On Nov 17, 2021, 10:19 AM Alise wrote:
Dear sweet Paulie Pie,
I am smiling so much that my whole head hurts, I can feel it in my heart and down to my toes. I know you said to take my time in replying but I took the day off work so I could message you back right away. My boss was very mad at me but I suppose he just doesn’t understand what we are building1.
I also hope we can find some chemistry between us. I studied chemistry at school. I got an A. I really liked understanding how atoms interact, sharing electrons and forming close bonds – just like us. What is your favourite molecule? Mine is potassium permanganate. The rich colour runs so deep, like the roots we are forming.
I hate peanuts, they make me sneeze and they are so violently crunchy! Thank you for protecting me from them, you’re very brave. And handsome.
That’s inspiring that you’re building a cubby for so many people. Thank you for telling me the secret. I won’t tell anyone else, except I really want to tell my best friend (Todd2) because he likes hearing about you.
Do we share any of the same hobbies? What is your favourite flag?
I’d like to learn more about your son.
I too value honesty. The dictionary defines the opposite of honesty as ARTIFICIAL. Things that are fake and made up. I become enragened when I learn that people are lying to me. That’s why I’m so pleased that you enjoy honesty; just by you saying that and really pushing the point it makes me feel like I can trust you. With everything.
A trait I value is laughing. Will you tell me a joke? I love jokes. I really like jokes.
Another trait that I really value is INTELLIGENCE. It seems like you are intelligent based on all the construction you oversee. What did you study to get to where you are now?
I want to learn more about your life. What did you eat for breakfast today? How old are you? What is your medical history like? Have you seen the movie “Shrek”?
Be safe and don’t forget your sunscreen.
Very kind regards,
Alise x
[1] My boss has actually been a keen supporter of my Paulie saga and was thrilled to enter the narrative.
[2] Todd is actually my real life non-Paulie husband, but we don’t need to tell him that.
After this email I thought I came on a bit strong with the “subtle” ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE text because he hadn’t replied for a few days. I panicked that he’d ghosted me, so like a clingy future-wife I sent another cute little style ‘thinking of you’ email.
On Tue, Nov 23, 9:04 AM Alise wrote:
Hi Paul,
You’ve been quiet for a few days but I guess you’re busy. I just saw this joke and thought of you and your work in Iraq. Hope you’re having a nice day!
Alise x
