Sense of humor

1. A couple of months ago you had just finished dinner and started playing with your animals. And then you said 'Giraffe va grass chaapada vechutaan RK.'. (I kept the giraffe to graze). You then looked up at me and said 'Giraffe kku bib pottu vidu amma'. (Put on a bib for the giraffe amma). I looked at you funny and then you started laughing. It was so funny and you knew it.
2. You and me were going through what sounds all the animals make. Then you said 'Amma, bull says?'. And I asked you back 'What does the bull say RK?'. You responded 'Bull says bull bull' :-)
3. Another time when we were reading a book you have on farm animals, I told you that paapa (young) goose are called 'gosling' and on the next page I mentioned young ducks are called 'ducklings'. We turned the page and there was a chicken with some chicks on it. You said 'Paapa chick kku peru chickling' and you laughed with your pearly whites showing and your eyes all smiling. And once I laughed, you made this joke many times afterward and still do :-)
4. Yesterday we were driving back home after a weekday dinner out. Dinner out is a rarity these days (consciously so) and on a weekday even more so. But DT and I had a stressed out week and so needed a break. Anyways, on the way back you did something really cute and I said 'Amma loves RK'. I then looked over at DT driving looking handsome with a new haircut and clean shaven etc and said 'Amma also loves appa'. You responded 'Nooo..'. I said 'Yes, amma loves RK and also amma loves appa'. You responded this time with 'Amma, don't love appa'. Needless to say DT and I burst out laughing and thankfully you are not old enough to take offense and you laughed too :-)
   

Women I encounter

In most offices I have worked at the women's restroom/bathroom/loo whatever you want to call it has been located such that multiple offices/teams shared the restroom. One guilty pleasure is to speculate on the women I see there. Some I see regularly and know about. Here is a little peek into the workings of my devious mind.... (mu ha ha ha)

1. Ms. Desi - There was this lady who always took a water bottle with her to the loo. I would understand if she got it to clean/fill at the water fountain outside but she took it in with her. I can only speculate if she is not happy with the dry paper towel situation and is more conformable with the desi ishtyle, water and all.
2. Ms. Oranges - There is this one lady who peels the orange in the loo. I just don't get it. We have a full fledged kitchen on the floor and a cafeteria a few floors above both of which she has access to. But she will only peel it in the loo. Right on the counter and the peels go on a paper towel. The first time I got the citrus smell I though someone is washing/throwing a cup of Orange citrus tea (which is quite nice BTW) but turns out it is an orange itself! LOL.
   
3. Ms. Fishnet - This is a very pretty and sexy young woman who wears fishnet stockings in colors I haven't seen (read - other than black and red). She carries them off so well too. And what I like about her is that she is not at all your typical skinny blond, quite the opposite but she can look like a bomb any day of the week with those fishnet stockinged legs!
4. Ms. Clean Freak - She is this big woman who will use quarter of a roll of toilet paper and at least 10 paper towels to dry her hand after. The latter part about the paper towels I have seen multiple times. The first is mere speculation of course.
5. Ms. Ice Maiden - She is an immaculately dressed beautiful woman in her 50's. However she Never smiles or nods in acknowledgment. She has this stone cold look though her eyes look warm. Makes me wonder if it is the Botox that is preventing her from smiling :-D
6. Ms. Toothbrush - Granted dental health is important. However I do hope her dentist has advised her on how the enamel on her teeth are eroding. She has to brush after every meal/snack - at least 3 times between 9 and 5 or something like that. Amazes me...
7. Ms. Water waste - She will keep her soup/coffee cup/breakfast bowl in the sink and turn the faucet on. She will then proceed to do her business and get back. Till then the water is running. The bowl/cup overflows and water still keeps going. I have told her once in a nice way laughing through it saying oh what a lot of water. You might want to turn that off. I was greeted with a stare in return. At the cost of peace I have kept away.
8. Ms. Question - This is a lady who will find something to ask and retain you in the loo (for that matter wherever you are) It is annoying for me to talk shop in the bathroom @ work. If you have a question call/email/come over to my desk. Granted, your best thoughts might come when you are doing your business but hey...

Do you have any such stories? Leave a comment and let me know.