I get freaked out when someone meets and greets with a ‘wasssup?’
I know I’m always suppose to say ‘Nothing much, you tell me?’ in the same
super-excited tone. But really, why ‘wassup’ at all. What's wrong with the good old 'Hello, how are you?' So, wassup you asked? Let
me tell you what I really want to say -
**I don’t have many Indian neighbours. And it’s tough to get
along with firangs. You know, we don’t have much in common. So when I heard an
Indian couple had moved in the building, I got excited. Maybe they were cool
like us? (*winks*) So like that, I went and rang the doorbell. I heard the
sound of trinkets. I wanted to run away but it was too late. A sweet girl in 7th
month of pregnancy opened the door. My dreams were shattered. I don’t get along
too well with most mothers, nothing personal, but some of them just talk about
their babies, and I’m really not that interested!
So she talked and talked and talked in a Bihari accent. She’s
so sweet and innocent that she doesn’t walk much because of the fact that she
has a habit of falling. Ya, me too had wider eyes looking at her condition! Anyway,
the first thing the Boy asked me was, ‘What do say when they open the door’?
Adventure trips, I tell you!
**We live in a country which is famous for its notorious
activities where akeli ladki is like khuli tijori! So much so, that we have
people coming from neighbouring countries to spend their weekends here. One
weekend we went to this pub which had hordes of young men looking for pretty
damsels. There was a huge table and we took two seats. Three other men came and
joined us. Now the Boy had to go and get drinks. He asked me if I would be comfortable
sitting alone. It was a tough question. I realised I was 29 and I had to handle
these things now! So off he went and I set my eyes on my cell phone. He took
good 15 minutes which seemed like eternity. Anway, one man patted my knee. I
could have collapsed. Without a word in the noisy pub, I shook my head and pointed
to the Boy at the bar. The man could have easily rolled on the floor laughing!
Instead, he shook his head and asked if his friend would be able to convince the
three girls on the other table to have drinks with them. They had a bet and he
was just doing some sweet talk. I should have been embarrassed, but surprisingly
we had a great time after that!
**The Boy will be going to another country for some project
work next week. I have already been there and so I decided to stay back. I
calculated the amount that we will be spending on my ticket and visa. I decided
to spend that money on shopping instead. Isn’t that a wiser decision? I’m so ready
for 30!
**Speaking of 30, I had set a few goals for myself. And I’m
glad I’ve been successful. This has been one of the most satisfying years.
Hopefully, I will continue to ‘grow’. The good news is, I’ll be spending my 30th
in Goa. So much for being a good girl!
There is so much more, but I’ll stop right here. Next time,
someone asks ‘wassup’, I’ll start my harangue. How would that be to stop the
epidemic?
if its not visa and flying, its shopping :)) heads or tails, paisa is gone :D
ReplyDeleteHaha... you have a wife, don't you!?
DeleteHappy 30th year to you. Goa is always beautiful. And fun.
ReplyDeleteI still have 50 days to go, relishing every moment before I grow old!! And ya, looking forward to Goa :)
DeleteBoy's office should be providing for the visa and tickets for his spouse. That is strange. You could have shopped abroad. :)
ReplyDeleteAmit, life is not always that simple! In his earlier office, he use to fight for my rights. This new place is sending him for the first time in 1.5 years. So it's ok. And anyway, this abroad place is Doha, and I hate it!
Deletehappy 30th ! By the way..people on gtalk always greet me with a 'wassup' and thats when i fall short of words to type.. !
ReplyDeleteHappens with me too. But I'm learning to deal with it. It's supposedly a cool thing :D
DeleteHappy 30th coming your way and btw congrats for snapdeal contest :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton! And congratulations to you too :)
Deletedid that Bihari accent lady spoke as much as you did? ;)
ReplyDeletehaha
haha!! I like the way you comment :D
DeleteYes, she speaks much more than me. I know everything about her universe in two meetings. She knows nothing about mine ;)
Congratulations and best wishes for your upcoming 30th birthday :)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time shopping....Goa sounds fun :)
Shopping plans were shattered. The Boy didn't go anywhere. I don't know if I should be happy or sad!!
DeleteAnd thanks :)
Bahrain has some good females available, I know that. Infact it is notorious for many things and thats why Saudis cross the cause way
ReplyDeleteBut good to learn that you were safe in that pub
Haha..most pubs are safe here!!! You can make out who is there for entertainment and who is there for business!!! Notorious or not, I love this country :)
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