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Feb 21, 2010
My parents moved into a new house 2 weeks ago. They’re still meeting their neighbours, one of whom came over today to meet us. I hear my mother coming down the hallway, introducing her to my siblings as she encounters them, and then saying something about how I’m home on break from school in BC. She calls me out of the kitchen where I am having elevenses at 3PM.
- Assalamu alaikum, Aunty.
- Wa alikummus salam. It’s nice to meet you.
- It’s nice to meet you, too.
- How old are you?
- Uh … 24.
- My daugher is 23. She lives at [X] and [X]. She got married two years ago. She comes home nearly everyday.
My mother’s face stiffens.
10 Responses to “This conversation happened word-for-word.”
1 nu. Feb 22, 2010
You need an advanced piece of technology – Like a tardis. You could be a Time Lord. And be in both places at once.
2 sara Feb 22, 2010
I approve of the mention of a tardis. I could see you being the next Doctor.
Also, is it rude that I find it sad that a daughter would come home everyday to see her parents after moving out?
3 basit Feb 22, 2010
no one – not even fathima cader – can take the place of david tennant. sorries all around. but this is how it is.
4 basit Feb 22, 2010
i should add that if anyone were to take his place, it might be fathima cader. but that remains impossible.
5 fathima Feb 23, 2010
i had to google tardis.
and it can’t be rude, because i thought so too.
6 basit Feb 23, 2010
i went to a lecture last year. by a christian-postmodern-hipster. he said: jesus is like a tardis: bigger on the inside. i laughed aloud.
7 sara Feb 23, 2010
it’s true and david tennant will be missed!
bigger on the inside? was that supposed to be a compliment?
8 Weldon Mar 8, 2010
I love the “elevenses at 3PM” bit. Now I crave a lamington or some HobNobs!
9 nadia Mar 14, 2010
Hi,
Yeah, it probably is rude that you find it ‘sad’ that a daughter would come home every day to see her parents after she’s moved out. If thats what works for her then who are you or I to pass judgement on that? Anymore than you’d appreciate someone passing judgment on an aspect of your life that might not conform to what is considered ‘not sad’/'acceptable’/'acha salook’ by your peers and aunty ji.
People are all too great at ranting on being judged by randoms. So it might be awesome if we didn’t do the same. =)
10 fathima Mar 20, 2010
you’re right, i shouldn’t judge other people for how they choose to spend their time and relate to their families.