bellatif's blog post - Bombs from the sky

Well, today was a busy day for me. So many things to do in one day. Had a lot of meetings, calls, even a video conference again. And between that all I had to find that present for my mum. Luckily I had made some calls during the day, so I knew already some shops where I could probably find something. And I was right, one antique shop had something. It’s a little statue. I’m sure my mum will like it. She likes things like that. And I’m relieved that I didn’t have to give her a blender.

So coming home, all happy, I bumped against mrs Tinkerbell. So she had to tell me some news. Apparently she visits the neighbour above us to complaint about the noise. They have two kids, and they play a lot. I can imagine it is very disturbing, but I also know she is a thought and difficult lady. So anyhow, she asked if I also find it disturbing, but to be honest, I never really hear something. But I’m not home during the day, so maybe that is the reason why I don’t really notice it. So now she considered those two kids like the devil. She thinks they are terrorising her. Since she asked the neighbour upstairs, they are making more noise then ever. And today, she was sitting on her balcony, just enjoying the sun. And one of the kids dropped a water balloon on her balcony. Splashing Sissy and Sassy, her two dogs. Splashing her windows. Even almost splashed her. She went very angry upstairs. But the neighbour told her that it are just kids. But he would talk with them and punish them. I must say, I found it very funny when she told me the hole story. Was like World War III just happened this afternoon. I do understand her a bit, seeing she is old and want some piece and quiet. But I also find she shouldn’t make such a big deal about it. She describes it like she wants a war with the neighbours upstairs. And probably she wants me as an ally. But I’m not coming between those two. I’m like Switzerland, neutral.

So it was a very interesting day. I found a present and for the first time mrs. Tinkerbell was trying to find a listening ear. I listened, tried not to brake in laughter. I’m curious if those two kids will do more stuff. I can not say I approve, but... I would have done the same things if I was like 10 years younger.

And tomorrow my mums birthday party. That will be interesting. Can’t wait to see her reaction on my present. Ooh, and mrs Tinkerbell found it lovely. oooh, i'm so glad she approved.