Bananas
I had a funny discussion at work today with the guys at lunch. I had brought my lunch in, and as usual I packed some fruit. On the banana that I had brought, I noticed that there was a couple of black spots, the ones you find when the banana gets ripper. So I asked if anyone wanted to eat it. When they asked why I didn't want it I explained that I don't like bananas with black spots.
I know, sounds crazy right. Some of the guys thought so too. But that is the way I have always been. I have always been picky with fruit. I like bananas when they are still kind of hard, not green, but as soon as they turn yellow, (a little green on them isn't bad either) If I see black spots, I won't eat it. The same is true with other fruits. I won't eat peaches unless I peel them, I like my nectarines hard so that the flesh comes clean off the pit, and I can't stand any other apples other than Granny Smith. I realize that all this is silly, but I can't help it. Besides, a person is entitled to their own likes and dislikes, right?
Well, we were talking about fruit when one of the call center girls came in to the lunch room, and listened in to the conversation. She said that she also likes her bananas without black spots, however her husband loves them when they are almost completely black, all soft and sweet. She said that it is a perfect arrangement, and they never waste fruit.
That got me thinking. That is exactly what i want in life, but what I am missing right now. I don't have anyone that complements me in a way that completes my life. With out someone like that there is so much of life that is being wasted. I have a pile of bananas, now I just need someone who will share them with me.
I know, sounds crazy right. Some of the guys thought so too. But that is the way I have always been. I have always been picky with fruit. I like bananas when they are still kind of hard, not green, but as soon as they turn yellow, (a little green on them isn't bad either) If I see black spots, I won't eat it. The same is true with other fruits. I won't eat peaches unless I peel them, I like my nectarines hard so that the flesh comes clean off the pit, and I can't stand any other apples other than Granny Smith. I realize that all this is silly, but I can't help it. Besides, a person is entitled to their own likes and dislikes, right?
Well, we were talking about fruit when one of the call center girls came in to the lunch room, and listened in to the conversation. She said that she also likes her bananas without black spots, however her husband loves them when they are almost completely black, all soft and sweet. She said that it is a perfect arrangement, and they never waste fruit.
That got me thinking. That is exactly what i want in life, but what I am missing right now. I don't have anyone that complements me in a way that completes my life. With out someone like that there is so much of life that is being wasted. I have a pile of bananas, now I just need someone who will share them with me.
posted by The Cube at 8:22 PM
2 Comments:
Well, Cube, I don't know many people who are going to eat your black bananas, but I see your point :) It is interesting to me to see happy couples who seem to really be the compliment of each other, as opposed to being "just alike."
It's okay to have picky taste in fruit (and in relationships, while that subject still lingers :) I will gag on a banana unless it is EXACTLY as you describe--not too ripe, not too green. And, I basically will not eat any other apple other than Fuji, and I LOVE those. Well, Golden Delicious will sometimes do.
Why not make banana bread? I made some just the other day with 3 over ripe bananas & it was so yummy! If you don't have time just throw them in the freezer skin & all & then thaw when you're ready to bake.
BTW, it's probably a great idea that you peel peaches. They are the produce with the highest pesticide load (unless you get organic).
As for opposites attracting & all, it is nice sometimes & just awful other times. My dh is totally not detail oriented & I am definitely more than he is, though not obsessively so, however it is enough to be very frustrating sometimes. Like today, he went to the doctor about his cholesterol. I told him to please remember everything so he could tell me what she said. Well, he did remember most of it however there were still some things he didn't & I felt frustrated that I don't know entirely what happened since health is an important issue to me. Also, he hates it when I cry & I tend to be a more emotional person than he is.
On the other hand, he does all the bills & taxes which I hate doing! He takes out the trash & fills the car with gas. He drives whenever we go somewhere. He likes to drive & I don't. It's a good balance. When we go out to eat, I order the salad & he orders the soup so we can both try the other's.
So yes, it is something to be desired I guess. However, even after all these years there are still things about him (& me for him too) that drive me insane! Relationships are work. I've never met anyone who had an easy time making relationships work.
Once again, on the other hand, I do believe that there is someone out there for everyone (not only one person & if you miss them you miss out though). Just someone & that fate will sooner or later bring you together & then I believe it is up to you to stay together.
And one other thing I have always believed is that the reason why people desire true love so much is because it is the closest thing we have got to magic. There *is* something special about finishing eachothers' sentences, & bananas! =o) I send you love-finding energy & wish you a smooth journey.
Alis
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