Quirky

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Adj.

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quirky - informal terms; strikingly unconventional far-out, offbeat, way-out, kinky unconventional - not conventional or conformist; "unconventional life styles"

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quirky

adjective odd, unusual, eccentric, idiosyncratic, curious, peculiar, unpredictable, rum (Brit. slang), singular, fanciful, whimsical, capricious, offbeat, out there (slang) We've developed a reputation for being quite quirky and original.

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So I finally filled my frames in with pictures after 4 months.  Hurray!  As I was peering at them through the camera, I ended up focusing on my feet, which brought back memories.  (PS.  Dan is currently not here to defend himself)

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Genny and a boy named Dan.  They were "a pair".  Dating, if you will.  One afternoon while lounging on the couch, Genny decided to start a conversation about quirkiness.  She went on to tell Dan how she thought he was quirky when she first met him.

Could you blame her?  Their first real encounter was on BYU campus; Genny was walking through the Talmage building and was stopped by Dan, who was dressed in black slacks, a white dress shirt, a bow tie, and had his hair parted down the middle!  This was normal for him. Very quirky.

Back to the lounging on the couch scene.  So Genny asked Dan, "Is there anything you thought was quirky about me?"  (First off, why on earth did Genny even ask this question?  She just set herself up for a ride.  Also, keep in mind that maaaaybe Dan didn't understand the definition of the word quirky.)

quirky #1: Genny's feet

He didn't think they were very attractive.  They look "different".  The second toe is really long.  They were (and still are) sandpaper-like-rough to the touch.  So they aren't very feminine, OKAAY!  Genny was sooooooo offended.  Maybe more insecure.  She thought, does he value my feet over my face?  Why do I even wear make-up?  What about my eyes?  Isn't that what people look at?  My FEET!?!?!?!  I can't change my feet!  Who cares about feet?!  Oh, he just went below the belt. 

quirky #2: Genny's name.  GENNY.  He never thought he'd date a girl named Genny.

and quirky #3: Genny's pinky finger.  He thought that her pinky finger looked really short compared to her ring finger.

At this point, Genny thought, This relationship can't go on. 

But it did.  

And they got married.

Quirky and all.

The end!

(Boise, ID wedding reception.  Dan teaching my dad and I how to tie a bow-tie.)