Monday, 22 October 2012
How I met God!
Lunch
with the Junior High School is always hit and miss depending on who I
end up sat with. Some students revel in the opportunity to have a
one-on-one with me, to test there English or ask me odd and personal
questions. Others resent having to sit with their teacher, for fear
their peers might consider them 'square' and give me a stoney-faced
silence. The other day was interesting. I was having a lively
conversation with the class clown about why I wasn't going to give
him my pudding, when the girl next to said in perfect English “I am
God!” I was a little taken back, I must admit. It certainly
wasn't expecting that. I thought I'd misheard. “What?” I said.
She repeated “I am God!” She looked calm and honest, not like
someone saying something for a joke. Was she really God?!? Had God
returned to Earth for the second coming as a small Japanese school
girl!!?! I said “You are God?” “Yes,” she replied. It was
clear but I was still confused. “God” I said pointing to the sky
to confirm she understood what God meant. “Yes”, she said, “I
am God”. “No you're not.” I returned, testing her will. “Yes,
I am,” she calmly replied. “I am God!” I was getting no
where. I asked her “Why?” She said “My name is God”. The
answer I'm afraid is a little mundane in comparison the all might
returning to Earth an announcing him/herself to me during lunch. Her
name in Japanese is Kami. This means god.
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