The U.S. beat Japan for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup title this past Sunday. And so I lost a bet I had made with coworker Bien.
I woke up earlier than usual on Monday morning. I made a turkey, salami and cheese sandwich for Bien. That was the bet. A homemade sandwich. So cute, yah.
While I was making the sandwich, I thought of Bien. I thought of him exalting the skills of the U.S. team. I thought of him chanting, "HOPE SOLO--O-O-O. HOPE SOLO--O-O-O." as he had done on the days before the game.
I pictured him unveiling the sandwich. I imagined him adding on the sliced tomatoes which I had packed separately. And then I pictured him eating the sandwich with the potato chips that I had included. I hoped that he would enjoy it.
I pictured him unveiling the sandwich. I imagined him adding on the sliced tomatoes which I had packed separately. And then I pictured him eating the sandwich with the potato chips that I had included. I hoped that he would enjoy it.
I'm kinda glad that I lost the bet 'cause it made me happy making the sandwich for him.
17 comments:
Made with so much love!
It really was, Anon!
Awwww... This was so cute and lovingly done.
I really love your stories about Bien. And I agree, I'd probably be happy losing and love making that lunch. :)
j: awww too sweet and an act of kindness and friendship. I'll bet that was the tastiest sandwich he ever had with such loving thoughts put into it. -N
so nice!
That is so cute. What would he have made for you if you won?
I am glad Japan won 4 years ago when they really needed something positive in the country after the tsunami and earthquake. I would have been glad if they had won again, but the USA is a strong and great team, and it was their time.
sooooo cute!! Sorry I gave you bad juju and told you Japam would prolly win...
Bien really won. He got to enjoy your sandwich which was made with such thoughtfulness!!! You are such a good sport!!!
Kay, the sandwich bet was Bien's idea. I thought that was so cute too.
I just loved making the sandwich for Bien, Jenny.
Awww, thanks, N.
Thanks, Kat. I realize now why Japanese moms like to make those cute bentos for their kids.
Aunty, Bien only makes one kind of sandwich . . . turkey and cheese on toasted, buttered Japanese bread. He is so proud of it.
Les, no juju. Like Aunty said, it was USA's time.
Celia, I think it might've been the first time that I didn't mind losing a bet! LOL!
That is so cute. You so nice!
You are the sweetest, kindhearted person I know!! No lie!
Hey Erick! Where you been?
Awww, thanks Susan.
Talking about sandwich...have you tried made to order sandwiches from Safeway?
I like the Chicken Artichoke and Salami with Prosciutto.
Mmiissee, that sounds soooooo gooooood!!!!
That game was let down...I wanted more excitement but US team was so quick and strong. Nice bet!...sounds like win, win right? You're so neat!
I agree, Akemi . . . US team is so strong.
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