8/25/09

Wisdom Via Italian Imports

Just had an interesting conversation with Luigi. He's this older Italian who drops by once a night, usually to talk to Charlie, but who talks to me as well.

"How's your girlfriend?"
"I actually don't have one."
Probably my least favorite question in the world. People always assume things that I'd rather not have them assume. Luigi thought that I was wise, however, so the issue was avoided.

He nodded sagely.
"They always asking for money, buy me this buy me that. Christmas. And I say don't give me that (unprintable.) Get a job and buy your own stuff. And then groceries!!"
He shook his head in exasperation.
"Or when they get bossy. I hate it when they're bossy. I say, don't boss me around baby, or I'll slap you."

This seemed a little harsh in my mind, but I could understand where he was coming from.

"But a girl with a good heart? I would do anything for her."

Again, I agreed with the little round Italian.

He left then, leaving me with a little pearl of wisdom that had been carefully packaged with light profanities.





5 comments:

  1. You certainly do see interesting people at that place you call 'work'.

    Luigi is an awesome name =)

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  2. Very nice character sketch! Really well done!

    I can definitely relate to your 'least favourite question.'

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  3. Apparently, if you have a 'serious' girlfriend/guyfriend, you're mature. And yet, how many complaints have I heard?

    Let's clarify though: Layne, you have many girlfriends. :-)

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  4. @merissa - You would not believe some the stuff I've run into.

    @rach - Thanks! I appreciate it.

    @rachel - LOL! That's awesome! In all seriousness, I do appreciate all you folks very much, even though I don't say it enough. = )

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