I Wanted a Vespa

Last year, I was walking around Desa Sri Hartamas, when I came across a curious sight.

At first glance, I thought, “It’s a kapchai!”

At second glance, I amended it to “It’s a cute kapchai!”

At third glance, I corrected myself. “It’s a Vespa!”

I’d heard about it before, and now I find myself talking about it as if it were a mythical beast. But I can’t remember ever having seen a Vespa out of a TV commercial. I’d never seen one in real life before.

And, here one was. In vintage condition, it seemed like!

Isn’t it cute? When I saw it, I went all gooey inside, like a Mars bar left out in the sun too long.

I thought to myself – I need to learn to ride a bike so I can get a Vespa for my own!

And, then, practicality set in.

How am I going to transport all my production stuff? What will I do if it rains?

I guess, perhaps, the Vespa will have to wait until I have enough money to have one as an alternative to the car. Maybe, when it’s sunny out, and all I want to do is run to the shops.

So, it joins the ranks of a Mac, 32” computer monitor, a hand-held projector, and laser eye surgery in my Wish List.