How to make an Impression- Part 2 (3 Comments)
We leave people with interesting impressions of us on many occasions. I know we have managed to leave a dozy behind us again.
I mentioned that we went over to my Uncle and Aunt’s house after Christmas to visit with them and their children who live out of state. My two cousins have new boyfriends so it was fun to get to meet them. We tend to get over there and then stay for hours on end- I feel we are pests really but we are comfortable there and really enjoy the company so we settle in for the long haul. My Aunt and Uncle have grown used to us staying forever, let the kids wrestle on the floor and often, feed us. This time though, I was prepared. I took over a plateful of cookies, cut up veggies, dip and some of my popular jalepeno poppers.
When we got home, there were still a few poppers left and so I ate one- I like them but hadn’t taken the time to eat one on this trip. I chewed. Then realized something wasn’t quite right. The jalepeno was crunchy and extra spicy. Then it dawned on me- I hadn’t cooked them before we left because I thought they would store better and then completely forgot that they weren’t done.
Oy! I served raw, crunchy jalepeno poppers to people I know and love plus people I was meeting for the first time. So my signature appetizer was a bust and we most likely lift them with stomach bug germs all over the place.
I bet the new boyfriends remember us!
Hahahaaha! Well, we definitely didn’t notice. Everyone really liked them. Especially Dad, me and Rachel who like spicy foods. No worries Mate!
Comment by Liesel — January 8, 2008 @ 11:52 am
Sure, sure. In the future when you mention “my cousin” your Man will ask “which one” (which is a very legitimate question considering how many you have) and you will answer- “you remember her- Typhoid Mary who feeds people uncooked food and has unruly children.” And a look of fear will cross his face.
Comment by JustMe — January 8, 2008 @ 11:55 am
Oh – that is too funny. I have to say, I love your humor! I think I’ve found a kindred spirit – scary isn’t it? 🙂
Comment by Audra Marie — January 15, 2008 @ 7:32 pm