Went out on Sunday, and must have heard this about 5 or 6 times. Megumi then went to the doctor today, for Rosie's 3-month check-up, and when her name was called out, everyone turned to look at her and Rosie.
'Wow, so white', was the cry again.
I think when I asked a while ago whether Rosie looks like Megumi or me, the reponse from the readers of this blog was about 50/50. Someone noted that we all instinctively recognize difference very easily. This may explain why, in Japan, people notice Rosie's skin colour and round eyes, whereas if we were living in the UK, people would probably notice her 'Asian' features - hair colour, eye colour.
Anyway, I asked Megumi a while ago if she wasn't embarrassed to have everyone look at her when her name 'Garner-san' was called out at the bank, post office, doctor etc. 'Not at all', she replied, 'I am proud to be your wife'.
Moments like those make me realize what a lucky man I am.
Posted by Gary at March 8, 2004 04:25 PM gary,
are you sure you didnt mishear? maybe a problem with their diction and they were saying rosie was alright??.....
dave