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Anna Rusconi

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In desperate need for a trim, I hit up this cute lil salon boutique. The boss an owner is so dang passionate about hair he fires salonists on the spot if they show complacency when cutting client's hair?! They don't speak English so my pre-hair cut consultation went like... ChineseSalonistDude "Cut long? Cut short?" I was like,"A little" *gestures with fingers about an inch* cuz only looking for trim. ChineseSalonistDude said,"Lit？ok." I thought, "Hmm?" But He did hurr GOOD! Success! #Hairdid #NotLostInTranslation #China #ChinaSalon (at Paoyingcheng, Jiangsu, China)

[paoplayz-blog]

In desperate need for a trim, I hit up this cute lil salon boutique. The boss an owner is so dang passionate about hair he fires salonists on the spot if they show complacency when cutting client's hair?! They don't speak English so my pre-hair cut consultation went like... ChineseSalonistDude "Cut long? Cut short?" I was like,"A little" *gestures with fingers about an inch* cuz only looking for trim. ChineseSalonistDude said,"Lit？ok." I thought, "Hmm?" But He did hurr GOOD! Success! #Hairdid #NotLostInTranslation #China #ChinaSalon (at Paoyingcheng, Jiangsu, China)

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orbitz

Me: I got Orbitz to email you the itinerary to Ft. Lauderdale.

Mom: Good. Call them back and tell them to refund us the difference for the cheaper flight you found.

Me: eh? the cheaper flight I found is for a completely different time. Your actual flight is more expensive than when you booked it.

Mom: call them anyway and tell them we're old. They might refund to seniors who travel a lot.

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just another voicemail from mom

VOICEMAIL FROM MOM:

Where are you?

I came over to the house and your car is here, but you are not.

..... Why is your car here?

Where are you?

Who's car are you in?

.... What are you doing riding in other peoples' cars?

Don't ride in other peoples' cars.

They don't know how to drive.

..... What if you all die in an accident.

How will we find you?

... I left food on the counter.

ME:

.... if i make it back alive, I will eat the food.

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Me: we are like the tortoise and the hare.

Amine: what??

Me: the tortoise...he's slow and steady..and the hare bounds ahead. It's a childhood story.

Amine: oh. I don't know that story at all. But i do remember reading the story about the turtle and the rabbit.

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Dad: [sees my spotless kitchen] Did we get a maid in here finally?

Me: [points to yours truly] If you think a maid did this, then I did an awesome job. I'm billing you for it.

Dad: Bill it to the office so I can write it off.

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Mom: Why are you not using a placemat at my dinner table?!

Me: I never understood the reasoning for placemats. It's just another thing to clean after you eat.

Mom: are you stupid? what if you get fish sauce all over the table?

Me: ... 🙄😏