The Chill Stage

Conversation Four:

            The fourth time we met was at McAlister’s for dinner. Originally, I wanted to go to Salsa Limon; however, both Cindy and Frances did not want to go there because they do not like Mexican food. My jaw dropped when they said that because Mexican food is the only type of food that I could eat for every lunch/dinner and not get tired of it. Then again, I am not a huge fan of Asian food, so I guess I could let them not liking Mexican food slide.

            The topic of conversation for that night was of how I get when I have consumed alcohol (only with my family, of course). We all kind of talked about how we get when we drink alcohol, but for some reason they focused on how I react to it. Elle liked to point out that when I have a drink that I begin to smile very big. Not like just a regular smile of simple happiness, but a smile that literally takes up my entire face because I am smiling so hard. Honestly, it is quite embarrassing. I proceeded to show them this legendary picture that depicts my Mom and me hugging and I was in a happy place, and my face clearly displayed that. That broke out into laughter, but then brought it back a little in fear of making me feel bad. However, I told them they could laugh; it is quite funny looking.

            From then on, every time that I smiled, Cindy, especially, liked to point out that my smile was on the verge, every so often, of being close to my intoxicated smile. All I thought was that I must smile a lot more than I realize sometimes. Laughter and happiness is the best feeling and the world, and if I can make other people happy or laugh I would consider that an accomplishment. Even though I may not always understand what either Cindy or Frances are saying, at least I know what their laughter means. After this dinner, I started to realize the meaning behind this project – laughter is everywhere.