Almost an Advantage
June 22, 2008Having to pick up Bella and having had dinner at Shangri-La today, I decided to get a cup of coffee at the ground floor.
Bella of course went ahead and chose a lollipop for herself and I ordered my usual brew. It was when this pretty barista asked my name that the whole point of this story is illustrated.
“May I get your name sir? So that we can place it on the cup.” She asked with a heart melting smile. “Lino” I answered back. To which Bella laughs out loud. “What’s wrong with your dad’s name little girl?” She asked Bella. Before my daughter could speak, I answered for her. “Cause it’s not my real name. The reason I don’t give my real name is that never in my thirteen years of coffee drinking experience has anyone of you guys ever gotten it spelled right.” I explained with a smile, trying not to make it sound so sarcastic.
“Try me sir?” She challenged. (I swear, if I wasn’t with Bella, this lady’s number would be in my phone right there and then.) So looking for a reason to linger at the counter, I said “My name is Linus”. Then with a short pause, the pretty barista continued to spell it correctly. I looked at Bella and said “Hey what do you know! She spelled it right. That’s so cool!” I looked at the lady and continued “Well, believe it or not, you’re the first one who has ever spelled it correctly.”
Thinking that it was all over, I decided to get my coffee and stay out where I can smoke. Bella asks permission to walk around inside, so I let her and enjoyed my cup with a lit cigarette. It was relatively cold, since the rain has not stopped the whole day and the coffee looked like it got inhaled instead of drank with the speed it went.
It was when I was gathering our stuff and getting ready to leave when I noticed that Bella was at the counter, holding two cups of drinks and talking to the barista. Alarmed that she may have ordered something behind my back, I motioned for her to come out. Bringing the two cups out she excitedly says “Look Dad, the lady gave me two cups of chocolate drinks for free!” Surprised, but with a deep sense of pride at her conning skills, I asked “Did you say Thank you?” To which she hurriedly went back inside to say thanks.
As we were walking away and somewhat curious as to what their conversation was about, I asked Bella about their exchange. “Her name is Joycie, and she asked me my name, where I studied, where I lived and where my mom was.” she declared. Thinking of the possibilities of this new found strategy to meeting women, I asked her what she said about where her mom was, to which she replied, “I told her mom was home….” “Aaaaand???” I anxiously asked. “I didn’t tell her you were separated.” she continued. “I see.” I replied trying to conceal the disappointment. It would’ve been easier for me to just go back, thank the barista personally, then ask for her number, but since Bella was there, and she has made it very clear that she will get hurt if I get a girlfriend, I decided to restrain myself and just let it go.
So I guess, my daughter blew on my bubble to sizeable proportions and decided to burst it all inadvertently.
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Yeah, I need to brainwash Bella, she has been trained well by ex. Tsk, tsk, tsk.
Hmmm, it makes me sad though, that she seems to harbor hopes of reconciliation between her mom and me. Right now, I don’t have the heart to tell her that it’s never gonna happen. Oh well, when I have gotten my bearings, and when the topic is brought up again, will I explain to her the real score.
Posted by ramblingvirus at June 23, 2008, 12:07 pm@Joyce: are you the barista?
Posted by randy at June 23, 2008, 12:33 pmSorry, Randy.. wrong number..
you can’t blame her for trying though.. o well, life’s a bitch that way….hehehe
Posted by Joyce- not the barista at June 23, 2008, 1:07 pmOuch. That sucks, man. 
Hmmm, I apologize Joyce! But that was what Bella said the name of the girl is. Though I’m relatively sure that you are a hottie yourself. 
Musta ba Randy?
Ade, well in a way it sucked but in a way, I guess, Bella saved me from getting into another roller coaster ride! Hehehehe.
WOW! I am honored madame Ria, by your kind act. I will check it out. Thank you very much for the vote of confidence.
Much gratitude to you as well Ozy. I try to be. 
LOL!!!! Our children sound as much alike as we do Linus!!!! Hmmm….wonder if they’ve been talking? 
Hahahaha! Well Heather, you should do what I did, when Bella said she doesn’t want me to have a girlfriend.
I told her that If I’m not allowed to have a girlfriend, then to be fair about it, she’s not allowed to have a boyfriend either.
Boy, you should’ve seen her reaction! Hahahaha!
By the way H, you haven’t answered my question if you’re going to marry me or not. I’m waiting…….**with crossed arms and tapping feet**
Posted by ramblingvirus at June 24, 2008, 9:03 amOh but OF COURSE I will!!!!!! But how are we going to do this? You’re SO far away!!!!!
Posted by Greenie at June 24, 2008, 9:42 amOh we can have a cyberhouse, cyberfood and prolly a little cybersex. HAHAHAHAHAHA!
We will name our first cyberbaby as smeagol if a boy and carrie if a girl. hehehehe.
Love ya H! **HUGS**
Posted by ramblingvirus at June 24, 2008, 9:50 amnyahahaha. funny, i also got the same reaction from my father when i told him that i prefer seeing “married” than ” looking for activity partners” on his friendster profile…selfish, i know…
Posted by Joyce at June 26, 2008, 7:38 amYeah, I can relate to your Dad! Poor man! Hahahaha!
You wouldn’t happen to be Bella in disguise would you? Well, Bella of the future that is. Hahahahaha!
Posted by ramblingvirus at June 26, 2008, 7:58 am:) yes, we came from the same strain, probably…o wait…we’re women…
well, i actually lighten things up a bit.. he can now date…as long as:
1. his date is way way way hotter than mom.
2. his date is not half my age.
3. his date is not a good-for-nothing-gold-digger.
4. he will not breed. i don’t want to end up paying their tuition fees in the future. no way.
bonus points if she has really hot legs and ample boobies..
Posted by Joys at June 26, 2008, 8:43 amOh WOW! Could I just adopt you?? Hahaha!
That is actually a cool dynamic you have going on with your dad, there. I pray that Bella and Igor will be the same in the future. However, not allowing him to breed is sort of sadistic don’t ya think? Hehehehe
Though I have asked Bella if she’ll allow me if I’ll get a really, really, really, really pretty girlfriend in the future. Nope. she was adamant. Hahahaha.
Posted by ramblingvirus at June 26, 2008, 8:48 amis that yer final answer? cause three of us combined can… be a huge triple threat, man.. do you allow wrestling in the household?
dad’s my best friend.. well, he doesn’t have a choice anyway… considering that i’m the only offspring he’s got..
poor dad. *diabolical laugh*
Posted by Joys at June 26, 2008, 8:55 amWrestling is part of my weekend tv fare and yes, I’ve suffered many a clothesline, chokeholds, buttsmashes, flying kicks and elbow drops, but I’m still the champ! Hahaha! They can tag team me all they want, but dad can carry both of them and throw them on the bed. Hehehehe.
That is what I would like to happen between me and my kids. That they can approach me anytime and talk to me when they feel the need to.
Thanks for sharing that Joyce. Gives me much hope for my kids and I. At least now, I have seen that the paradigm works.
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LMAO. Daddy’s girl is very good…My dad just pats my head whenever I blew his cover..Maybe Igor can pimp his dad someday..
Posted by Joyce at June 23, 2008, 4:40 am