Bambino and Sir B/UB/IB have an origin story about Hapag-Lloyd and how it entered their lexicon as a hyphenated word used to describe a state of mind. That’s their story to tell.
This is a post about my sightings of the actual Hapag-Lloyd trucks and consequent exchanges of conversational texting with IB.
Here are some snippets of those conversations.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, on my way to work in an Uber
Me: “… I am behind a Hapag-Lloyd truck. So, had to let you know. :-) …”
IB: “… Lmao. I hope as it is typical for some Hapag-Lloyd-ing it, that
they’re not holding up your progress into work! …”
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, on my way to work in another Uber
Me: “… One more Hapag-Lloyd sighting! …”
IB: “… lol. Don’t know if that’s auspicious or SUSpicious! …”
Me: “I hope it is auspicious! I have 2 job interviews today!!”
At the end of that day …
Me: “… I did 2 great interviews and this is the fastest job offer I have ever received. Hapag-Lloyd was auspicious …”
IB: “… Auspicious indeed! Well done and congrats! We should definitely
celebrate!”
And so, we did celebrate on Friday. We had dinner at one of my favourite restaurants where I get treated like family. I believe IB enjoyed the food. When he dropped me off, he wanted me to take all the leftovers for Hans, and he also wanted me to say hi to my parents as I was visiting with them the next day.
This was something I have been struggling with … telling my parents about hanging out with IB!
Just like I was overthinking it with Neil, I was with IB too. However, this was more high stakes as IB is a family favourite! I did not want any expectations or any unnecessary pressure. (I am very capable of destroying relationships all by myself and I did not need the extra help!)
Anyways, yesterday, I realized that I just got to take it easy. And today, I am and writing about it.
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