11 October 2005

do you think I could have a gypsy curse?

the fam and the neighbors go on a boating trip on some lake in germany. i am in a little paddle boat with the daughter from the other fam. my brother and the son are in another paddle boat, parents on big, nice boat. kids paddling along, minding our own business when a motor boat filled with men, of either turkish or roma lineage, motor up to my boat and steal me.
this is for real!!!
they grab me and pull me into the lake and then into their boat. all the other kids start screaming as they are riding away with me. eventually, the parents realize what is going on; they have a bigger, better, and faster boat so they get me back. fifteen years later everyone always makes jokes about how dramatic my life is and what horrible luck i have. i guess, when i consider other peoples lives, mine is spectacularly weird. so my question is, do you think i could have a gypsy* curse and do you think i should get a talisman** ?

to buy your own curse try Gypsy Curses Inc.

*gypsy and roma mean the same thing. but, it is like saying eskimo instead of inuit or midget instead of i don’t know what.

**Although most Roma converted to Christianity and Islam, their religious affiliation is often supplemented by Roma traditional beliefs:
the power of curses
the existence of bibaxt (bad luck)

the power of good luck charms, amulets and talismans


8 comments:

faircity tales said...

really? it would explain alot.
stranger than fiction.
you're not cursed, rather destined to live an extraordinary life. with extraordinary ups and of course . . .

Christina said...

Wow...is this for real?

If so, I'm totally starting a fan page for you.

Anonymous said...

The answer to your first question is No. You should actually take this behaviour as a compliment. It's just our way of telling you we really like you. In fact we will probably try again when you come over for the World Cup. If you are on the water and not with a parent next June you are ours.

The answer to your second question is also No, if (as we suspect) a Talisman** is a superior brand of American boat. Unless of course you are just, how you say? playing hard to get - we Europeans love that.

Cressy said...

No, I think you ARE a gypsy. Your family tracked you to Germany and was just trying to steal you back. It might explain all the gasping for air. Gypsys do that a lot.

caprice said...

1. i would like to have a fan page
2. i was nine so i hope they didn't "like" me
3. what if i am with a spouse? what happens then?
4. i am not a gypsy, i am sicilian
5. this is for real

Anonymous said...

'Spouse' is actually Sicilian for 'pimp' so I really don't think that's going to help.

Also, 'Caprice' is gypsy for 'easy'. You can change it on your 18th birthday if you don't like it.

Come home soon, we miss you! (gasp)

Cressy said...

I know better what you are Lil g. Don't argue with your elders.

caprice said...

mom, could i please have some more "gypsy" language lessons?