So, as a child, I was supposed to play the role of flower girl at a family friend's wedding. I remember I was woken up very early in the morning against my will. Anyway, I sat with the groom outside his house and he was talking to me about God knows what cos I am sure I didn't look interested. Maybe he was nervous now that I think about it. Anyway, when he paused in his speech, I saw a mother hen and her little ones walking past so I felt obliged to say something. And I said, "Uncle you are just like the mother hen walking around clucking to protect her little ones". I do not know why I said that. That was not even a thought that coherently formed in my head. After I said that, he looked like he was about to slap me for insulting him so I said "And by the way, I am like the little chicken following you" and he relaxed. I remember he later told my grand father that I had a big mouth and I criticized a lot but I criticized myself too. If only he knew.In the photo, one of my big little chickens to whom I make an excellent role model!
Anyway, here I am about 17 years later.. wow. At a point, I wasn't even 17 years old yet. I was chatting with a friend the other day and I saw myself make the usual excuse of "I am only human, not a saint". Ok, I had to self criticize there. A saint is only a canonized human. "Human" is included in the definition so we can all be saints if we chose to be. Other than that, I am perfect in other ways. :)
Someone, in his infinite wisdom, once said that not a thought forms in my head that doesn't come out as words. He went on to say it could be good because it meant I didn't keep grudges and let things fester. The latter part, I agree with but not all thoughts that form in my head come out as words. Maybe I just think more than most of you do. Bad enough I can't stop talking, according to you people, but if I said everything I thought, I'd be speaking several languages simultaneously and out of several outlets too. Don't think dirty, the end. PS: talking too much is an advantage sometimes. It has saved me from many an awkwardly silent moment. All those guys that want to ask girls out but have nothing to say, well, make sure she talks enough for both of you. Companionable silence doesn't occur on the first couple dates.
Meanwhile, thanks to those who do let me ramble. Thanks to those who actually listen. Thanks to those who put the phone on speaker and leave it on the table while muting me and playing music making sure to say "umm" and "aah" where necessary. As long as I have unlimited minutes, you, my darlings, will continue to hear from me.
Once upon a time, I loved Eminem. Right up till the point I left Uniben, I knew his whole album off by heart. Now, I was surprised to hear he had a new album.. from about 3 months ago. Talk about lacking MTV. Oh lest I forget, newest acquisition... Let's just say I could be one of the girls in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Oh well, later my darlings..CIAO. (In my head, I am Italian today).
Another from Leeza
