Lessons in duck shooting

Note : The above video has absolutely no connection with the post below. Just kinda like this song.. enjoy it..

An old friend of mine gave me this book on my 31st birthday. I started to read it slowly only earlier this year and completed it a week ago. It's so her, doing things in a way I least expect it. I remember her fondly as the first school mate I met when I started Standard 1. Because of different upbringing we parted ways as we 've both found a different set of friends, nevertheless I still kept in touch and I'm glad that I did.

So what was the book about? It's about a single mom of two who's life is in dire need of a makeover. I'm just the same but without the kids. To make long story short, it's about doing shrewd self-marketing, get some duck-decoys until you're on a sure fire road to Mr.Right.

I never thought I had the courage to do so. I have low self esteem especially in engaging any possible what might have or give hope in my future social life. Yeah..it's my weight... but the funny thing is..it's only in my country that I feel this way. I guess it's because people I care and love i.e family takes obesity issues not only for health reason but also the reason as to why I'm pathetically single as to quote my mom "UBA..u have to slim down kalau tak camner mummy nak introduce kat anyone"

Anyway, back to this book, I was told by my sister that she finally found a tenant for the apartment - A German expatriate. He's arriving on the 15th April. But for some reason the company overlooked that this German was supposed to start work on the 16th and arrived on the 13th. I was like damn!!! So right after work on Thursday I rushed home fetch the help of mom's maid and got some cleaning done at the apartment. When I got back home, sister said I've to handover the keys the next day at 2pm. Gladly I said ok...after all she did her part already for finding a tenant who's paying quite at the high side.

For the love of whatever it is...I saw this gorgeous white guy appears in front of me at about 2.30pm...fell in love...woii..mak...hensem nyer mamat yg nak duk kat apartment aku nieh... immediately remembering some tips from the book I flashed my biggest smile err...only because I've yet to master that cheeky smile.

Accompanied by the company rep, I escorted them to the apartment and showed him around. As if fate is not enough, he's going to work in an industry I left 5 years ago. So there's something to talk about after all...

Today I saw him again because I promised to get the hot water shower installed for him. He was not around when I came by with the contractor. I had a spare keys so I went ahead to install the thingy. Boy..was I feeling dissapointed. Left a note and not forgetting my contact number, as soon as I lock the door I saw him walking and as if a blur vision I saw this caucasian guy walking towards me and waved at me. I was like is that him because by hell he's getting more and more attractive..ok so my taste is blond blue eyed...so sue me... I apologised for not recognizing him and told him that the hot shower has beed installed and he might want to have a look. From where that nerve came from I don't know..I turned around followed him and waited while he checked the heater. He said ok and I said I left my number just in case he needs anything..he smiled and he said he wanted my number too from the company rep earlier...whoaaa...flattering :)))

Said goodbye and into the lift. As if something has taken over my low self esteem mind, I intercom him from the reception and asked if I could use his toilet since it's raining and unable to get to my car....Old skool trick ehhh... He said yes and asked too if I can find him a lighter of some sort for the gas cooking stove. Never in a hundred years I ever dreamt I could do this. I myself cannot believe it...even if I did not succeed and he's not the Mr Right..at least I'm content with the fact that I tried...

Went up...knocked on the door, flashed again my biggest smile ever and gave the lighter to him. I excused myself to the loo..alamak..just remembered that I ate sambal petai last night..better make it quick, flush and push down the cover.

Came out and assisted him with the gas stove as this will be the first time he's gonna cook using live fire. Betapa bangganyer aku dapat menyalakan stove itu..walaupun kehadiran aku di kitchen sendiri boleh dikira dengan jari..and I also explained to him how to on and off the gas tank. Not bad UBA...not bad at all..high 5....low 5...u go girl!!!

We spoke around 10 minutes on how to get the cable tv, the internet access and that I can assist him with it provided that he pays for it monthly. Hey...I'm maybe strucked by cupid now..but not an IDIOT....lesson number one...better be clear than in the dark, better be safe than sorry...where money is concerned...one fall was enough for me to remember a life time.

I said goodbye, he said thank you and will definately call me...

OOhh....what a Saturday!!! Best Saturday so far for this year... Am not expecting anything from this, but the fact I'm making an effort to come out from my cocoon..it's a positive sign :) And all thanks to my dear friend and the book... Courage just needs a little push..and she pushed the right button.