When I found you my world changed - not just for the better... I became a different person, a better person.
Even though we met yesterday, I had to stop myself from tearing off your cap and devouring you. But I had to think of work the next day and a lady needs her sleep! But this morning ... ahhh so worth the wait. As I threw out the old Liquid Coffee and poured you into my cup, mixed in a little milk... I was knocking on heaven's door.
Blendy Espresso Liquid Coffee, why do you hid yourself on the shelves of Max Value when you should be in the fridge with the other, granted inferior, cold coffees... We went too long apart.
How have I changed? Besides the fact that there was a skip in my step and song in my voice, you mean? Well, even after five cups this morning I had a sixth right before heading out to Curves, my gym. Didn't tell you about it? Oh, I am super famous there. As the only Gaijin not only is my "Curves Message" at the top of the pyramid, but everyone is aware of both my measurements, my attendance - hell, they even tell me about my own life.
"Vanessa-sensei~! School starts on Thursday~"
"It does? I am not so sure... I should check."
Giggles and sugoi!'s everywhere. "Thursday!! Yes yes."
Well, Hot-Diggitydog! They were right...
When I missed a week for Hiroshima/Kobe vacation, not only was I required to give a full report as to why but I was warned that I really could not afford to eat so much omiyage. "Really? 13 omiyage?"
"But I had to try every flavour~! How many times will I be in Miyajima?"
Of course, I do this while working out so I am saved by the woman's voice saying "Change Station Now" and all the women chanting together "Chan-gi!"
I have friends there Blendy, though none as precious as yourself. My favourite is Glasses Lady. She works out in pink sunglasses. I think I may be in love with her even though she points at me saying "AKAI! AKAI!" (red! red!) to whoever is working out beside her. I forget I am working out trying to figure out what she's thinking.
My Brain: "Oooo pursed lips. Do you think things are getting hard?"
Other part of My Brain that has the voice of my cousin Amanda: "Maaaaa, what are you SAYING!?"
My Brain: "Maybe she is thinking about her doggie. A woman with pink tinted glasses has to have a doggie."
Other Part now switching to Bad Sean Connery: "Peacock."
My Brain: Nods "goooooood one."
After Curves, I treated myself to one more before heading to a coffee shop where I had lemonade. The serving woman almost fainted.
"I-su-du Ca-fe Ra-te?"
"I-su-du Re-mon onegaishimasu!"
"CA - FE Ra- TE" It was like talking to a two year old. Or one of my students.
"ReMON. L size."
Repeat 5 times.
Chatted away with Ashley and got some studying in - no yawning or eye rubbing at all!! Power-biked home in under 15 minutes listening to George Michael, planning a Gay Pride lesson and dreaming of just ONE more cup before bed. I was distracted from my surroundings with the exception of the 70 year old woman (who looked 50) on her mini-bike, MC Hammer pants and florescent Brazilian t-shirt montage-of-athing. She puts Pink Glasses to SHAME. I want her autograph!
Blendy, you made a good life great. Because now I know that with every quirky Ja-of-pan moment I go through I can accent it with a cup of you. Let's party.
bfg goes to watch The Good Wife. Bad title, good show.
