A special day, a celebrationWhen I walked into the library, the receptionist gently told me that the library is not opened yet. But, I replied him quite rudely. I said “err..I..work here”. I guess it will make him more embarrassed. I know I sounded so bad.
When I saw Lei Sim, I was so glad that she treated me like what she normally did so I could converse with her normally.
It is not that we have quarreled or what but rather it is her birthday and I have not wished her as I wanted to give her a surprise later. I was so scared that she might hint me anything about it. So, I volunteered to scan books – this is something which no one in our group would want to do but She and I are normally the ones who do it – so that I did not have to sit beside her – yes, a way to avoid her at all cause.
I told my colleagues (they are people whom we always go for lunch with) about my plans on the first week of our work – yes, it took me some time – a month before exam till that week to come out with something special for her – she must feel honoured because I do not misuse my brain cells for I am always too lazy to think
After scanning all the books, I went back to my seat. I kept peeping at her at the corner of my right eye for I was so scared that she might cry or what. Sitting beside her, I could feel that she was upset about something which seriously made me more nervous and scared. It caused me to peep at her even more often – excuse me, I am a normal girl, yes, it is that ‘normal’. So, I went over to my colleagues and told them my fears. I told them that no matter what, they must not wish her. About 1 hour to our lunch break, she asked me “was xxx message the last reply?” When she asked that, I was looking at her and after two seconds, I realised the situation and continued my work and with my rather cold reply ‘ah huh’. Deep inside me, I was like thinking “oh my god.” After awhile, I went over to my colleagues again and voiced out my fears. Luckily, at that time, it was very near to our lunch break.
On the way out, it was followed like what I had planned. First, I lied openly that I wanted to see a lecturer and ask him about something and said they wanted to go FC3 so I would go there – when I was the one who planned to go there. So, I quickly pressed the button of the lift. Before the door closed, she volunteered to accompany me – people who understand me would know how scared I was – so I quickly said “no, it is alright”. Deep inside me, I was saying “oh my god.” Looking at the door and prayed that the door could close as fast as possible. I went to a table at level 2 and waited till 13.05. I tried my best to walk as slow as possible – people who know me would know that my normal walking pace can be much faster than a normal person – but, no doubt that I am a normal person.
I went to FC5 to get a slice of a cake and a candle – I was supposed to get a free candle few months ago but… - I tried to think that it was worth it so I bought it from that aunty.
Again, I willed myself to walk as slow as possible. Finally, I reached FC3 and took out my lighter and lit the candle so that I could take a picture of it. When I got a missed call as a signal that they were ready, I took my lighter out again. This time round, with my shivering hands and lit it – I am still wondering why I shivered.
With that, I walked up to her – like as planned, she could not see where I was coming from – and called her and we sang a birthday song to her.
Everything was according to my plan - a pleasant surprise for her. =D
Sorry, this is what I could afford. Nevertheless, I hope that it did not taste very bad. =)
the box and the cover lid with my tiny-winny handwriting
You may think that her present is not sincere since it is just box with many strips of paper, 2 keychains and some stars. But, it is not like what it is like. I went to three places to get the box (has to be folded into the shape of a box but my sis's curiousity took over and she did it instead of me), the 18 stars which indicate her age, were all folded by me and 2 keys - yes, no kidding, three different places which needed some traveling distances to get. If you realise, there are many strips of papers - yes, they were all cut by myself. I believe this is my definition of sincerity.
blowing the cake
This is not all. About two hours after our break, a colleague saw her present so he asked “today is your birthday?” I just wanted to answer for her but in the end he thought it was me. When I turned around, he had already showed his hand, ready to shake mine to wish me. So, I said it should be her. He was so embarrassed about it but we could not help, but laugh at it – yes, it was so bad of us. Irene (I think she said that too) and I said it was not sincere and should sing a birthday song to her and he did! Lei Sim blushed but he did not stop. It was so courageous of him because he sang it alone. =)
The rest of the working time was enjoyable with Irene, Shi Fan, Lei Sim and me. We were the noisiest group today. We kept giggling and talking like no one’s business – so fun! =D
Anyway, later, I watched the drama “Falling In Love” in the evening, I think there was a part which is very touching. Herman from that show said if one thousand roses show his sincerity so does his three roses. If the person does not appreciate it, even if he gives one thousand, it is of no use. It is so touching and sweet. Oh my God! I love this show so much! I am a fan of romance drama – must be of a certain standard, movie and novels!
I know this entry is so long but it has been such a long time since I last wrote something right from my heart, not that personal though. =)
