And Then There Are Times

I get awaken prematurely especially on my designated Sleep-In-Day, a routine which I faithfully adhere to and uphold like a sacred ritual. Lady on the line spoke with deliberate politeness (could sense she wasnt used to being polite) that I'm among some fortunate 30 who have won some lucky draw.
Sensing that I'm not recalling, she asked me if i remember filling out some lucky draws at some shopping mall and the only one I could recall was the Harvey Norman forms I filled out. She wasnt too interested in my reply and launch into a script-like rattle of the various items I've won: Designer Italian watch, travel package and quite a few more which I couldnt register at my raw state of mind. Collection time was to be at The Adelphi 2pm. Must be exactly 2pm? I questioned. To which she replied, well if you come later then you'll end later. Wait a min...isnt it a pick and go thing? Afterall it's a 'collection' right? She seemed to read my mind, let me explain she says. My warning alarm went off 'Phony! Bogus! No way is it a simple lucky draw' "Once your here, we will explain our travel promotion to you and inform you of the discounts you will get should you be interested in signing up for our membership...*the rest is unregistered*

This definitely did not sound Harvey Norman, so I told her, I dont think I took part in any contest. This is not a contest she replied. Well, I didnt take part in this lucky draw then...but this is also not a lucky draw...Didnt she start off the whole conversation asking if I remember filling up some forms for a lucky draw? If I were to ask the words "What is this then?" I know more of my precious mobile time would be charged as she dives back into one of the scripts she has, with chunks of lines to rattle off before a response is needed. Maybe with pointers entitled 'How to baffle those suckers again once they sense something is amiss'. So I pass.

Alrite here comes the rejection I must dish out. I suck at giving flowery excuses to get out of sitatuations, I know some people out there who can do wonderful job of getting out of things yet still come off as *oh...such a sweetie...I know you would love to be suckered by me and understand that you just cant help but reject my attempt to do so bcos you have such a sweet reason and I dont blame you at all..* All I could manage was a "Nah I think I'll forgo this". She paused and I could just read the evil bubble forming at her head: #$#$%%@#, I tell ya, it was one pause which made me feel so uncomfortable. Obvious that she's regaining herself: "But m'am, this is a great opportunity..." Nope I dont think I want it, thanks.

"Ok then Bye" Click.

Without adequate sleep, my Sunday was ruined, I was tired but not tired enough to get back to bed so I moped around the house lethargic and sunk my lifeless mass in front of the teevee while playing furniture to the rest of my family.


To end, I bought this new beverage just cos it signifies my mood totally and upon tasting the drink, the message on the Can all the more amplifies my feeling of the day.