Shop Till You Drop...Literally

I went to change my IC to MyKad yesterday. Since my turn will only be in the afternoon, I decided to go shopping. But it's only 8.40 so I doubt there's any shopping complex that is already opened. I went to Telekom to finally register for my Streamyx and reported that my phone has got no dial tone since the previous day. No sound whatsoever. Tried calling 1050 from my handphone but keep getting Network Busy message. As for the Streamyx, I'm in no hurry to register because there is none available at my area yet. Since I've to wait for 8 months before I finally get a phone, I don't have a very high expectation with the Streamyx application. But I have the time, so off to Kedai Telekom I go. Oh they've change name by the way. It's called TM Point now.

I completed everything I've to do by about 9.30. I'm sure the shopping complex is still not opened yet but decided to go to a place nearest to the TM Point and read newspaper in the car hahaha... So semangat to go shopping. I've never waited for a shopping complex to open before. A few cleaners look curiously at the person sitting in the car reading newspaper but decided to ignore them. They finally opened the lights and doors at 10 but I don't feel like going in yet. It would show how eager I was to shop so decided to let few minutes pass while continue reading the newspaper. Finally, decided to go in at about 10.20 after seeing few people going in. I'm not sure whether they work there or come to shop but when I saw a lady with a baby, I decided it's time to shop.

Wahhh... quite a lot of people already. I thought I'll be among the first 10 shoppers there. I went to have my breakfast at the food court to make sure I have enough energy to shop later. Not crowded, the place looks very nice and cozy. There are only two other people having breakfast there. After fueling, it's time to shop till I drop. To who ever still remember I've said I don't like shopping, you should see me yesterday. I can't remember how many times I went to the fitting room, trying on numerous blouses, jackets, pants and skirt. Who said shopping is easy? I wouldn't do it if I don't have to. OK OK... nobody is pointing a gun at my head to shop but I really have to update my wardrobe for the new job, remember?

There is the issue of me putting on weight, rendering many clothes too tight to wear. There is also the issue of me not really like to shop and has been quite informal at the office. Many of the clothes I wear can start going to Standard One now if they have to go to school. Most of the pants and skirts are bought when I started working. The blouses are relatively new but not suitable for a formal office setting. So a shopping I have to go. It was tiring. I felt like someone from 'What Not To Wear' program. Except this time, the money is mine. No one to give RM2000 for me to spent.


Look at the not so sensible shoes...
Combining what I bought yesterday with previous day after work (final day at old office) and the previous weekend, I ended up with 3 pair of shoes, 2 pants, 2 jacket, 2 blouses, 1 baju kurung, 3 tudung and no more money in the purse and bank. Not to mention, aching body and feet. It took so much effort for me to wait for my turn at the JPN office. My worry is whether the photo in my MyKad will show how tired and worn out I look. If if turned out ugly, I'll have a reason to tell people next time hehe... I went back to my apartment for a short rest. It's Friday so decided to go to the night market to buy dinner and have a look around. I'm beat, there's no way I can whipped up something for dinner and I didn't take lunch so I better not have Maggi as dinner.

When I reached home again, I don't feel like I have any more energy to move. So this is what 'shop till you drop' felt like. I lie down for a while, take a warm shower and lie down again. Take my dinner and massage my feet. Oh heaven it felt so good but my hands got tired and can't massage anymore. I thought I wanted to shop again today but decided against it. My body can't take the torture anymore. I'm down with a flu today. Could be due to lack of water or can't stand the grueling torture of shopping yesterday. So I only lazed around at home today but will go to my mom's place in the evening. I still have 1 or 2 more items to buy but we'll have to see if I'm up to it tomorrow after coming back from my mom's place.

Note: My phone line is OK by afternoon today. Good job Telekom.