The scientists have finally used their fancy degrees and exorbitant research funding for something useful: they have discovered a new planet. Ok, I am swiftly running out of things to write about but that alone wouldn't get me this giddy about astrophysics. But this planet is MADE OUT OF DIAMONDS!
How fabulous is that? Practically endless supply of bling! No need to worry about the ethical concerns such as the conditions in those mines, child labour, blood diamonds used to pay for war-fare and human rights violations of massive scale!
Now if only I could find someone to propose to me...
I was, in fact, a while back proposed to by a Cameroonian man. It was in a sports bar, so I'm not sure how serious it was. Travelling in Arab countries I (and every single Western woman) have become used to being made all sorts of propositions, usually involving a hefty number of camels. So, naturally I was curious to find out what my current going rate is in that part of the world. In Arab world the widely quoted rate is 30 000 camels. The Cameroonian said I would be treated like a Queen. I would even get to live with his mum.
Ah. Now there's an arrangement I could do without in my next relationship... And as for the going rate in the local livestockmarket? He promised me 4 cows. I have to say I wasn't too impressed.
I know beggars can't be choosers but I think I'd rather stick to diamonds...?
Now if only I could find someone to propose to me...
I was, in fact, a while back proposed to by a Cameroonian man. It was in a sports bar, so I'm not sure how serious it was. Travelling in Arab countries I (and every single Western woman) have become used to being made all sorts of propositions, usually involving a hefty number of camels. So, naturally I was curious to find out what my current going rate is in that part of the world. In Arab world the widely quoted rate is 30 000 camels. The Cameroonian said I would be treated like a Queen. I would even get to live with his mum.
Ah. Now there's an arrangement I could do without in my next relationship... And as for the going rate in the local livestockmarket? He promised me 4 cows. I have to say I wasn't too impressed.
I know beggars can't be choosers but I think I'd rather stick to diamonds...?
I'm holding out until they find planets made of sapphires and tanzanites. I prefer those gems over diamonds, but that's just my need for colour.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, fab! I wouldn't say no to those either. Though these days I probably wouldn't even say no to a ring made of Rice Krispies...
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