So Monday night I had the pleasure of dining with the character formerly known as novio (his name is Edson…. I finally remembered, but only after making it into a song: “Meet George Edson… Yeah, I know…) Anyway, it was really nice to get to know him a little better and hear about his experiences in life. By the way, we had a garbanzo bean salad if you’re at all interested… You shouldn’t be, but someone might really want to know. Now anyway, Edson is originally from Brazil (a small farming town where they could really only afford to eat any sort of meat or fish at the most once a month and at the least once a year) but has been in Spain, Madrid specifically, for 16 years. Prior to living here he’s lived in Milan and Paris (although he speaks neither Italian or French).
We began to talk about the subject of family and I give him a bare bones summary of my family situation and he then proceeded to fill me in on his. He hasn’t spoken to his family now in over 12 years, although he didn’t say why. I also found out that both his parents have passed. He seemed a little reluctant to talk about it so I quickly changed subjects to food and cooking and that’s what we chatted about for the rest of the meal.
After dinner I went for a little walk to try to find a bookstore that was still open so that I could buy some dictionaries for my translation class (nothing was open). When I returned to 91 Calle Don Ramon de la Cruz, Laura had just gotten home from yoga and was eating dinner while she and Edson watched a documentary on 9/11. I sat down with them and we watch the film for the duration of the evening. Every so often Edson would chime in with a question to which Laura had an immediate and somewhat snappy answer. Example:
Edson: What happened when the buildings fell?
Laura: They died of course!
The next morning (September 11th) I woke up and joined Edson for breakfast where he was watching the news which happened to be covering the memorials occurring in the states and Edson procedes to tell me “Your flag is pretty ugly. I mean, I think the Spanish flag is ugly too.” And I responded with some sort of quip about how I think American currency isn’t exactly the nicest looking thing either and we went on watching TV.
So there you have it… A small taste of the large enigma that is Edson.
Okay, so maybe he’s not that much of an enigma, but you get what I’m going for… Hasta luego…
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Edson huh? They sound like interesting people. How are the classes, etc? I miss you but hope that you are well and that Spain helps you remember how awesome being a real person can be.
I figured it out! I can now write you comments! I forgot about the blog for a bit and was thinking of calling you and then thought i don't want to waste all your minutes cuz i don't even know how that works, so I waited and then... remembered! So i just caught up on your blog today. And i must say, you are a really good writer! I lost all of my writing skills from high school since they don't have us write in art school - i guess we're not expected to be verbal. But yeah, i enjoy your writing style - reminds me of david sedaris meets new yorker meets augusten burroughs. (hehe... i'm stealing your meets thing, but i'm sure you already got that!) I actually am concerned with what you are eating so keep the meal explanations coming and if others who read it need to know why, just tell 'em yur other jewish mama wants to know that you are taking care of yourself...and because i want to hear of the deliciousness/grossness of food that Spain has to offer. You know how i like it... But yes. Your trip sounds amazing so far! I'm muy jealous (look i said really in Espanol!!!) I wish i was there with ya. Maybe we can go on our eventual honeymoon. I sorta feel like i'm stalking you because this is the first blog i've ever read, but i'll get over it for you.. because i WUV you,and i mishke you! Wow longest message EVER! I don't get the Edson thing...did you go alone with this guy? And that's interesting that you guys watched all that stuff on 9/11 cuz i barely heard it mentioned in the US on TV or news or anything...
and how old is he? and how does Laura know him?
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