February 2012
1 post
on sheep and stairs
Dear Paulo,
One time, we decided to visit the night market to check out the bargains. You were sick then, it was raining. I asked if we needed an umbrella but you told me “We are not made of sugar.” So we walked 4 blocks of goods were you would stop to check some items that you found interesting.
At one point, we chanced upon a battery operated toy of sheep going up steps and sliding...
January 2012
4 posts
coins in boots
Dear Paulo,
The other day, I was out and felt a coin in my boot. I remembered how one night of that week when you were here, you were seated on the ground looking up at me. We were deciding where to have dinner with our teammates. You somehow had a few coins in your hands. You decided to shoot one into my boot, knowing I won’t go through the fuss of taking it out in on te street.
I...
on wishing trees
Paulo, meu coracao,
Yesterday was the first day of the Chinese lunar year. I read that it was important for the locals to take these well-wishing trips. One important stop was a wishing tree where they hang their wishes on the branches. I decided to take the trip because I needed a couple of wishes myself.
You would have hated this trip. First, because I was lost for a good 8 stations, which...
on who you smile for
Dear Paulo,
I woke this morning to your picture with her, here. Here, where I live. Here where we’ve been together days before she arrived.
I learned about her over the holidays. The past few weeks I subtly ask you about her. You made it clear she is on her way to becoming a part of your life. That weekend when you were sick, you read to me her message: tea with honey, hugs and kisses....
on the mistake of falling asleep
Dear Paulo,
I slept on your shoulder on our way to Macau. A good 40 minutes brought about by alcohol and the fact that it was already 2am. You told me that you were waking me up for 10 full minutes, “It’s time,” you said. I only responded with more sleep.
You and I had a really good time, just how much fun can two strangers have with each other. We have not even been together...