Today I went shopping to my childhood neighborhood, Gracia. I had to find a gift for my brother the "Dalai Lama". He is the most difficult person to give a present to! He has very few passions... one, actually! His every week trip to the mountains, where he rolls down through all kinds of obstacles mounting his bike, him and his buddies the Dark Bikers.
As you can see, it was an almost impossible task. I had to call my niece for advice and she said what I already new... an impossible! lol She bought him a shirt and a slack, so she suggested I could buy him a pullover.
One good thing about the current economic crisis: the traditional January Sale has come earlier this year! I found him not one, but two pullovers. Finished my errands around the neighborhood and when I was about to take a cab, I see this small train coming up the street towards me. It was magic! A Polar Express in miniature. It made a stop right in front of where I was standing, and offered the last ride of the night for free... I took it of course! and for the first time this Christmas I felt like a kid again.
It wasn't just the ride what was magical tonight, the last stop was nothing short of a trip through time... The last stop was right in front of the tent of the third Wise Man, Balthazar, the black one... and which by the way, was and still is my favorite one! I couldn't help it. I had to do it. No excuses... I just walked right to him and asked for a Wii Sports.
Of course I am not so sure my wish will be granted, but I sure had a blast trying!
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