Act 6, Scene 3: Rewards

Thursday was a nice day.

On Thursday, I finally got up off my fat ass and went out of the house. Haha. AND I finished my assignment. =) Just a few touch-ups and I can safely call it my masterpiece.

I went to school on Thursday and for the very first time in so long, I actually felt as if I didn't know anyone there. I didn't see a single familiar face (other than Bayah but she's not even a friend. =P Acquaintance). I got to school around 12-plus. Went to the library, plopped myself down and forced myself to do my ONE lesson plan. Haha. One..as compared to when I'm out in the real world and have to deal with MULTIPLE. I'm gonna die.

But wasn't as bad as I thought. All that reading I had done the day before helped me write it out pretty coherently. And soon I was done and feeling happy with myself. Princess was quiet the whole day so I didn't have anyone to talk to either.

Finished with the work, I decided to give myself a treat. =)

So off to the canteen I went, in search of gratification. Alas, everything had sold out by then (it was 3) and I settled on a tuna sandwich. So I walked around and pondered how I could reward myself and lo and behold, as I turned the corner, I found the answer. Haha. For all of you who are new or oblivious to the NIE canteen, there is an ice-cream vending machine in front of the bookshop. Haha.

I like the machine. It's a very happy experience when I get to use it. So I went into the bookshop to get change and bought my favourite chocolate cone ice-cream. So this is how it works:

1) You look at the poster which indicates what ice-cream's on offer and the price (which just went up by 10 cents..like,wtf?..got government tax on ice-cream oso ah?)

2) You put in your coins into the coin slot.

3) You make your selection. It's just a number but since there are two numbers for each type of ice-cream, you gotta make the right choice. Why? hehe..

BECAUSE THE MACHINE IS AN EVIL MACHINE.

4) Then, when you've made the selection, the lid of the ice-cream freezer will open. Pretty cool la. Must watch the progress.

5) Then a hose comes down from the top and manouveres itself directly above the slot containing your choice. Here's why you gotta make the right choice. The slot is usually filled from top to bottom. If the choice you made gave you an unlucky slot where the ice-cream is at the bottom, there is a chance when the hose pulls up your ice-cream, it will get snagged and fall off.

6) A vacuum initiates and the hose sucks your ice-cream and manouveres it to the collection point.

Then the most idiotic thing happens.

7) The hose's vaccum shuts off and your ice-cream FALLS. WTF! Can't you put it down gently? There was this once my ice-cream got dropped and it hit the side of the freezer and got dented. Oh well, at least it didnt get snagged and dropped back into the freezer like some unlucky bloke before me. Haha.

8) Then you enjoy the ice-cream.

So there I was; happy as a bee, snug like a bug, eating my ice-cream. =) And the weather was hot so it was a welcome relief. =)

Then as I sat at the bus-stop waiting for the bus, I realised something.

I chew my ice-cream. o_O

I always wondered why my ice-cream finishes way before anybody else's. Then it hit me. And I went, 'Dude, why are you chewing your ice-cream?'

And I replied, 'I dunno. I always thought this was the way to eat ice-cream.'

Hmm, I have a thing about food having texture. The only thing that doesn't need texture as it passes through my throat is fluids. But food has to have texture. If you see me eating, you'll realise I like to get food that has a bit of hardiness in it. I've got to chew..same goes for ice-cream.

Oh well, I was snug like a bug so I didn't worry too much.

Got home. Plonked on the bed. Napped. Princess messaged. Called her. Talked. Got up from bed. Watched TV.

Haha.

Friday was a nice day too. =) Cos I got to spend time with Princess.

I figured she was busy cos she had a course so I didn't send her her usual morning message. Then about 11 she messaged me asking if I'd like to meet. And I said I did. Haha. I'll always say yes la, silly girl.

So after a day of lazing around summore and prayers, I went to meet her at 6. We had wanted to catch a movie but all the shows were so late so we decided to have dinner at Delifrance. Which I must say, although I wouldn't say is too bad, is bad. Haha.

Hmm, I guess franchising is a risk. Sometimes people compare one outlet to another. I shan't be too hard on them cos I was happy. =) I was with the girl I'm so in love with.

So we had dinner and talked and she was telling me about her course.

Princess: You know we had this exercise we were doing where we act like customers and rate the service we are receiving. Like if its the bare minimum, then we say its 'Criminal'. And we have to do these hand gestures and intonation and facial expressions. It was fun. Then the next level up is 'Basic'; then, 'Expected'; then 'Surprising' and 'Unbelievable' (at this point I would like to say that I think there is one more point which I can't remember).

So she goes on to explain each level and stuff. It was interesting and she looked like she had fun so I just listened and smiled.

Food came. And as usual, I'll give some of my food to her cos it gives her a taste. Haha. It's like those animal shows where the male bird shoves food to the female with his snout. I like birds. Especially Penguins and Hornbills. You know why? Cos they're cute and colourful..and..they're monogamous. Yes. They only have one partner for life. And if that partner dies, they don't find another. Swans are monogamous too. =) So see? If birds can do it, why can't guys?

Then we walked around for awhile before heading home. It was a nice weather to walk in and the wind kept blowing her hijab. It was so cute and she was so beautiful. =) Truly, a walk to remember.

SO I sent her off and started walking back to the interchange to grab a bus home. Was pretty happy. Haha.

Then today, I sent her off to tuition. So another happy start.

I thank God profusely for giving me these times to spend with her because I find no better joy than seeing her face and her smile; smelling her fragrant scent; and hearing her wonderfully sweet voice. And in every experience, I am reminded of why I love her and how lucky I am to have her in my life. =)

Alrighteys then. Want a laugh? Go look at the traffic cameras of cars leaving Singapore into Johor. Haha. I thank God I'm not there. But I hope they catch him.

Hai..that's it for now. Busy weeks ahead. Term's coming to an end. 4 more weeks. Then many months of sedentary nothingness.

I miss your cute, button nose already.

I love you, Nur.