Sunday, July 13, 2008

I am man enough

I wonder when the last time i had to prove myself to my wife that i was tough enough.

She was not there when i had my last fight (3rd grade, i lost, only because he was a 5th grader). Fighting with my brother does not count.
We had gone to dinner tonight at a Thai restaurant (love thai) and out of nowhere she said "eat that red chili". Mind you I was not thinking and only reacting to the taunt. I placed it in my mouth and started chewing. That little chili was hard to chew, oh but as soon as I got through chewing it I remembered that all things eaten must come out, out the other end that is. Any who, as i was swallowing that small bite, i started to immediately sweat in my forehead. Again I am hispanic but was never raised on hot stuff (my first encounter with a jabanero years ago was not pleasant). I was uncomfortable but stood my ground, not showing emotions in my face. My tears and sweat gave it away though, "its hot hugh babe", she said. I could only smile and say "its not hot, why dont you try it?"
Stupid fifth grader.

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