I bought some "everything" bagels on Sunday, and when I got home I was disappointed to find out that they did not, in fact, contain "everything." J'accuse Bagel Makers of Canada, J'accuse!
Saturday morning my cousin Mike from Massachusetts called for me, but because it was morning I wasn't awake and my parents, fearful of my wrath, decided to ask him to call back later rather than waking me up. So then around 1ish the phone rings, and my father calls me to pick up, so I do, and say my usual "hello." "Hi Anthony, do you know who this is?" "Yeah, Mike. My parents told me you were calling (Also, you have a hilarious and unmistakable Massachusetts accent, but I didn't say this part)." "Yes. What are you doing on June second, 2006?" "I don't think I've planned that far into the future yet (though later I realized I should have said I had a dentist appointment)." "Well, I'm getting married that day and I was wondering if you'd like to be in the wedding party." "Oh, sure, yeah. Congratulations." "Good. Thanks." Awkward silence then an attempt at conversation then goodbyes.
Why was it so awkward? Because I barely know the man.
Don't get me wrong, I'm honoured that he thought of me, and I'm looking forward to the event. I'm just surprised that he would choose me. I've only seen him once in the last 15 years and that was like six or seven years ago at another wedding. I think the amount of notice also surprised me. I find it hard to believe that people plan anything that far in advance. I haven't even figured out what I'm doing tomorrow.
Keep on Tranglin,
Anthony
Edit: whenever now is.
I didn't notice my mistake; the wedding is in 2007, not 2006.
14 comments:
ah, awkwardness amongst cousins. the story of my life. mostly because I am one of two cousins my age and all the rest dont have teeth yet or are loosing their teeth.
hold the phone, june second, 2006? isn't that like two weeks?
To me that says that someone backed out of his wedding party.
Actually, I was thinking the same thing Kitty. When Mike asked me to be in his wedding party I knew months in advance and not weeks.
I'm guessing it was someone skinny, so the tux will fit. Can you wear a hat?
yeah, ok. A year in advance is a little insane.
i guess he gave you that year to re-acquaint? and I thought the wedding party I'm in right now with people in Ottawa and Windsor was awkward.
And how are poppyseeds part of everything and not raisins or blueberries at the very least...did people ever get anywhere with a suit against the Neverending Story?
well, thats a horse of a different color.
a wierd, color
are you going to wear your checkered hat/undies/shoes combo with the tux? i think unless the groom specifically requests that you don't, you should feel free.
Yo, AP, did you see this?
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I'm with loz, rock the checkered shoes.
I'll bring up the whole checkered thing, but I doubt it'll fly.
there's your mistake - if you bring it up he'll just say no. the key is to act ignorant and assume it will be OK to get checkery.
forgiveness > permission
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