The Pizzazzy

He told me “Powls”.. I have never heard that before so I asked him what that is.. Slightly embarrassed, he explained me. I am going to spare you the details but I realized that he was talking about “Piles”. That’s why he was “slightly embarrassed”. I was wondering why he had to make it sound so stylish.. Powls. And why didn’t he simply spell it out instead of explaining what the problem is.

I was simply concerned and acted so but wasn’t prepared for the details. I understand that Piles is serious problem and it’s common to be operated for that. But I could only make a concerned look appear on my face.

This was the subject of much laughter later. No not the problem but the whole incidence.

A few days back after my boss went on leave he called me to touch base on the project status and general health of the project. After the call I simply told him “Take care” then he started off “Yes, although I am working from home but I cannot sit for long.. So after an hour or so I have to take rest.. I am feeling very weak.”’

I wondered how he could even sit forget doing that for an hour. More than weakness I could only imagine the pain. Anyways I wished him to get well soon and kept the phone.

There are some medical problems which no one should suffer from. This is one of those. Now you might say why only some problems. Cos, life is not perfect and so is health. And if at all we should suffer in order to make it a little imperfect let it be something like mild stomach-ache, headache or say cold or cough.

Wishful thinking!!

By the way the plan was coming on very nicely. We decided to make it a potluck dinner with everyone bringing in something. And for starters turn out charcoaled chicken and kababs.. And savour it with bloody merrys. This is a farewell to one of our friends who is returning to India. I had infact started making a mental lists of raw material that I had to get from the fresh market like cherry tomatoes, baby potatoes, mushrooms, capsicum, chicken.. We also required a set of skewers and coal, fire starter.. Anyways next time, as my homework is done on having a great summer pool side barbecue party. Anytime of the year is summer time in Singapore.

Now, as the barbecue pits are booked we will have a poolside party. It’s our original plan minus the barbecue. Now we have to think of other alternative snacks.. but the party is on guys.