February 2012
28 posts
January 2012
45 posts
I like being alone, but I hate the feeling of being lonely. When you’re alone, you have time for yourself. Your thoughts finally catch up to you. You set your mind on things and everything is just clearer. Nothing’s bothering you and everything just feels right for once. When you feel lonely, you feel as if no one’s there for you. It feels like no one understands you or is willing to listen. It feels like you’re screaming in a crowded room, yet not one person hears you.
Your Do-Gooder Ex Is Coming Back From India
- You: Oh, I didn't think you'd answer. I thought you'd still be on the plane.
- Her: We had a layover. I'm at Dulles International right now.
- You: Oh, well, um...
- Her: What's up?
- You: I was just wondering if you were coming through town on your way home, I still have some stuff of yours.
- Her: Like what?
- You: Some books and some jewelry.
- Her: It's been a year. Do you think I care about that stuff?
- You: Oh, I just thought they might be sentimental or expensive or something. I don't know.
- Her: You and your possessions.
- You: What?
- Her: Free yourself.
- You: Um, again, what?
- Her: I've changed.
- You: Oh.
- Her: You wouldn't understand.
- You: People are always saying that.
- Her: ...
- You: So, how was Bombay?
- Her: Mumbai.
- You: Come again?
- Her: They don't call it Bombay anymore. I mean, you can, if you like stripping the Indian people of their independence and returning to the imperial rule of Britain.
- You: I'm sorry, I didn't-
- Her: It hasn't been 'Bombay' for nearly 17 years. I suggest you read a book.
- You: Um, so, you don't want your stuff back?
- Her: Free yourself.
- You: Stop saying that.
- Her: I built a school.
- You: Anyway...
- Her: What have you been up to since I left? Did you build any schools?
- You: I um...well..
- Her: Speak up. Make your words count.
- You: I filed for unemployment. Is that what you wanted to hear?
- Her: You know some people aren't lucky enough to have a government that supports them with welfare.
- You: Right...well...
- Her: But I guess it's pretty hard for you. You need that unemployment check to buy whiskey and Cheez-Its.
- You: I've been writing a lot.
- Her: And not building any schools.
- You: OK. Well look, if you come through, Karen is having a going away party for Chris Keller and I thought you might want-
- Her: To go to a party?
- You: Yeah.
- Her: And drink like totally fun mass-produced spirits? Wanna pick up some Smirnoff Ice for me? Want me to drink Smirnoff Ice for you? Just like the old times?
- You: You drank Smirnoff Ice?
- Her: I'm making a point.
- You: I don't get it.
- Her: Yeah. You don't. You never 'got' it. I can't talk to you. I have to boil drinking water before my next flight.
- You: You're in an airport. Can't you just, like, find a water fountain?
- Her: Just because the convenience exists does not mean you should take advantage of it.
- You: Take advantage? Of...a water fountain?
- Her: Don't call me again.
- You: OK.
