Take a Hint

We’ve seen or heard of people asking for “signs” from “God” or “angels” or whatever it is they believe in.  These signs apparently “guide” them in making decisions.  I’m assuming of course that they’re smart or at least sane enough to know when to follow these so-called signs.

But sometimes, I think life is about taking hints.  Whether you’re intentionally looking and waiting for a sign or simply living life one day at a time – taking things as they come, I guess the bottom line is be sensitive – learn to take hints.

A few months ago, my wife and I bought a pack of UNO cards.  That same afternoon, we went out with some friends for coffee.  The cards got soaked in coffee.  My best friend, Stargirl then decided to buy it from us out of courtesy.

Early this week, my wife and I, together with my big sister and another one of my best friends went to this small toy store in a mall.  We were delighted to see a few sets of UNO cards on sale (Php100 off).  They were obviously old because of the rather dirty packaging, but what the heck, it’s just the box.  My big sister got especially excited with the Disney princesses set (which of course have the love of her life, Aladdin), while I got thrilled with the Rugrats set.

Unfortunately, it was a very rainy afternoon and by the time we got home, our street got all flooded that we had to head back and went to the nearest Starbucks instead.  I thought of playing UNO cards to kill time, but my wife reminded me that UNO cards and coffee somehow don’t mix.  We then decided to play a little later.  When “later” came, I carefully opened the packaging, which was a bit different than the typical packaging.  It was only until I took a deck that I realized how different it was.  Horror of horrors!  Apart from being bigger than the usual UNO cards, the entire set only has 36 cards!  It was only then that I read all the other information in the box.  Needless to say, I got teased by everyone the rest of the day, and they still remind me about it once in a while.  The stupid set of Rugruts UNO cards is still in my bag, in its original packaging including the toy store’s plastic – as if it’ll ever turn into a normal set…

Will I ever buy another set of UNO cards?  I don’t know… I don’t think so.  I mean, I can take a hint.  As it turns out, it’s not coffee and UNO cards that don’t mix.  It’s me and UNO cards.