The transition...

I have been taking pride in that i have never had the need to work part time while schooling...Pocket money is a-plenty and my parents never ceased to fund me or sponsor me whenever i needa invest in something huge...think Piano, think Laptop, think Car, think all kinda other gadgets...

So i was caught offguard, utterly surprised, when dad extended his hand and actually asked if i have $100 to spare....OMG, i cudnt believe my ears, for 23 years of my life, this is the first time that Dad has ever asked me for money...what a monent to be cherished, what a moment of dignity, what a moment of acknowledgement...Im finally a grown-up in his eyes, financially independent and can do what i want, whenever and wherever...Im free!

What happened next totally upsets me however....he was grinning from head to toe, and then without warning, he tossed me an envelope...it was addressed to him...i opened it up, read through the content, and put on a disgusted expression...It was from MPPJ...geez, that means the cat is out of the sock...

So dad said: trying to get me in jail huh? well apparently the letter is a warning against issuing a legal letter should he fail to settle the dept of $100....and i was speechless...and my later attempt to persuade him to ignore the letter proved futile...he wont hear of it...such a wuss...

I got the ticket when i parked my car without displaying a parking ticket for a mere 5 minutes somewhere near Hilton, PJ...i had actually disposed the ticket upon consultation with some of the frequent ticket collectors in the office...they managed to convince me not to give a D*** to the ticket and get along with my life...and i was thinking that time, why should i bother paying the council, what have i done? i havent obstructed traffic...i couldnt find the paying machine (i know this sounds lame)...i was only gone for 5 minutes....and PUH-----LEESE....a fine of $100? is that daylight robbery or what? you've gotta be kidding me....

So when dad was waving the $100 note in the air, enjoying the grimace on my face, i had a strong urge to grab and retrieve my money...but as if sensing my motive, he was gone in a thrice...GOSH, i cud get a decent meal for that, cudnt i? Say an appetizer of escargot, a piece of juicy, succulent steak, some cocktails, and some melting deserts...but on second thought, im on a diet...oh whatever, im now $100 poorer...

It's time to get some Christmas Gifts, gosh, Mel wanted that Roxy purse and Jo had asked for a Braun Buffel...they really think im printing money, arent they? something for mom, none for dad...maybe i will just buy some wine back...Im hoping to get a bottle of EDT for my present...Gosh, dun i love Christmas?


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So yesterday while having buffet dinner at Crowne Plaza, Mutiara, i saw lotsa international media and delegates hobnobbing there...oh...they are all staying there, arent they? they should be pretty bz for tomorrow's ASEAN Summit...there was this woman, i think her tag says she's from Australia...and man, she's gorgeous...and so while i was observing all this, i had one thing in mind...i wanna work as the press, media people, spokesperson, whatever, you name it...it's so nice travelling to other country and get to know other people from other country...not paparazzi though, i dun really fancy blood-hounding some celebs, as if you would like a piece of them...

i need a career change...i wanna be part of the globe-trekker team, or lonely planet, or traveller...i wanna be free....I AM FREE....


I am happy...