Enjoooooy

Friday - January 30, 2009

The knowing that I was going to be able to see the rest of the kids tonight brightened up my day.I always tend to look forward in seeing their faces. The whole day at work, Sushi and I would countdown the hours, waiting for it to hit 5pm. The moment we left the office, it felt as if the shackles were removed and we were free women. The train ride home on Friday nights were always a good feeling, but today it was extra special. Sushi and I finally made it to the last stop, and into the car we go.

Singing happy songs all the way to carlo's hood, it felt like a good night already. We arrive early and meet carlo in the parking lot. Carlo tells us that Tony and Liz would be running late. No worries. I ended up sharing some personal stories with carlo to pass the time. (i don't know why). I guess i'm just getting more comfortable. Later, Liz and Tony showed up and we all go to Banana Bay for dinner.

We were seated in the far corner of the restaurant. There was a really good live band performing pop songs. The menu had many options, but of course the meal I choose is #69. One by one everyone received their meals. Tony, Liz, Carlo, and Sushi. When it came to me, the waiter approached the table and said "numba 69?" I raised my hand. He gave me an eerie look, head lowered with eye contact and said "Enjooooy...." Then he quickly walked away, leaving me feeling awkward about my food. These are the thoughts that ran through my head...

Why did he say "enjoy" like that? What did they do to my food? Was it because I ordered #69? How can I eat this after all that?

I ended up eating it.

After Banana Bay, we took a quick trip to Barnes and Noble. Tony, Sushi, and I looked at the children's books. The selection of art books at this store wasn't so amazing. Tony read me half a children's story. Barnes and Noble was closing so we took our party to Carlo's house.

At Carlo's house we attempted to play Rock Band. I started to get the sneezys :[ After everyone's epic fail at Rock Band, Tony suggested that we watch one of the movies he brought for us. We decided to watch a movie called, Let the Right One In. We all got cozy in Carlo's room. Liz and Carlo on the couch,me, Tony and Sushi on the bed, making a Tony Sandwich. One big happy family. It was a tender moment. Liz had fallen asleep, but that didn't stop us from watching one more movie. I forget the title, but it was a French film, one of Carlo's many epic love stories.

We were falling asleep one by one and it was nearing 4am. We decided it was time for us to leave. We give each other warm hugs outside and thank Carlo for the wonderful night. Everyone got in their cars and went back the way they came.

When I got home, I was thinking about the great day I just had. I was happy. "So, if a person was to ask me what do you do on Friday nights? I would reply "I eat, play, laugh,and make Tony Sandwiches" :]

I love you guys! <3