7/14/2004 - Reel Me Back In

My friend Inigo (name changed to protect the innocent) had to reel me back in like a fish today. I was off swimming into the vast open ocean of emotional brine in which so many of us bathe merrily on a daily basis. Yes, that same immeasurable ocean in which some revel in the mad currents that keep us out of control of our own lives. The same ocean of emptiness that tastes like the sweet tears of despair. I'm not talking like this to be artistic - I'm being quite facetious.

And yet, I was swimming out. I was about to submerge, and I knew I was losing control of my emotions. So I IM'ed Inigo. And it went something like this...

Juan de la Rosa: Dude
Inigo Montoya: Sup
Juan de la Rosa: I need you to talk me down
Inigo Montoya: Oh no, what happened
Juan de la Rosa: I'm thinking of contacting S***n
Inigo Montoya: Nah, dude, you gotta let her come to you when she knows what she wants. That's the only way you both can be happy.
Juan de la Rosa: You're right
Inigo Montoya: I know
Juan de la Rosa: Thanks - I feel better
Inigo Montoya: You got it, baby

I've paraphrased most of that conversation, and I threw the "you got it, baby" in there, even though Inigo would never say anything like that. I just thought it would be funny.

So I put "Hey Hey What Can I Do" in WinAmp and set it on repeat. That's been going for about 4 hours now. It's great being a guy. All I need is some Zep, the All Star game, a beer, and a place where I can pee outside, and I am completely content. And my remote control. And this chair. And that's ALL I need. Oh, and this slinky.