On Paper vs Reality

The other day, Jake and I headed to the bank together. Since getting married we have been working on getting our finances streamlined in the best banking options for us. I personally had three savings accounts, three checking accounts, plus additional business accounts. Then Jake had his old accounts, we had opened a joint account, AND later decided to move to an institution that would be easier and more beneficial for us long term. Let's just say it's been a bit of a mess.

So we headed to the bank to close accounts, move things around, and withdraw anything left over.

We waited for a few minutes before a banker came to greet us. He was of some Latin ethnicity with a Spanish last name. After shaking our hands and getting an idea of what we needed, we headed to his office where he asked for a name on the accounts.

"Karianne Ortiz," I say.

He looks up. And glances from me to Jake and back again.

"Ortiz?" He addresses Jake. "So your last name is Ortiz? Is that..." He trailed off.

I pipe in. "Oh yes, he's half Puerto Rican. And he's the only one in his family who doesn't look it."

"Do you speak Spanish?," he asks Jake.

"Nope."

The banker laughs and then goes on to tell us how one of his children is dark and one is light.

Then, while working on our accounts, he notices the nickname on a couple accounts.

Zumba Checking
Zumba Saving

"Oh, do you teach Zumba? Like salsa, merengue, cha cha?"

"Yep."

"Wow, you guys really have the Latin thing going for you."

Jake replies. "Oh yes. On paper we totally do. Until you meet us in person."

On Paper

Last name: Ortiz
Ancestry: 1/2 Puerto Rican
Profession: Zumba Instructor

Reality

White. White. White.