Rants: Conversations

Conversation #1

(in the elevator)

Worker: So where are you from
Me: The middle-east.
Worker: Yeah, I know.. but from where?
Me: *just got burned* Palestine.
Worker: Is that near Gaza?
Me: Well.. technically. Its a city in Palestine, but I'm from the northern territories.
Work: Its a harsh world back there, eh?
Me: Yep, it definitely is.

Conclusion: If Newfie workers (no offence intended) know about the crisis in Gaza, then there is still "hope" in this world.

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Conversation #2

(In the dining hall)

Boy: So you are going to breezeway ( a university bar) tonight?
Me: No.. its not my thing
Boy: *puzzled* what do you mean?
Me: *smiles* Its not my thing.
Boy: *looking at a girl wearing a scarf at the table* So you are from the same religion as her?
Me: Yes. *dreading the coming question*
Boy: So how come you don't wear a scarf?
Me: *as always not sure how to respond* I want to.
Boy: *ignoring what I just said* What will your parents do if they knew you were walking around without that on your head?
Me: They are the problem.
Boy: *puzzled*
Me: They don't want me to wear it. They think I'm "too young" for it.
Boy: *O_O* Are you serious? You WANT to wear it?
Me: Yes.

*Silence*

Conclusion: There are more than one colour shining through a prism. Different shades, different extremes, and people should know that. Also, I still think that excuse isn't strong enough to stop me from doing it.

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Conversation #3 (repeated e.v.e.r.y.t.i.m.e. I go there)

(In the dining hall)

40ish year-old server at one of the stations: You have a gorgerous smile, beautiful.
Me: Thanks! *smiles*
Same server: Its like a Monalisa smile. You know her?
Me: Ofcourse I do!
Same Server: Where are you from?
Me: Palestine.
Same Server: Wow, you are the first person I know from there. You're beautiful.
Me: *smiles*

-Later-

Same Server: Can I take a picture with you? I want to show my friends. I told them about you and your monalisa smile.
Me: ha ha ha. O_O

Conclusion: Even though he looks/sounds geniune, I think some lines are ought to not be crossed.

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Conversation #4

(on msn)

Me: I got a red heart-shaped lollipop and chocolate today!
Brother: From who?
Brother: Give me the name, and I'll pay a hitman to finish him!

Conclusion: Family love is so tight and deep. Its unconditional. Real. (Can't wait to get some soon in April).