No, I'm NOT Getting Married!

Life is hectic since I started working for this new shopping network. I can't remember the last time I had a day off. It seems like I'm always in the office or in front of camera.

Each show is two hours long and I introduce 3 to 4 different products. Usually the product supplier will come on the show and it makes my job a little easier as to introduce the item on TV. It's not as fun if the supplier is not willing to join me (no conversation at all!) and it's so dry just hearing me babbling about how good it is and why you should buy it.

One good thing about my work is that I get to play with all sorts of different products. I've sold scooters, bicycles (even though I don't know how to ride them!), radar detector, treadmills, stationary bikes, munchies (plenty of food to take home!), Chinese tea gift set, dumpling gift set, fish oil, cosmetic whitening products, basic skincare kit, ultrasonic toothbrush, kid's toy cars (the kind that children can ride on), massage chairs, down comforter, mattress (yes, unbelievable!) and the list goes on.

Last week I sold the professional portrait package. Before going on TV, I had a chance to experience it myself. And here's the result!

My Very First Time in Bridal Wear!

Season's Greetings!

Recently work has consumed all my time. I'm lagging on Email replies and phone calls. Sometimes I wake up in the morning and I think to myself, "What day is it today?"

However, work is no excuse. I should learn to manage my time better. I miss spending time with my friends. All the dining and wining (and whining too) makes life interesting and certainly a lot more fun! Most important of all, I miss having the freedom to do whatever I want when I'm in the mood.

Nowadays I only get to have lunch with my colleagues or go for a quick bite with the crew after my late shift is over. A few times some of us from work went out for drinks. That was quite fun. You get to see how people really are when they let their guard down, especially after a few shots of Whisky!

This holiday season I will be working everyday 'till January 2nd. I would like to take this opportunity to send my best wishes to all my lovely friends, especially those of you living in the States. You must understand my deep 'sorrow' for missing out on all the great after-holiday sales. I wish I could be there with you. Instead, I'll be selling on home shopping network!

Merry X'mas to ALL!

A Belated Closure

On the day of my 31st birthday (this past November 1st), I received an Email from my ex-boyfriend JC who has always kept in touch with me. We broke up in December 2001 just before Christmas. The Email says:

Hey, sorry for not writing back in a while. Something REALLY BIG had come up. It's difficult to explain, and it's difficult to deal with. Regardless, I'd better bite it and deal with it. I had promised my girlfriend today that I wouldn't write or contact you anymore. It's a part of a plea bargain, and it's something I have to do.

Please understand. I imagine that she would also Email you to tell you about the above . . Marking her territory or just to make sure you know what's up. If you get email from her, please reply and let her know that I had Emailed you, it was the last mail, and I won't be writing or calling you anymore. This would greatly help me out in dealing with the situation. Thanks & best of luck with your new job :)

Isn't this messed up or what?! Sure, I understand. I'm a bargaining chip in JC's relationship. I don't need to be involved in melodrama or other people's business on my birthday! This makes me wonder if it was a total mistake to be friends with him after we split up. I'm quite upset with the fact that he had the nerve to ask me to reply to his girlfriend as a confirmation that our friendship will no longer exist. Why should I help him out when I'm not even considered a friend?!

When my best friend Jesse came to visit me about a month ago, I told him about this screw-up Email.

Jesse says, "I don't know why you even bother being friends with him after what he did to you. Did you pity him? I despise him. You should never waste your time on someone like him!"

The truth is that I did pity him. He seems so unhappy with his relationship and our friendship has a cheering effect on him. However, I am not so sure if I know him anymore after this Email.

Good luck to JC! I'm gonna have to write him off. I expected a closure three years ago and now I finally got it! There are people on earth who just don't deserve my TLC and sincere friendship.

My other ex-boyfriends don't seem to have issues with their friendship with me. Therefore, I know that this is entirely JC's problem, not mine!

To Cook or Not To Cook

Last Sunday I decided to have brunch at a vegetarian buffet restaurant. I had just finished getting a two-hour facial. My face was glowing!

A grandmother along with two teenage boys sat at the table next to me. She was friendly and tried to make a small talk while her grandsons were busy with chow.

Granny: You're beautiful!

Me (feeling quite pretty! That facial was worth every dime!): Thank you!

Granny: Are you married?

Me (feeling embarrassed): Uh...No...I wish...

Granny: You're kidding?!?! That's okay. It's not a good idea to get married at a young age anyway.

Me (feeling confused): Hmmm, I'm not that young. I just turned 31 last month.

Granny: That is YOUNG! I can tell that you must come from a good family by looking at you.

Me (feeling slightly proud! My folks have done a good job!): Thanks. My parents will be happy to hear that.

Granny: I bet that there are a lot of suitors after you!

Me (feeling small): No...I have ZERO suitor.

Granny: You must have a high standard then. Men probably think that they are not good enough for you.

Me (feeling a little offensive): WHAT?! It's not that. I wonder if that has anything to do with the fact that I DO NOT COOK! I hear that the key to a man 's heart is to conquer his appetite.

Granny: No No No. I'm 75 this year and I have been married for 50 years. I don't cook either!

Me (feeling lost for words): Okay...


(L to R) Vincent, Me & Arthur
I have four designated "husbands" at work. This photo features #1 (Arthur) and #2 (Vincent). It is a habit of mine to name at least "one husband at work"; it makes going to work more fun & interesting!

Former husband at work (from my days at the radio station)