This is down to Globe Telecom's network getting stressed out with Christmas calls on the 25th.. Kay was visiting her uncle and aunt in Quezon City, because her uncle Jun shares a birthday with Jesus, so of course he has a party, the day after the family party on Christmas Eve.Videoke, disco, etc... I get through on phone at last. Signal strength is lousy... She says "I won't make you jealous if I have a dance? " I hear " I want to make you jealous when I have a dance," I say "Why do you want to make me jealous?" (we never do that) She hears " Why won't you make me jealous?" and replies "It's just family and I'm wearing a baggy sweater and jeans" etc... Remainder of conversation goes pear shaped as each of us tries to understand what on earth the other is on about...then Globe loses interest for several hours...
Luckily, we know each other pretty well and we were able to laugh about it! But it does illustrate the perils of "two nations separated by a common language" using a mobile phone in conditions of poor reception!
And today's gem: "Mahal, are you feeling calm? Because I have something to tell you!" "Well, I've just ripped my elder son's head off after his Parent's Evening, so go ahead..." "Mahal I got a crush last night. A bad crush" (cautiously...) "Oh, Who's the lucky guy?" "A CRASH, you idiot! Tricycle turned over and I was thrown out! I need to see a doctor I think!"
I have been mildly irritated by Kay referring to her brother as her "knight in shining armour", since I rather hoped to qualify for that role myself! My sister in law sorted me out - Kay meant that her brother acts as her bodyguard (they share an apartment) - which of course is absolutely fine. He is as fit as a butcher's dog, and I pity anyone misguided enough to tangle with him!
The Imelda Complex: I am about to send Kaye some green tea. Working as I do with Chinese colleagues I am in a good position to enjoy nice tea. I asked if there was any thing else that she would like me to send.... She: (girlish giggle) "The shoes!" He: "What shoes, mahal?" She: "You remember, in the restaurant in Canlaon - the wife of the Japanese man?" He (racking his memory) "Er, yes... Not as pretty as you. But I don't remember her shoes!"
Excellent stuff. Keep the mis conversations coming.. With jealousy the way it over here I`d be surprised if Globe and Smart hadnt been the cause of the odd annulment!
