SSBD

Same Same but Different

This is the t-shirt slogan Di and I came across while travelling in Cambodia and nothing better epitomizes our relationship (yes relationship, not friendship) than these four words. Let me just say, it is another recognizable feat, that I can spend 21 days straight-all waking hours- with this woman and come out of our journey with the feelings we had before embarking on this adventure intact.

One may ask, why?

Besties born on the exact same day.

According to Di's wise aunt, by being born on the same day, we have three out of our four pillars aligned. Same Same but Different follows. I think this motto comes up at least once a week in our conversations.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia- Summer 2008

Recently, Di and I made a hefty bet:
Di must not (or will not) fall in love/get a boyfriend by the time I move back OR she will buy me a lavish dinner @ Bouchon Restaurant in Beverly Hills. Meaning, I better return home to find her single and ready to wingwoman. Now, it's not that I'm so desperate to "troll" the streets of LA nor do I want her to NOT find love. Come on! If that is the case, I will gladly shell out the big bucks to celebrate. Although I don't see this happening, I would like to for once not be the only one single. Our timing always seems to be off. And since Di is the only one single right now with me, we would like to enjoy our singledom together. In the same city. A lot of chaos and adventures to come. Di's convinced she's going to win. Against all odds. I, personally, can't WAIT for my free Bouchon dinner. ;)

Then today, I casually happened to mention:

me: guess what? Sent at 11:38 AM on Friday

Diana: what?

me: ive decided to stop shopping for the summer

not even june yet!

Diana: dude

let's make a bet on this one too

me: dude di when it comes to shoppnig and i say no

ok lets bet

and another bet was born.

Diana: so you're saying

you're not going to shop

FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER

from now till sept -____-

Diana: OMG this is so on.

Diana: FIVE MONTHS

Diana: damn. now i know how you felt when i said i m not getting a bf

NO WAY

no f21

me: hm i feel like this bet might indicate i have a shopping problem...i was merely trying to scale back but seeing as how you have absolutely no faith in me....but part of me doesnt want to be so extreme. Sent at 11:58 AM on Friday

Diana: HAHAHA

me: something has to equate to you kissing guys in the interim

or its not fair

dont even tell me undies is equitable to that

What are we betting on? A massage + Brunch!!! WOOOHOO!!!!

Mind you, it's not as easy you think GUYS. I'm a 24 year old working in the fashion retail industry. It is my hobby and job to check out what's going on in the marketplace. However, I tactfully failed to mention this-does she not know? I will not unwillingly fall prey to vehicles of consumerism. I'm the one behind the scenes trying to learn these exact retail strategies of product placement and marketing that effectively convince the customer of making that extra purchase- ever notice the ring bowls at the retail counter? or the way the Sephora line is set up with box-counters of miniatures? Anyhow, I like me a good challenge. :)

Diana: hee hee hee

alright

me: WOOHOO IM SOOOOOOOO EXCITED

Diana: im so excited

me: -.-

Diana: hahaha

me: ssbd

Diana: i like how both of us are so sure we're going to winhahahahaha

I think we're just looking for excuses to treat each other out. haha. All in the name of fun!