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2006年03月28日
But the Net came back, he couldn't stay away
My Internet connection returned today. I was excited to get a couple of comments from friends from whom I had not heard in a while.
I went to the pharmacy and supermarket and, on the way, spotted my latest magazine at a news stand. I savoured the sense of anticipation.
The girl at the pharmacy seemed to recognize me from my last brief visit. She explained in English, searching for the word "scissors", that the lifespan of my almost empty tube of benzoyl peroxide could be extended by cutting it open.
She wrapped the new box with the receipt in the pharmacy's paper as if it were a gift.
I continued to the supermarket passing all the smaller, more expensive proprietorships. One little shop for pasta, one for meat, one for breads.
I understand the cashier's questions at the supermarket. Instead of the perplexed look I would fluently dispense during my first time here last year, I can answer the questions.
"Tessera?"
"No."
"Sachetto?"
"No, grazie."
I bag the groceries in the bag I carried from home in my back pocket. The big sturdy plastic bags cost 5 euro-cents each at the checkout.
As I walk back toward the magazine stand I consider asking if I can open the magazine and look inside to see if I am actually there.
I stop at the magazine stand and pick up a shrink wrapped copy of "Max" handing over 3 euros. The lady confirms the price with me. "Quanto? Due e...?"
"Novanta" I reply.
I take my 10 cents and continue on with the magazine deciding to prolong the suspense and open it at home. It is not as exciting as the first time, but still quite exciting to see yourself inside a magazine.
When I get home, I tear open the shrink-wrap and start flipping through pages. I have a feeling it will be towards the end. "Max" is kind of like an Italian Maxim. Of course, there is an Italian Maxim, but "Max" is exclusively, as far as I know, Italian.
I spot the editorial. Coloured lights, guitars, and drums. The pictures are really nice. Unfortunately, most of them are of the other guy. Still, there are one or two cool ones I can use for my book.
Jekyll
Hyde
Posted by William at 2006年03月28日 01:16
Comments
Hey william,
delamaine here.. yup, checking back to your site every now and then. good to see what's happening. my agency said they'd be happy to have you here, if you wanted to come. i can get you into Boss too if you want, im sure. just mail me your choice and it's sorted :)
Then, i was wondering. Could you send me 2 copies of Italian Elle, and one copy of Max (with you). Mail me the bill and send me your bank details.
By the way, i just had 6 books copies, and my agency sent them to like, uhm, 6 (duh) agencies. one being nextny. exciting. they're looking for direct bookings.
yeah, im off to mauritius on 8 april.. shit, classes are starting.. gotto run. sorry. i will continue later.d
Posted by: Delamaine at 2006年03月31日 09:50