Alfred, Ste's colleague, was in a pretty serious cycling accident 2 months ago. But he managed to get back on his feet (plus two crutches) for his wedding last weekend and was spectacular on the dance floor! Congratulations again to Alfred and Simone Lederhuber ;0)
Roshini nagged me on Facebook this morning. Her precise words were, "Eh, can you please update your blog! I know you're bored of revising your thesis ..."
To quote the wise words of the phenomenally successful Budweiser Whassup?! ad campaign - true, true. So here is my feeble attempt at an update.
Having been rather uninspired of late, I decided to let this little midday SMS exchange between the Altorfer-Ongs do all the talking. A closer reading and a dash of literary prac crit (a la Ms. Nathan's class) will reveal all the subtle elements of daily life in merry Minervastrasse 27.
Ste: wie war deutsch test?
Me: booje booje boo boom shakalaka boom
Ste: meaning? just boochie boochie boo or also shakkalakka?
Me: it was ok - i convinced them quite effortlessly that i'm an ideal candidate for the beginners' course
Ste: am sure you'll make quick progress. really appreciate you are doing this
Me: i also bought bread and toilet paper - life's essentials. and also butter, one of life's little luxuries
Ste: am proud of you indeed. thanks for buying all the stuff. am looking forward to my next dump, then :-)
Me: i'm sure the UBS loo will appreciate that generously-sized deposit
Ste: ... makes me wonder who's the smart ass here :-)
