Monday, January 17, 2005

Bowling 101

I went bowling yesterday with a group of folks from my hood. I did not expect to have a good time; in fact the plan was to show face in appreciation of being invited, and then leave abruptly, making some lame excuse about having to feed my child. Prior to the invite, I had planned on spending another night moping in bed and feeling sorry for myself and angry at the world. I had taken Omolayo to work because I couldn’t find a sitter and I was exhausted from sitting all day doing jack shit. We left work at about 10pm and headed for the bowling alley.
A lot of the younger folks from our hood were there but I pride myself in being able to mix as long as I didn’t feel disrespected and I was quick to check anyone of the young’ns acting out of place.
I had never been bowling, it wasn’t a sport that tickled my fancy and I would be caught dead in some ugly fungus infected rental shoes!
Anyhow I sat and observed trying to get the gist of the game and despite myself, I was having fun! Omolayo was happy to be out of the room that held her captive the last 7 hours. I bought her some popcorn and settled with a Budweiser, beer isn’t really my thing but it was all they offered. I fetched my Marlboros from my car and began to unwind. Dupe joined the crowed at about 11pm just in time for my singing debut at the karaoke bar. I sang killing me softly, a track from my beloved band Fugees from back in the day. Omolayo asked they had Beyonce and to her delight they did. So Princess O took the mike and a star was born. The crowed stared bewildered as my four year old sang ‘dangerously in love’ not missing a note! I stood beside her for support but she waved me away in fear I may steal her spotlight. The crowed cheered as she ended the song and proudly flashed all 20 of her pearly whites. I was glad she had fun, and in spite of myself, I had a blast as well.

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