Look for something, find something else, and realize that what you’ve found is more suited to your needs than what you thought you were looking for. - Lawrence Block

mardi, juillet 19, 2005

what is the point

what is the point of asking, say, whether the mattress will become hot and uncomfortable after a while when the person you are talking to is the promoter. of course the answer will be 'no', the truth nothwithstanding. there is definitely no way she's going to say 'yes' and have you walk away without a purchase right? right. and you know that. so when you are asking, what are you really looking for? if she says 'no', you think she's just lying to get more business; if she says 'yes', you'll not want to buy it. you just can't take her word for it in this case. solution? ask a person who does not have a vested interest in your purhase of the item.


why is it that when we shop, we invariably end up messing up the display? especially neatly folded stacks of clothes. they are really prone to being reduced to huge mountains of untidy garments. one reason could be that it is difficult to refold the garments and replace it in exactly the same way after you've tried it on, especially if you are already carrying many shopping bags. we should all just try our best to be more considerate, putting things back in the same location, at least, when we decide that we don't want that item after all.


i just bought a nice pair of white shoes! one tip: medicated oil is really good for removing stains etc from pvc. the salesgirl at the cp ice lemon tee is good. she is attentive and polite when serving customers and gives helpful and constructive comments. yet she is not too pushy. it just makes shopping there a pleasure and i won't mind buying something from her again.

lundi, juillet 11, 2005

the other day i went to macs for an ice-cream cone. after i paid for it and turned around to exit, i promptly let go and the poor cone landed head-first on the ground. well, of course i was really disappointed. i picked the poor thing up and threw it away. i was about to go off without my gratification when the manager called out to offer me another cone! happy, i really was. and so i got my treat. that kind gesture really made my day.

working in the service industry really opened my eyes to the importance of courtesy and consideration. and we should all offer a smile to everyone around us. it is that simple to make someone happy.

i jogged today! after a 2 week hiatus. it feels good to have sweated it out.

i haven't mentioned that i bought a nice wrinkly skirt recently, have i? it's in this rather strange yellow colour and the only things i have in my wardrobe that match are my black and white tops. i don't think it's a waste of money though, cos as qy says, if we don't dress up now, then when? yes, now that i look nice in most types of clothes, i should endeavour to try different looks. XD i am now on the prowl for shoes/slippers/sandals with heels.

mercredi, juillet 06, 2005

as you can see i am not a very consistent blogger. a short summary of what's happened since the last time:
  1. lost my first job after 3 weeks.
  2. found a new job over the weekend. still selling things though.
  3. went to a chalet. slept like 6 hours over the 3 days.
  4. finally set the track straight with j. haha, next suitor please XD
wow, i received an email from a sec school classmate whom we all thought disappeared for good. wondering if i should reply her for a meet up; we were moderately good friends in lower sec.

sigh, i really wished that school is starting sooner than it actually is.

look! gorgeous heels! just like angelina jolie wore in the poster for mr and mrs smith. *drool*

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