Owl Eats Harry Potter - V:Mission 2 Episode 21
I feel woozy from the lack of sleep but last night’s party was one of a kind. Dinu, Nicu and a number of their friends, with lots of Romanian food, came over to celebrate. There was lots of laughing, and lots of fingers pointing my direction and then to Dinu’s head. Everyone was having fun, especially me.
You could tell this group of people enjoyed being together. They loved each other’s company and the good cheer they brought each other. There was a simpleness to the activity that was honest, and pure, and fun. I couldn’t help but compare it to the LA parties I went to that were more about people trying to impress each other, or “be cool”. We sure don’t have as much fun as this group does.
Now it’s time to leave and I’m already feeling the loss. Nicu’s head bumps repeatedly against the glass window from the bed of the pickup as Dinu drives me to the US Consul’s office. It’s about 6AM. Roughly an hour after the party dwindled to a close and not enough time to sleep.
The windows are open buffeting our groggy faces with refreshingly cool morning air. We all look like we slept in our clothes and if you leave out the sleep part it’s pretty accurate.
Traffic is light in the city. We meander through the streets by the river and eventually end up at the Consul’s office. At the entrance is a gate with a Marine guard standing at attention. Dinu, Nicu and I pour out of the pickup and onto some cobblestones. I grab my duffle bag from the bed of the pickup and set it on the ground.
First Dinu, then Nicu grasp me in massive hugs. I realize there is a humanness in the hug that is also missing in LA society. It’s a bond of friendship attempting to be transferred until the next greeting, however long…not some practiced goodbye that is emotionally flat but flawlessly executed.
I love meeting real people! I love making stuffed animals for kids (and adults)!! I love my job as an Acquisitioner for the StuffedZoo!!!
“Excuse me,” the Marine says. “Are you V? The Consul’s been expecting you.”
I turn my head his direction and say, “Yes.” Then turning back to Dinu, “Thanks for everything Dinu . You’re a great friend! Of course…I still owe you the next time we meet,” and we both laugh from the heart.
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