So Liz totally cracks me up. And I can never really explain what she does that I find so funny, but I do the same thing with my mom. I think it's because they are so cute, and I find every innocent thing that they do to be just adorable. Is that weird?
Anyways, sometimes lizzie has a bit of a hard time navigating the super steep vineyards that we truck through each morning. And I do it too, but for some reason, when lizzie has a small mis-step or loses her footing, it just cracks me up. Yesterday Lizzie managed to stumble upon a hole that measured about a foot in width, and a half a foot in depth. Of course when this occured she was mid sentence with Franca and in order to cover up the fall, she simply tried to keep on talking - her voice waivering in a way quite similar to a Donken's. I could tell it gave her quite a scare, and this is probably not right, but I just lost it. I could not control my giggles. Lizzie was trying to ignore me and keep her serious face on, but I could tell she was in for it as well. Honestly, it took me ten minutes to calm down.
The worst part about these uncontrollable giggles, is that they only hit occur in innapropriate situations. People tripping (eh hem rachel lilburn), people sneezing (eh hem mom) - I find them to be absolutely hilarious. I know I need to shut my trap and be serious, however that only encourages me to keep the giggles going.
This summer, Caitlin and I went with her mom Debbie to help set up for a Labor Day party at their yaught club. Upon arrival, we were surprised and excited to see that margaritas were being prepared. It was 2:00 in the afternoon. Caitlin and I proceeded to have two margaritas each, which spun us into a tequila induced giggle fest. We could tell that people thought we were in the bag, and that Cait's father was getting perturbed be our behaviour. That only made it worse. I mean, we thought the concept of tortillas being rolled up to make wraps was the funniest thing we'd ever seen. And the Pigs in a Blanket that the poor woman next to us couldn't seem to figure out? Don't even get me started.
We were just beginning to sip on our third margarita, when Cait's father forced us to pour our the remainder of our cocktails. Cait snuck one more sip in, and I attempted to do the same, but instead, the icy beverage came shooting out of my mouth.
I know I can be innapropriate. I know that many people cannot take me seriously. But moments like these are my absolute favorite. My mom and I have our own ridiculous language that we think is hilarious, but no one else has a clue what were talking about. I can button it up when I have to (maybe) but instead I choose to relish such situations. I think laughter makes the world go around. Oh wait, isn't the expression love makes the world go around?
Whatever - Love is cool too.
2 comments:
Laughing uncontrollably is the best! I can still recall this one time in college when two of my friends and I went to get frappes at JP Lick's, and my one friend was talking and trying to put her straw into her frappe whilst walking.. hold on.. already can't breathe.. and she just dropped it all over her. Maybe you had to be there.. well, you definitely had to be there, but it was awesome. If you get a chance to take a look, you might be able to relate to some of my stories as well - just started a travel-inspired blog called "3 Troopin' Travelers" - enjoy your time in Italy!
Sure Al - I may trip every now and again (ahem)...but how about when you ran into the meter in North Beach as I watched horrified from my car. I almost crashed into the bus I was laughing so hard. I dont think I have seen someone hit something so hard and keep going...classic.
XOXO
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