Instructions for the use of a woman (at least: this one).
Not that I have a
vague idea of how to write them, but the game has started, impossible to
escape.
They say that a son
doesn’t come with a manual, I can only apologize to my parents, either way they
didn’t tell me how to “use” them, so I guess we are ok with that. But what if
we could introduce ourselves to a potential partner with our own emotional
guide? Let’s pretend we can, in that case I would probably start by saying: “My dear, I love you, I like everything about
you, including your shortcomings, especially them! ‘cause loving them makes you
mine alone. I really hope you can feel the same way about me, so please
remember, hereafter, that to you my shortcomings, my weaknesses, are funny and
lovely details of my complex personality, that might drive you crazy, but you
wouldn’t love me this way without them. So remember: you LOVE my shortcomings!”
Having said that,
let’s sketch a short Decalogue:
1. I don’t believe
in horoscopes (even if I like to hear that everything is going to be fine), but
maybe you do, so I suggest you investigate the characteristics of the sign of
Cancer, the third decade, rising Taurus.
2. Keep on hand a
map outlining the areas of sarcasm, irony, cynicism and tartness. I know it’s a
rough road, I understand that, but it will keep you from getting lost.
3. I cook well, but
only when I do it with love. Be aware.
4. I have the
perfect age, not too young, not even too old, but it doesn't last forever, so
take advantage of it.
5. I hardly ask for
help, rarely cry, but it doesn’t mean I’m a tough girl.
6. I can’t ski and
can’t drive a motorbike, to me balance is something within. Between two people
it’s easy to break, but better once rebuilt.
7. I will never
stop saying how great New York is.
8. I’m a woman, so
you take care of the car.
9. Ignore me when I
write. Ignore me when I read. Ignore me when I’m tired. Satisfy me when I’m
hungry. (Ok, I’ll do the same for you)
10. I’m touchy, but
I do not harbor resentment. So you can tease me and then forgive yourself.
Good luck!
2 commenti:
Ciao Ale,
non so per quale arcano motivo hai deciso di seguirmi su Twitter (non che mi dispiace, sia chiaro). Non appena appreso questa cosa, ho subito fatto un salto sul tuo Blog per conoscere qualcosa di te e la prima cosa che mi è capitata fra le mani, per così dire è stato il tuo "Emotional Guide" insieme al tuo Decalogo.....
Mi è piaciuto tanto, mi hai più volte fatto sorridere e mi ha dato l'occasione per conoscere qualcosa di te....tutto in poche righe.
L'ho letto in Inglese perché anche io sono un pò New Yorker, avendo trascorso negli Stati Uniti 10 anni della mia vita, but that was a long long time ago..... :)
Spero che mi darai l'occasione di leggerti ancora.
Un Saluti
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