A Quiet Xmas

Now, is Xmas day ...everyone in the house is asleep, except for me...the drizzle/rain today had somehow dampened the mood of merrymakers. Also, with the bleak economy outlook, guess everyone is taking things in stride and staying at home...I didn't hear any 'celebrations' except for some christmas carols from a neighbour downstairs. Soon, the school holidays will be over and work will gain momentum ...infact, had a fair bit of work that needs to be done this week... i think it is important for us to upkeep our passion for life and work so that we dun drag our feet to work everyday ...no good for our mental health too. looking at the brighter side of things may help, i guess.

Am I Missed?

I think the wise saying that 'retribution will go to one who is unkind' is quite true. After my nasty saga last Sat, the next day - Sun, I fell sick and caught a chill for 'no apparent reasons and with no warning signs' and sneezedmy nose off from Mon-Wed. Am recovering now from the 'viral flu', but the doctor said it will take a couple of days.
I had to postpone my Fri's lunch appointment with my ex-colleagues. Thinking back, I am not really sure if my leaving has been missed...afterall, I have changed a few jobs in my 14+ working years and my 'friendship' with my ex-ex-ex-colleagues have somehow distanced...that is very common, I guess. That's life.

Being Nasty

Most or rather all friends/colleagues I know, believe that I am a nice and soft/gentle guy and one who hardly or never loses temper. In the eyes of many, I am such a goody guy ... Today, I turned nasty cos we waited for almost an hour for a pizza at a new pastamania outlet in Sun Plaza. The order was made at 2.36pm for my girl, and we waited and checked with the counter staff more than 3 times...and the last straw came at around 3.10pm ... who said that they are preparing it and we need to wait another 10 minutes!... The wait was so long that my wife also got fed-up...I then asked to see the manager and as expected, there was none who dared to come forth! ...so, I spoke fiercely (and in a loud tone to make sure I am heard) to one 'team leader' (in black) that I have waited for almost an hour for my pizza! She said coming ..and I then I said, GO GET IT...and for more than 2 minutes, no pizza still... so I marched to the cashier and I said I wanted a REFUND and we are leaving ...we were then told that the pizza was ready/fresh from the oven ... so, we told them to get it packed ...we were fuming ...and then that 'team leader' came up and apologised and gave us a complimentary pizza coupon. **evil grin**.... For a while, I tot that I can perhaps be an actor liao...haha... but it was definitely bad service cos, at least, the service staff should have checked with us if our orders are here, cos we are still holding on to the order plate - 19 for so long!