Motivation
Originally posted on December 17, 2006
Motivation
Asher: Hey there.
Kohana: Hi Asher. I hope Kaida wasn’t too much of a bother today?
Asher: She sure is anxious about her friend visiting. But she wasn’t a bother. We put her to work and she didn’t chatter more than 98% of the time.
Kohana: Oh good, I’m glad she made herself useful. Do you know if she is ready to leave yet?
Asher: She’s just finishing something up. Can you sit for a minute? I want to talk to you about something…
Kohana: Sure, I have time. Now that exams are over I’ve got plenty.
Asher: How did they go, your exams?
Kohana:Just fine – but I’m glad they’re over with finally. Is that what you wanted to ask me?
Asher: Nope, although I’m glad to hear they went well. I uh….wanted to reply to your invitation.
Kohana: My invitation? Oh……, for Christmas Dinner? That was from both Kaida and me.
Asher: Doesn’t matter, I’d like to accept.
Kohana: Oh, you’re available then?
Asher: Yeah, more or less. But satisfy my curiosity…
Kohana: About what?
Asher: Why include me? Is it really just to give Kaida a chance to thank me for helping her out?
Kohana: Oh, no, not just that. I …well….How can I……?.......I have to be honest with you….I wanted….I thought,….Christmas is supposed to be a time for family and friends, isn’t it?
Asher: Yes it is…..and….?
Kohana: Well I…it’s just that….. well….. Kaida is my family…. my parents are unable to join us this year and….well… Kenzo is Kaida’s friend and…um.. I.. …I guess I………wanted to have another friend visiting………..….. for me.
Asher: That’s a real nice reason. I’d be pleased to come as your friend. Thanks for asking me.
Kohana: You’re welcome. Thanks for….. being a friend.
Hey Guys – just so you know, I won’t be able to make it downstate for Christmas this year. Had a very interesting offer…
I know you guys will just be sitting around with your takeout watching the game anyway, so have a merry one. Your presents will be in the mail - see you sometime in the New Year.
--Asher
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Guy #2: It’s gotta be a girl.
Guy #1: Oh yeah? And how did you come up with that brilliant deduction?
Guy #2: You ever known him to pass up Christmas with us for anything else?
Guy #1: Well yeah, the time he worked that holiday show, and the time he went on the ski trip, and the time he….
Guy #2: Ok, ok, forget it……….I still say it’s a woman. I’m getting these vibes.
Guy #1: How about a little wager? I just don’t get girl vibes from his email at all…
Guy #2: Well, I do. And my vibes are always better than your vibes. Bet I’m right.
Guy #1: How much?
Guy #2: Loser springs for the Christmas pizza.
Guy #1: You’re on.