Latino Connection
So, in the 3.5 years that I worked at Butler, I befriended several Latino men that work in the grounds maintenance department. I met them at a Butler Clean Sweep event (a volunteer effort to clean up campus) and ever since then, I have been a favorite for them to wave and say hello to whenever they would see me on campus. I hadn't seen them since I started working at IUPUI, but saw them today as I was on a beautiful spring walk (blue skies, 60 degrees with every flower in bloom you can imagine...on trees, bushes, etc) through Butler campus. Things I like about my "Latino Connection" (my endearing name for them):
- They are always excited to see me.
- They smile and wave at me even if I'm almost a mile away.
- As I approach, they happily yell out Spanish greetings to me, only half of which I'm familiar.
- They call me 'Monita,' which I love!
Today was a special day. I got a traditional Hispanic greeting from one of them (a quick cheek to cheek touch with a kiss that doesn't actually kiss your cheek) and he gave me his card for his jewelry business. Apparently I'm to call him to get rings whenever I get married. We'll see about that one.
posted by Mona @ 9:54 AM
8 Comments:
At 8:27 AM ,
Eric Rhodes said...
Are they familiar with Mello Smello air freshiner? Maybe not since they do the out door stuff.
At 3:46 PM ,
Anonymous said...
I don't know! I'll have to ask them. I'm sure they've heard of it. I mean...come on! Who hasn't heard of it?
At 5:53 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Ummm..... I haven't. Should I be familiar..... then again does it surprise anyone that I don't have a clue??? Ok I just asked Kris and he doesn't know either. His guess is that it's a SNL thing??
At 4:16 AM ,
Eric Rhodes said...
It was a highschool Spanish class thing. Mona and I (I think Holly too?) made a Spanish commercial for an air freshiner called Mello Smello (pronounced MAY-O SMAY-O) that could eliminate any nasty smell. It was truly idiotic and hilarious! Fun stuff. I am not suprised that you've never heard of it.
At 5:41 AM ,
Anonymous said...
No....not Holly. It was that guy...I think his name was Jon. He was the one that dressed up as Mello Smello Hombre.
At 6:10 AM ,
Eric Rhodes said...
Oh, I think Holly was in my Spanish class a different year. Was it John Burket?
At 10:01 AM ,
JamiM said...
Hi! Sorry to use your comments for this purpose, but I notice you are friends with Terralyn Winters Seilkopf. We were good friends when she lived in GA. Could you PLEASE have her email me at: jamimaguire@hotmail.com? I've been trying to get in touch with her for forever! Thank you!
At 3:23 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Whew... I thought it was yet another instance of me not knowing basic American knowledge stuff. Man.... I wish I had been in your Spanish class!!
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home