The day before yesterday, on the tube, there was this horrible, shuddersome thing on that strap thingy you are supposed to hold on to in the ceiling: a used condom. And then I read in one of the Woo’s posts that she’d found a turd on a tube seat. Aren’t these terrible? How did the city ever get so bad?
Ho well, I try not to think of such things, as I’d much rather be cheerful and optimistic. Also, I’m trying to keep a pleasant, about-to-smile look on my face at all times, which is much harder than you’d think. Though a lot more people have been asking me for directions and chatting to me in shops lately, so it must be having an effect.
I walked casually past Michael’s house lately, wondering whether he’d been affected by the banking collapses and general financial meltdown, as it seems middle-ranking very rich people are being wiped out, having their homes repossessed etc, while the uber-rich are happier than ever, buying up jet-loads of champagne, ordering fresh Vivienne Westwood diamond waistcoats for their dogs and so on. I don’t know which he is: rich or uber-rich. His house looked unoccupied, like it had been empty for weeks and weeks. And I found myself wondering if I’d even find him attractive – or want to have anything to do with him – if he was poor. Which was a very bad thought.
3 comments:
Oooh, interesting. Kind of like Lizzy Bennett telling her sister she was first attracted to Mr. Darcy when she saw Pemberly!
This is a very fascinating question. Is it them, or is it their "props" as they say in film-dom (houses, cars, rich stuff)?
Your friend could probably tell you Michael's current broke-or-not-broke status. It would be amazing to find out he has no more money. In that case wouldn't you be even more glad you didn't waste time, effort and your scarce cash throwing him a dinner party!
This is very interesting that people are approaching you more with the 'about-to-smile' face. Carry on!
Moo!
Dear Topiary, yes it is really worrying how hearing someone is loaded completely changes your perception of them. Also if someone tells you some guy is a famously successful womanizer that instantly makes you very interested in him, and slightly huffy if he isn't interested in YOU, regardless of whether he is attractive or not. Love from scones x
All too true, scones.
Moo!
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