So Long 2010~

And so long to you old friend!

Yes I have finally resigned from my part-time job at Kinokuniya. I've been there for approximately one year, 2 months and a half. I am done. I used to think I would never leave, and could not understand why people would resign from such an awesome place, but now I know. When it's time, it's time. As expected, my leaving was a big blow to my previous unit since I left with another long-term part-timer and the remaining part-timers were very, very new. Will I return? We shall see!!

My last day there was very exciting. I felt gay all day. A little sad, but very much liberated. I was very much surprised that my manager came on her day off specifically to give me a farewell gift. So touched. It was a pack of chocolate biscuits from Marks and Spencer. And my Unit Chiefs, one gave me a Rose Quartz birthstone and the other gift voucher. I did not expect a card, and didn't get one, though if I did, I would be slightly miffed. Since we've been filling in so many cards lately; one congratulatory card to Andrew who was promoted to Unit Chief and two birthday cards to colleagues. And half of the people of my unit have bad taste in gifts so I was quite glad they didn't get me any gift, instead I received individual gifts from people who mattered. My bag was quite heavy when I left for home that day. THANK YOU EVERYONE!

I realized that my leaving had left some repercussions of the thought to a few people and made me wonder since it's the new year if it was the time for people to be leaving and getting new jobs. And it's no wonder that they knew me for most of their employment time there. Whatever it is, I have a feeling that should I decide to return there after my holiday, I will be looking at a whole new crew. Or at least half of it.

Despite my intention to stay home and exercise and drink tea all day, my new year was spent movie marathoning with a couple of Kino friends. Was quite tired, and by the end of the day the only thing I want to do is stare at my Kuja and read porn. But thanks for asking me out!

Last Monday I went to return my uniform. HR made a fuss of the stain on the sleeve which was a work hazzard if I must say so myself! I was forced to duck under an upside down chair lain on a desk and turn sideways to read the labels off the box behind the chair, under another heavy box. That's what you call dedication! Well, at least they didn't see the stitches I did on the apron ehehe. I chatted with a few old friends not from my unit because only the boring 'kongsi gelap' gang were on duty that day. The e-dictionary guy assured me that my casio ex-word e-dic is still on course to arrive on schedule and he will email, sms and give me a call once the test model has arrived! He said if all goes well, they should arrive after CNY. I hope it will arrive before March when my Japanese class friends are going to Korea for holiday where I have already asked in advance that they get me said dictionary.

And of course, it was quite fun being a customer and stand around and chat all day while the others worked hehehe.

As I was saying! Or as I was about to say, new year means new year's resolutions. This year mine is quite simple; To run two 10km marathons and one half-marathon. Done. Sweet and simple. I've already been running in the gym and has increased my stamina explosively. Now I need to take it outside. I was planning to run in the KLCC park once a week just to get a feel of the outdoors. Weekday definitely, and after 4:30 pm. Hopefully I can return by 6pm when rush hour starts. What? You didn't think I would walk there did you!?

I remember going to a sports shop and overhearing or maybe eavesdropping (seriously, I was just right next to them) of these two girls buying 'running' shoes for going out running at the KLCC park. One of them were tomboyish and kept going for the sleek black Nikes which were more for sprinting than heavy duty running/marathoning. And the other kept going for the same type, except pink or white in color. I've thought of using those shoes for running and trying to think up reasons why my current running shoes would not suffice. I mean, those sleeker shoes are obviously made for speed and aerodynamics and such, but they don't give your feet much room for swelling after all the running. And Nikes...man, the bigger the sizes, the longer they get, the narrower they become. For running shoes, I reccomend Adidas. Trust me, I have two pairs. They never let me down. (proud)

I think they bought those shoes, since they were on sale. But I wonder if they are still running with them? Heheheeheh.

I actually planned to go to school today but I just had Detox tea which would increase my bowel movements five-folds so I really can't leave the house today. And my salary comes out today too sighs. Good thing I stocked up on water and toilet paper.

Ta'ra!