MOCKBA Dispatch, #1
From age 11 to 13, I must've seen Rocky IV nearly 30 times. Now, my eyes see it as little more than jingoistic Cold War era crap, but back then I always liked seeing Rocky emerge from a plane amid a blizzard in Russia (newsboy cap and invincible jaw) and hearing Paulie say:
"This is Russia? It don't look so tough, Rock."
I try to tell myself this from time to time - it helps with the intimidation.
But at an internet cafe under a huge, Stalin/steel sign that says "MOCKBA," it's hard to stay brave. These are tough people.
I need to remind myself of that everytime I bitch about the lack of internet or clean water.
Stay tuned. Please.
From age 11 to 13, I must've seen Rocky IV nearly 30 times. Now, my eyes see it as little more than jingoistic Cold War era crap, but back then I always liked seeing Rocky emerge from a plane amid a blizzard in Russia (newsboy cap and invincible jaw) and hearing Paulie say:
"This is Russia? It don't look so tough, Rock."
I try to tell myself this from time to time - it helps with the intimidation.
But at an internet cafe under a huge, Stalin/steel sign that says "MOCKBA," it's hard to stay brave. These are tough people.
I need to remind myself of that everytime I bitch about the lack of internet or clean water.
Stay tuned. Please.
Centuries of poverty and starvation can do that to a people. Russia is not the most fertile country to live in.
Posted by
Carlos |
1:23 PM
At the risk of sounding like your Dad, I'm sure this will be a great experience for you. We always emerge better from difficult experiences
Posted by
Joel Swagman |
2:42 PM
What are you saying about my house? Saying I don't provide clean water? I told you that if you clean your stop being such a baby you stop drinking out of the hose.
But in all seriousness, it sounds terribly fascinating. I am having a hard time imagining what you are experiencing, but it sure must be something else.
When you get back, we are going to have to go to the Silver Derby for a week just so I can hear about Russia.
Posted by
Anonymous |
11:32 AM
Well dude, life can be tough when you're a cool mofo. WHile this will be a challenging experience for you, it benefit you later on when you are engaging in one-up-manship.
Posted by
Dan |
1:13 PM
Your words seem to pitch forward from a far-away time, as well as a far-away place.
Riveting.
Keep 'em coming.
Posted by
Anonymous |
1:43 AM