Mismatched Matchmaker by Marian Casillas, Ed.D Julieta smilingly approaches a young man and boldly introduces herself, “Hello, my name is Julieta and I was wondering, do you have a girlfriend?” José looks at her curiously, “No, but if you’re interested?” Julieta shakes her head, “I’m not asking for myself, I already have a boyfriend. I’m asking for my sister.” José responds, “If she’s as beautiful as you, sure I’m available.” Julieta: All my sisters are beautiful. She continues confidently confiding, “I’m the matchmaker in the family. I’ve been playing matchmaker practically all my life. When I was a little girl I would pair up the stuffed animals toys, dress them up in formal wedding attire, and have them marry each other in an elaborate and elegant wedding ceremony. In classes I was always looking at the students and matching them up in my mind as couples. I’d do the same at bus, train, and airport terminals. That’s how I’d spent my time. While watching romantic movies I ...
