Sometimes life rewards us in ways that are big and obvious. Other times the rewards are hard to recognize because they're seemingly small and ordinary. A mystery text from a local phone number, but no name, seems like a straight-up wrong number. But not if you text back as if you are the intended recipient.
Mystery Texter: Have a wedding to go to. Sounds great though. Probably more fun than the wedding.
It was a number I didn't recognize, apparently a reply to another social invitation from someone else. Depending on the day and my mood, I might have politely texted back that he'd mistexted me. But I was I bored, so when that happens, no one gets off that easy. I texted back something I thought was subtly provocative, but not outrageous.
Bored Me: Weddings are worse than baby showers for a coworker.
Mystery Texter: Not if you will be the one needing to pick up her workload..... :) It is actually a wedding for Latino neighbors who were illegal here for 22 years. He got the green card and now they can finally marry "in the eyes of God." They have a 9 year old. I am expecting a very joyous event. Would rather skip the church part -- after shooting a bunch of catholic weddings in the past it got old. One thing for sure: at the reception Mexican food!
Holy crap. What kind of novel-length text would I have received if I texted something outrageous?
Still bored, I decided to go for provocative *and* outrageous.
Bored Me: Can't get away with hiring a male stripper at most weddings, but coworker baby showers? Well, I'm the hero when I do that.
Mystery Texter: Ha ha ha...
Then silence. A day went by and no word from my new best friend. I had so many questions. What would he wear to the wedding? Did he have a toast ready? Did he think I was that pal he was trying to text? Did he know I was f*cking with him?!
Smartass Me: It's *always* nice to hear from you. Even if you have better things to do like a better-late-than-never church wedding. Who knows? Maybe Serendipity will reward me with something fun and unexpected in your absence.
Still waiting, Serendipity. Your move.
