| Posted by Bel | The time is 4.09pm here in Wellington NZ |
Him: Yeah, so then, like, I applied for the Peace Corps.
Her: Oh wow, I thought you had to be American to serve in the --
Him: Except you have to be American to get in there, so I'm kinda scouting around now.
Her: Right, seeing what to do next?
Him: Totally. I got put in touch with the UN, but I just don't think that's my thing.
Her: No, of course not. Um. Why not?
Him: Awh, man, I would just hate that, you know. Working for the UN is an office job, man! You're in New York, you're tied to a desk, that's just not me. It's all strategising and I'm a really tactical person, you know? I need to be on the ground, making the plans, making it happen.
Her: Yeah, wow, of course. So what will you do next then?
Him: What? Um, I dunno aye.
A true story, overheard by Bel in Satay Kingdom today.