highlight of my day

saw a couple wandering around. i approach them.

V: can i help you?

lady (L): yes, do you have the wine coaster that matches this?

she holds up a modern looking, silver wine bottle holder. i check the style of the piece.

V: let me check in the back.

i take a deep breath before i disappear into the stockroom. it's hit or miss. . either you find it right away or spend minutes (what feels like hours) looking for the desired piece. EUREKA!!! i find it. i carry the box triumphantly out to the couple.

V: YES! here it is!

l: hmm. . great! what do you think? she turns to her boyfriend.

Boyfriend (B): it's great. your tastes are changing and i hope to be around when they do.

l: i am moving from a french country style to something more modern.

V: yes, that is a big change.

l & b spend half an hour debating between two different coasters. he's starting to get a little frustrated.

b: just pick what you like.

l: but your opinion matters too. what do you think?

b: i dunno. . it's kinda modern/MOMA like and that's not me. (to me) what do you think, not that it matters.

V: they are both nice but they are completely different styles. i actually have modern/MOMA-like tastes. . . but that coaster is not too crazy or out there. . .

b: that's true.

l wavers back in forth, looking at other pieces. he starts to get impatient.

b: look, just pick whatever you like, i'm sure this nice sales person has other things to do.

V: no no, take your time.

b: wrong anwer!

V: laughing, sorry! i'm actually very busy, can you hurry?

l: i also need to get a gift for his sister.

V: what does she like?

l: i have no idea!

V: (to b) what does your sister like?

b: girls!!!

l: i am soo embarassed.

V: no no, it's fine.

b: honestly, the only thing i know for sure that she likes is girls. . . we used to cruise for girls together. . . actually only once, years ago.

l: i can't take you anywhere!!!