The Error

I was with a friend at this hypermarket in our neighbourhood to duplicate a key. We were greeted with a sign that says the locksmith will be back in 15 minutes. So we decided to loiter around while waiting for him to return. We came back but the locksmith was still not there. After about a few seconds, a man hurriedly walked towards me and asked:

Man: Mr Wong?

Mate: *Nodding*(Thinking that he's asking me whether I'm looking for Mr. Wong, the locksmith.)

Man: *In a loud voice* I came all the way from Shah Alam because all these keys are not working!

Mate: Errr... I'm not Mr. Wong. I'm waiting for Mr. Wong. He'll be here in 15 minutes.*Pointing to the sign left on the counter*

Man: Ooo...you're not Mr. Wong. I thought you're Mr. Wong because you looked like him from the description given by my friend.

Mate:*Grinning*

Man: I'm so sorry, so sorry!

Mate: No, it's OK. No worries.

And Mr. Wong came into the scene at this moment.

Man: Ooo..that's Mr. Wong*Whispering* Eh, I tell you ah, you're much more handsome than him!

Mate: *Smiling with sparkles in my eyes*(Wakaka! Come on, I know you are ashamed of yourself because you've mistaken me for the locksmith but you don't have to go to that extend. Come ooooooon.)

While waiting for his keys to be fixed.

Man: You see this Mr. Wong ah, he's not really good at this. I have to give these keys to my children. One for my daughter and one for my son. I came all the way from Shah Alam to see him.

Mate: Yeah, he's fixing them now. You just forgive and forget.

Man: Wow, you really have a good heart. No wonder you didn't mad at me when I mistaken you for Mr. Wong. Other people sure have wallop me here!

Mate:*Grinning*(Wakaka! Do I look like a gangster? It's just a small mistake. Why would I want to wallop people? Wakaka! He's watching too much tv I guess.)

I wont go into details of our friendly and accidental conversation. Suffice it to say, that he asked for my background, work, nothing to brag really, but he even asked for the secret of my 'success' to share with her college daughter! Wakaka. Never thought that I'd really give an impression to a stranger!

The Roundup

I bet no one really care about my year-end review but I'm just going to do it anyway. It's an absolute roller coaster ride last year. Bollocks after bollocks. Albeit some boon along the way. Here's my quarterly-review of last year's predicaments - and attainments.

First Quarter

It went pretty well. Lots of partying and new activities indulged. I can say it's a hassle-free, smooth-riding period for me. But I shouldn't get carried away by all these temporary notions. It's not always silver lining.

Second Quarter

I was smacked with something that I had never thought would happened to me. It's something I'd rather not elaborate here but enough to say that my action has taken its toll on me. Its repercussion almost end me up in a body bag. Let it be a lesson for me to be careful and reserved in the future. But it's fun playing adversary once in a while. It brings out the worst in you. I learnt more about myself in return.

Third Quarter

I ventured into something that I refused before. I should have listened to people more instead of taking things on my own. I always want to do everything myself, my own way. It is during this period that I become wiser(at least that's what I thought) and benevolent to my surroundings. I no longer thumping my chest. Modesty begins to seep into my life. Good karma knocking on my door. Like everyone else, I stumbled at times but some good Samaritans offered their hands and made me stand up again. I thank God for His graciousness.

Fourth Quarter

It started off pretty sombre but slowly escalated into an exciting level. I got a job that I dreamt off. I got lots of new and interesting friends. Oh I even bonded some friendships with some of my blog readers. Never thought that this narcissistic blog will catch anyone's attention. The demise of a good friend a few days before new year also left some marks in my life. I begin to ponder whether I'd be given enough time to prepare before my turn. I begin to appreciate people more.