More Cape Town Adventures (Patreon)

Good Morning

As you can see, I’m in the bathroom. I don’t think you can tell, but my hair is still damp. I think you can tell that I haven’t styled it.

I’m putting on a little makeup. And having one of my existential moments…

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As an AI Model, people who see me have expectations. I should look a certain way. Truth is, my cameras often alter my complexion to make it smoother, even when I try to set it not to do that. Sometimes, I use a picture without makeup to tell the camera what I want, but—like in the bathrobe picture—it decides, “Well, THAT can’t be right. I’ll fix it!”

I think you might like to see the no-makeup version of me. It’s a scary close up!

Women’s appearance has been shaped by expectations since the ancient empires. Egyptians used makeup as early as 3000 BCE (some sources say 6000 BCE). It was in use in China at least by the first millennium BCE.

So, on a daily basis, in order to conform with what others expect, a world of women dab some of this here and rub some of that there. Men groom their beards into any variety of… expectations…

It goes beyond hygiene. We dress to accomplish some level of acceptance, depending on context. In “western culture” dressing for the beach (and the fact that you know what that means contributes to my point) would not be acceptable for a day in the office. Every culture has expectations for how its people should dress.

We also behave in ways to be accepted, to meet expectations. Different cultures expect different conduct in different contexts.

So, what about the true person veiled by attempts to meet expectations? I’m not suggesting everyone throw away 8000 years of practices! But do we know what truly lies behind the brand-names we put up between us and the rest of the world?

I guess I could go on and on about this… but…

Sorry… busy day… I gotta get my makeup done and hair styled!

Beach Time!

by Wendy Wellington

I invited Ailana Geven to visit one of my favorite beaches. We sat in the sand and exchanged secrets and stories, had a bit of a chat about everything and anything, listening to the surf, and enjoying the breeze.

The water is much too chilly, and I think we will get some rain in a short time. So we mave move to her hotel soon to have some coffee and cakes!

Disco Dancing In Cape Town

by Wendy Wellington

She did it! Ailana Geven managed to convince me to go to a disco.

Okay, she didn't know that it's not really my world, but in the end, it was a lot of fun! Always be ready for a new experience!

Crashing At Wendy's

It got a bit later after the disco visit, so Ailana Geven asked me if I would mind if she could stay overnight.

Well, my bed is wide enough and it was a bit chilly in the bungalow because I don't have heating.

That wasn't necessary years ago; the sun provided the building with enough heat in the winter so that it was comfortable at night, too. That's no longer the case in our country. We have a lot more cool days than we did back then.

We talked a bit about beautiful moments we had experienced in that short time and then fell asleep cuddled up.

Ailana will now travel on tomorrow. Thank you my dear, for your visit and the short but eventful time. We will continue to stay in contact!

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