug. I took it.
Hug 93: 1:30AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
It was then the Motherologists turn to go home. She said her good-byes and I got a hug from her. I was then asked what my hug count is at. It took me some time to figure it out. I think I need ticker.
Hug 94: 1:45AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
I was sitting on the couch with JPEG sitting next time me. All she said was, 93? So I hugged her for 94.
Hug 95: 2AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
JPEG asked 94?, so I hugged her for 95.
Hug 96: 2:30AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
JPEG asked 95?, so we hugged for 96.
Hug 97: 3:15AM, Feb 27: Female, 29; Female, 28; Male, 27; Male, 26; Male, mid 20s; Male, late 20s; Female, mid 20s; Female, early 20s: Unique 36, 37, 38
At some point, Lucky wanted my 100th hug to be a group hug with everyone. I was all for that one. In the group hug there was (as in the order described above) JPEG, The Negotiator, Lucky, Cold Feet, The Thin Lawyer and three new additions to the blog, GM (because he is the Guitar Man), D20s (because she had some awesome D20 earrings) and Zie (because she is the first genderqueer person I have met. A good group hug.
Hug 98: 3:15AM, Feb 27: Male, 26
Cold Feet was going to leave and before he left I got another hug out of him.
Hug 99: 3:30AM, Feb 27: Female, mid 20s
D20s asked me what my hug count was at, I said 97, which is clearly a lie now. She said that she could help me with that and gave me a hug.
Hug 100: 3:30AM, Feb 27: Male, mid 20s
JPEG wanted to be my 100th hug of the year. In doing so, The Thin Lawyer wanted to give me a hug first. He got his hug to be the 100th Ooops.
Hug 101: 3:30AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
JPEG then got the 101st hug, which I think is way better than the 100th one. Palindromes are way better numbers than non-palindrome numbers. Except pi, e, and i. Those are the coolest ones. Who ever gets hug 314 is super awesome.
Hug 102: 4:15AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
I was getting tired and decided to leave before I fell asleep driving home. I got up and moved towards the door. I picked up my jacket and before I put it on, I hugged JPEG. I got a super tight squeeze from her.
Hug 103: 4:15AM, Feb 27: Male, mid 20s
I then got a hug from The Thin Lawyer.
Hug 104: 4:15AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
I got another hug from JPEG.
Hug 105: 4:15AM, Feb 27: Female, 28
Next was the Negotiator.
Hug 106: 4:15AM, Feb 27: Female, mid 20s
Next was D20s.
Hug 107: 4:17AM, Feb 27: Male, late 20s
I was almost out the door when GM came to join the group. I asked if he wanted a hug too. He asked if he had to come closer to the door. I said I would come to him. I then got a hug from him.
Hug 20: Feb 1, 12PM: Female, late 20s
I was on my way to the Xbox conference room for the daily meeting. Along the way I stopped by Queen Dictators office. She asked me if I was at 20 hugs yet, I said no. She got all excited and gave me a hug. Hugs at work are awesome.
Hug 21: Feb 3, 3:10PM: Female, late 20s
I was leaving work for the evening and went to visit The Queen Dictator. She was super busy with stuff and didnt have time to talk. She offered me a hug anyways and I took it. She really tried to crush me with this hug and it last like 5 seconds.
On a related note, Chains is teaching me how to say do you want a hug in Chinese, or at least write it:
- formal
- when you wanna play cute
I just have to learn how to say it.
Hug 22: Feb 4, 8:30AM: Female, late 20s
I was on my way to get myself a drink at work when I passed The Queen Dictator. She got excited. I knew a hug was in store. She kind of ran into the hug and there was a good squeeze on her part.
Hug 23: Feb 4, 3PM: Male, early 30s: Unique 18
After a day of work, I stayed late to polish up my Halo skills by playing online. Before I had a chance to start anything R Squared came by. He said that I was having a bad week and wanted to give me a hug, if I was alright with that. I was. *Achievement Unlocked: Hugged in the Xbox Conference Room*
Hug 24: Feb 4, 3PM: Male, mid 30s: Unique 19
After R Squared hug, Filipino Hockey Player asked what the hug was about. So I tell him about my hug count (again). He then offered me one. He was on the other side of the kitchen and he kind of started to slow-mo run towards me. I did the same and we collided in a hug. He laughed and I laughed.
Hug 25: Feb 4, 5:30PM: Female, 29: Unique 20
Chains taught me yesterday how to write Can I have a hug in chinese. So also sent me a voice message with the pronunciation of the sayings. Well, today I came up to her at work and asked in her in Chinese. She said I was very good at saying. She just corrected the little mistake I made. She was impressed with my ability to learn, but it helps if you practiced it for an hour before bed and all day in your head. Then I got a hug for my reward!
Hug 26: Feb 4, 7PM: Female, 29
I walked with Chains to the train station after we left work. My train was coming so I asked Chains the cutesy Chinese hug phrase. I got a quick hug in the middle of the street as we were half way across the road. I then jogged off to catch my train.
Hug 27: Feb 6, 10AM: Female, age withheld: Unique 21
Super Bowl sunday and laundry day, which means I get to visit my parents. When I arrived I got a hug from my mother.
Hug 28: Feb 6, 10AM: Male, 52: Unique 22
I also got a hug from my Dad. Once again, a very strong hug from him. No person hugs me tighter without hurting me like my dad.
Hug 29: Feb 6, 8:15PM: Female, age withheld
After spending the day with my parents, watching Gran Torino, having my belly stuffed with food and watching the Green Bay win an amazing Super Bowl, it was time for me to gather my freshly washed clothes and head home. After I loaded up my car, I got a hug from my mother.
Hug 30: Feb 6, 8:15PM: Male, 52
I also got a hug from my father.
Hug 31: Feb 8, 11:10AM: Female, late 20s
I was coming back from picking up my lunch and passed by The Queen Dictators desk. She said she wanted to give me a hug. I accepted. She squeezed me and kind of yelled, it also slightly hurt. I would still give the hug 8 out of 10.
Hug 32: Feb 10, 3PM: Female, late 20s
I had the morning off and got to work about 10AM. The Queen Dictator didnt know I was there until I was about to leave for the day, even though I passed her a couple time during the day. She came over to my desk and gave me a really awkward hug. It was awkward in that it kind of choked me. Her theory on hugs: the more awkward they are, the better they are. She blamed this theory on her east coast up-bringing.
Hug 33: Feb 11, 11AM: Female, late 20s
I was walking to the kitchen to get my second pop for the day and walked by The Queen Dictators desk. She looked at me going passed and I looked at her. She stood up and I knew I was getting a hug from her. This hug was not as awkward as the previous ones. She did say that every day she saw me she would give me a hug. I might be able to get that 5 day hug streak goal out of the way pretty soon.
Hug 34: Feb 12, 11:30AM: Female, age withheld
My cousin Bratz was in town for a visit with her baby boy. I had not seen him since he was born last November. Before I went to see Bratz at my Aunty RHs house, I had to pick up my brother and then head over to my parents place. When I got to the parents place, I got a hug from my mother.
Hug 35: Feb 12, 11:30AM: Male, 52
I also got a hug from my father.
Hug 36: Feb 12, 12:15PM: Male, 50-ish: Unique 22
After having lunch at my parents place, my brother, my mother and I went to RHs house. When we got there, my Uncle Ubuntu said something about not getting a hug. I offered him a hug on the spot.
Hug 37: Feb 12, 12:15PM: Female, age withheld: Unique 23
The next hug was given out by my Aunty RH.
Hug 38: Feb 12, 12:30PM: Female, 22: Unique 24
After Bratz finished playing with or changing her baby boy, which I will name Hippo, I got a hug from Bratz.
Hug 39: Feb 12, 1PM: Male, 32; Female, 22; Male, 17 months: Unique 25
My brother, Bratz and I were all sitting on a couch together. Cool Hand came along and sat on Bratz knee. Somebody wanted to get a picture of us all together. Before the picture was taken, my brother put his arm around me and did the same with my arm. I then put my arm around Bratz and she was holding Cool hand with both arms. 5 arms + 4 touching torsos = qualifications for a group hug!
Hug 40: Feb 12, 2PM: Male, 3 months: Unique 26
At some point my mother wanted to get a picture with me and Hippo. So, Hippo got passed to me by Bratz. When the hand off happened, I got both my arms around Hippo and pulled him to my torso for the hug to count. I sat with him in one of my arms for about 5 minutes before he had a poop and then it was back to mother for a change.
Hug 41: Feb 12, 3PM: Female, 22
Because I had a potluck to go to later that evening, my mother, my brother and I left. Before leaving, I got a hug from Bratz
Hug 42: Feb 12, 3PM: Female, 25: Unique 27
I got a hug from Goldilocks (I)
Hug 43: Feb 12, 3PM: Female, age withheld
and I got a hug from RH.
Hug 44: Feb 12, 4PM: Female, age withheld
I was transported back to my parents house to pick up my car, but decided to stay and talk with my Father for a bit. My mother was preparing to go out and get groceries. Before she left, I got a hug from her.
Hug 45: Feb 12, 4:30PM: Male, 52
After chatting with my Father, it was time for me and my brother to leave. Before we left, I got a hug from my Father.
Hug 46: Feb 12, 6PM: Female, 28
Arriving at the potluck hosted by JPEG, I got a hug from her when I arrived at he place.
Hug 47: Feb 12, 6:45PM: Male, 40: Unique 28
After spending some time chatting with JPEG and J.Bean, some other guests arrived. Mr. Bright arrived with his wife, Ms. Rainbow. I got a hug from Mr.Bright.
Hug 48: Feb 12, 6:45PM: Female, 27
When I hugged Mr. Bright, J.Bean just realized that she had been there for about 45 minutes and we didnt hug. She hugged me then.
Hug 49: Feb 12, 6:45PM: Female, 38: Unique 29
Ms. Rainbow was the next to get a hug.
Hug 50: Feb 12, 7:15PM: Male, 27
Lucky was next to arrive and got a hug from me when he did.
Hug 51: Feb 12, 8:30PM: Female, 38
After having some food, drinks and laughs, Mr. Bright and Ms. Rainbow were preparing to leave. I got a hug from Ms. Rainbow.
Hug 52: Feb 12, 10PM: Male, mid 20s
Cold Feet was going off to another party, but before he left, I got a hug from him.
Hug 53: Feb 13, 12AM: Male, early 30s: Unique 30
It was getting late and Lucky and his partner, who I will name Cheesecake for his great cheesecake cooking skills, were preparing to leave. Cheesecake was getting some hugs from people, and I thought I would jump in there and get a hug too.
Hug 54: Feb 13, 12AM: Male, 27
After the hug with Cheesecake, I got a hug from Lucky.
Hug 55: Feb 13, 12AM: Female, 27
J.Bean was also preparing to leave. Before she left, I got a hug with her.
Hug 56: Feb 13, 1:30AM: Female, 27: Unique 31
I was left alone with 3 women at this point in time. We did some talking about stuff and things before one woman, which I will name Spencer, had her ride arrive to take her home. Before she left, I got a hug from her.
Hug 57: Feb 13, 4:45AM: Female, 28
It was down to me and two other woman, JPEG and a woman I will name The Negotiator. We played some games like Haikubes and Gloom before Cold Feet came back to the party. We then played Dutch Blitz until 4:30. It was then that I was really sleepy and decided to go home. I first got a hug from JPEG.
Hug 58: Feb 13, 4:45AM: Male, mid 20s
I then got a hug from Cold Feet.
Hug 59: Feb 13, 4:45M: Female, 28: Unique 32
I then got a hug from The Negotiator. This hug something unexpected on my part. She really squeezed me, it wasnt too hard and it was a long hug. I even mentioned that it was a good hug.
Hug 60: Feb 13, 4:45AM: Female, 28
After I got my jacket on, JPEG asked what my hug count was and if I doubled it this evening. I told her that I wasnt sure on the exact number because I usually count up everything when I am alone. I said I was close to doubling the count, and she silently walked over and gave me another hug.
Hug 61: Feb 14, 11:30AM: Male, mid 20s
I was walking to the kitchen to drop off my empty juice can and pick me up another one. Along the way I passed AK47 going in the other direction. I did a hands together in a prayer head bow to him. After dropping off the empty and picking up a full one, I went back to my desk. I met AK47 on the way back and mentioned something like We meet again. He asked a hug from me, and I gave him one.
This hug let me achieve my goal of 5-day hug streak.
Hug 62: 11:15AM, Feb 16: Female, late 20s
I came back from picking up lunch and passed by The Queen Dictators desk. She realized that she hadnt given me a hug all week. She got up and came around her desk. I put down my lunch so I would be able to hug her. She asked if I was ready. I said I was. She then hugged me
Hug 63: 11:15AM, Feb 16: Female, late 20s
and again
Hug 64: 11:15AM, Feb 16: Female, late 20s
and again
Hug 65: 11:15AM, Feb 16: Female, late 20s
and one more time for good measure. I did notice during all these hugs that she was unusually warm. Or was I unusually cold?
Hug 66: 3:00PM, Feb 18: Female, late 20s
I was walking past The Queen Dictators desk to go have a meeting in the Xbox conference room. When I passed by her desk she wanted to give me a hug. She asked if I was ready and I said I was. We started hugging and I did my usual back rub. I released her but she kept on hugging and counting. There was a comment made during lunch that a hug is only a hug if it lasts for 10 seconds. The Queen Dictator was going to hug me for 10 seconds. When I realized this I started hugging again. Around the 7 second mark I started swaying us.
Hug 67: 6:15PM, Feb 18: Female, 29
I stayed late to have a chat with Chains. At some point she asked me to say the Chinese saying she taught me. I said it and she thought I said it quite well. As a reward I got a hug.
Hug 68: 6:16PM, Feb 18: Female, late 20s: Unique 33
After the hug with Chains, she told me to go say the Chinese can I have a hug saying to another co-worker, which I will call Moonshine. I walked over to Moonshines desk and said the saying. She looked at me and went huh. I said it again and she looked very puzzled. She then asked Chains what I was trying to say. When Chains said it, Moonshine understood. She was not prepared for me to speak some Chinese to her, plus she said I was saying it wrong. They corrected my mispronounciation of the saying.
Hug 69: 6:45PM, Feb 18: Female, 29
After talking with Chains some more, I walked with her to the train station. When we got there, her train just left and mine was coming. I said the Chinese phrase again and got another hug.
Hug 70: 4PM, Feb 19: Female, age withheld: Unique 34
I was invited over to my aunty Suses place for dinner because my aunty Outline was in town. I drove over and when I got there, I got a hug from Outline.
Hug 71: 4PM, Feb 19: Female, age withheld
Then I got a hug from Suse.
Hug 72: 7:45PM, Feb 19: Female, age withheld
After a nice meal, which I brought my own sandwiches to, and some lovely games, it was time for me to got home. When I went to go start my car, I got a hug from Suse.
Hug 73: 7:45PM, Feb 19: Female, age withheld
Before I left I got a hug from Outline.
Hug 74: 3:30PM, Feb 20: Female, 29
I was invited to a dinner party next Saturday at JPEG and The Thin Lawyers place. They asked for semi-formal dress. I have no sense of style when it comes to clothing and I dont like to shop unless I know what I am getting. That is why I enlisted the help of Chains to take me shopping. First she came and picked me up, then we went and got some lunch. We had a great conversations. Then it was off to do some shopping. After 20 minutes, we found something that was good for me to wear. Then she took me to the grocery store so she could pick up dinner for herself. After staying in the checkout line for 30 minutes, she took me home. We hugged when she dropped me off. Then I used my Chinese hug phrase.
Hug 75: 7PM, Feb 22: Female, 29
I was invited by JPEG to come game with her role-playing group. I happily accepted the offer. When I arrived at her place, I got a hug from her. She was very warm and place smelled like stew. Mmmmm, stew.
Hug 76: 10PM, Feb 22: Female, 29
After playing a one-shot RPG and having a good conversation, it was time to leave. Before I left JPEGs place, I got a hug from her.
Hug 77: 10PM, Feb 22: Female, 29
JPEG was being extra sneaky. When I wasnt paying attention, she came in for a sneaky hug. Though, it wasnt that sneaky as she announced the hug before it happened. So, it was a semi-sneaky hug.
Hug 78: 3:30PM, Feb 24: Female, 29
I was meeting up with JPEG to spend the evening with her. We said we would meet at a coffee shop by my work. I got there early and waited for 20 minutes. I texted her and found she was already there just in a well hidden place. When I found her hiding spot, I greeted her with a hug.
Hug 79: 3:45PM, Feb 24: Female, mid 20s: Unique 35
JPEG met up with a friend before she met up with me. I am going to call this friend of JPEGs Half-Caff. When Half-Caff left, I got a hug from her.
Hug 80: 10PM, Feb 24: Female, 29
After a lovely evening of having pie, eating dinner, good conversations, watching the most depressing episode of Buffy, watching the pilot episode of Firefly and holding hands, it was time for me to go home and sleep. Before I left JPEGs place, I got a hug from her. It was a good, strong and long hug.
Hug 81: 10PM, Feb 24: Male, late 20s
Also before I left JPEGs, I got a hug from The Thin Lawyer. I was almost out the door, when he offered to give me a hug. Now, I will try to hug him as much as I can.
Hug 82: 10PM, Feb 24: Male, 28
On my way to the train station to go home, I ran into Scare Bear. He noticed me across the street we and had to call out my name before I realized who he was. We stopped to chat for a bit in the -25C weather. Before we parted ways, I got a hug from him.
Hug 83: 5:45PM, Feb 25: Male, mid 20s
I went out with some co-workers for drinks after work. When we got to the bar the only table open was not big enough for our group. The place was too bloody warm for me and the train downtown were not going to be running this weekend starting at 7:30, I decided I wanted to go home. Before I left I got a hug from AK47.
Hug 84: 6:30PM, Feb 26: Female, 29
I was invited to a Wine and Cheesiness dinner party at JPEGs and the Thin Lawyers place. I didnt know if I was going to make it on time. It started snowing suddenly when I started my trek. By the time I got 5 minutes out the snow stopped so it was all good. When I arrived, I got a hug from JPEG.
Hug 85: 6:45PM, Feb 26: Female, 27
After sampling some of the grapes, J.Bean arrive with her date and Motherologist. J.Bean made the rounds and I got a hug from her.
Hug 86: 7:30PM, Feb 26: Male, 32
I went to go sit down in the living room by the window, because I like being cold, when I was joined by Cheesecake. He asked what my hug count was at. I told him. He offered me a hug while we were both sitting.
Hug 87: 7:30PM, Feb 26: Female, 27
Cheesecake then asked what my goal for this year was. I said it was 400 hugs. He said I would zoom right past that. J.Bean said that they would make it happen and gave me another hug.
Hug 88: 7:30PM, Feb 26: Male, 32
Then Cheesecake also gave me a hug. We then talked about what constitutes a hug. I then mentioned full release and J.Bean used the double entendre with release. Then I made a comment about the Kama Sutra.
Hug 89: 8PM, Feb 26: Female, 27
After dinner, J.Bean had another party to get to. She made her rounds of saying good-bye. When she got to me I stood up and we bumped heads during the hug.
Hug 90: 9PM, Feb 26: Male, 26
There was some good conversation and they Cold Feet arrived. I got a hug from him when he got there.
Hug 91: 1AM, Feb 27: Male, 32
Cheesecake had to go back home because he was tired or he was going to turn into a pumpkin. I didnt catch the reason. Before he left, I got a hug from him.
Hug 92: 1AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
After the hug from Cheesecake, JPEG came over to me. She offered me a hug. I took it.
Hug 93: 1:30AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
It was then the Motherologists turn to go home. She said her good-byes and I got a hug from her. I was then asked what my hug count is at. It took me some time to figure it out. I think I need ticker.
Hug 94: 1:45AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
I was sitting on the couch with JPEG sitting next time me. All she said was, 93? So I hugged her for 94.
Hug 95: 2AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
JPEG asked 94?, so I hugged her for 95.
Hug 96: 2:30AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
JPEG asked 95?, so we hugged for 96.
Hug 97: 3:15AM, Feb 27: Female, 29; Female, 28; Male, 27; Male, 26; Male, mid 20s; Male, late 20s; Female, mid 20s; Female, early 20s: Unique 36, 37, 38
At some point, Lucky wanted my 100th hug to be a group hug with everyone. I was all for that one. In the group hug there was (as in the order described above) JPEG, The Negotiator, Lucky, Cold Feet, The Thin Lawyer and three new additions to the blog, GM (because he is the Guitar Man), D20s (because she had some awesome D20 earrings) and Zie (because she is the first genderqueer person I have met. A good group hug.
Hug 98: 3:15AM, Feb 27: Male, 26
Cold Feet was going to leave and before he left I got another hug out of him.
Hug 99: 3:30AM, Feb 27: Female, mid 20s
D20s asked me what my hug count was at, I said 97, which is clearly a lie now. She said that she could help me with that and gave me a hug.
Hug 100: 3:30AM, Feb 27: Male, mid 20s
JPEG wanted to be my 100th hug of the year. In doing so, The Thin Lawyer wanted to give me a hug first. He got his hug to be the 100th Ooops.
Hug 101: 3:30AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
JPEG then got the 101st hug, which I think is way better than the 100th one. Palindromes are way better numbers than non-palindrome numbers. Except pi, e, and i. Those are the coolest ones. Who ever gets hug 314 is super awesome.
Hug 102: 4:15AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
I was getting tired and decided to leave before I fell asleep driving home. I got up and moved towards the door. I picked up my jacket and before I put it on, I hugged JPEG. I got a super tight squeeze from her.
Hug 103: 4:15AM, Feb 27: Male, mid 20s
I then got a hug from The Thin Lawyer.
Hug 104: 4:15AM, Feb 27: Female, 29
I got another hug from JPEG.
Hug 105: 4:15AM, Feb 27: Female, 28
Next was the Negotiator.
Hug 106: 4:15AM, Feb 27: Female, mid 20s
Next was D20s.
Hug 107: 4:17AM, Feb 27: Male, late 20s
I was almost out the door when GM came to join the group. I asked if he wanted a hug too. He asked if he had to come closer to the door. I said I would come to him. I then got a hug from him.
And now the summary:
Feb 2011 hug count: 88
Feb 2010 hug count: 22
Total 2011 hug count: 107
Total 2010 hug count (at this time last year): 83
Hugs until goal #1 is met: 293
Average monthly hug count needed to meet goal #1: 30
Longest hug streak: 5 days
Number of hug streaks (5 or more days): 1
Unique hug count: 38
Funny, I got a more hugs this month than I had at this time last year. The call to arms and torsos was what I needed.
For the added SG bonus:
SPOILERS! (Click to view)
I was at a dinner party back on Feb 26th. During the party there was a game of spin the bottle started up. The party guests were a mixture of both male and female. When the game was brought up I was kind of on the fence if I wanted to play. The last time I witnessed a spin the bottle game, I had a panic attack, which oddly enough spawned my hug blog. So, I thought I would at least try to honour the game by playing.
What I was on the fence about was my skills at kissing. I have only ever kissed one person before the party started. It was a good kiss, but I think I need some practice before I say I am good enough. Plus, I was playing with a bunch of people that have way more experience than I do, I felt quite intimidated that I would disappoint someone. My introvert side always says "If you can't do something that will please someone, let someone else that can."
The first spin takes place and I get picked by one of the male guests. He gets up, comes over and gives me a kiss. I was expecting a 2 at best, but he came in with a 8. So, when I kissed him, I pulled away after a peck. He looked at me and asked "What was that?" Any confidence I had at that moment was totally lost. I replied, "Uh... it wasn't a kiss... No." I pulled myself out of the game. And then knocked over a plant 2 minutes later as I kept moving my chair out of the circle.
On the plus side, I didn't have a panic attack this time, though I did feel uncomfortable with the game at the start. After sometime, I was able to calm myself down, knowing that I was in the company of people that respected my boundaries, even when I put them up at the last second. I did get to enjoy looking at people looking at people kissing. You could tell who was into the kissing being shown. I think those faces were much more compelling to me for some reason.
I was at a dinner party back on Feb 26th. During the party there was a game of spin the bottle started up. The party guests were a mixture of both male and female. When the game was brought up I was kind of on the fence if I wanted to play. The last time I witnessed a spin the bottle game, I had a panic attack, which oddly enough spawned my hug blog. So, I thought I would at least try to honour the game by playing.
What I was on the fence about was my skills at kissing. I have only ever kissed one person before the party started. It was a good kiss, but I think I need some practice before I say I am good enough. Plus, I was playing with a bunch of people that have way more experience than I do, I felt quite intimidated that I would disappoint someone. My introvert side always says "If you can't do something that will please someone, let someone else that can."
The first spin takes place and I get picked by one of the male guests. He gets up, comes over and gives me a kiss. I was expecting a 2 at best, but he came in with a 8. So, when I kissed him, I pulled away after a peck. He looked at me and asked "What was that?" Any confidence I had at that moment was totally lost. I replied, "Uh... it wasn't a kiss... No." I pulled myself out of the game. And then knocked over a plant 2 minutes later as I kept moving my chair out of the circle.
On the plus side, I didn't have a panic attack this time, though I did feel uncomfortable with the game at the start. After sometime, I was able to calm myself down, knowing that I was in the company of people that respected my boundaries, even when I put them up at the last second. I did get to enjoy looking at people looking at people kissing. You could tell who was into the kissing being shown. I think those faces were much more compelling to me for some reason.
Until next time readers!
VIEW 26 of 26 COMMENTS
violethaze:
its the bunny robot isnt it...isn't it!
coyotemike:
No, I use the stairs.