Critical Reading?

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Nah, it’s critical buying. Bought a book at Popular Bookstore the other day. Cost me rm32.90 - 15% (you calculate it, yourself) :) I actually saw this book and a few others at MPH before but I did not think of buying it, I was a little broke. Too bad that I cannot start reading it yet, time does not allow me to do so. How sad.

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More books I want to buy. How environmental unfriendly I am. Save trees! But I can’t help it if I don’t read books! I’m going nuts! Haha! Chiaoz ;)

Courteous Attendant, Botherless Children

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How do you pronounce the word “cour·te·ous”? /ˈkɜrtiəs/- [kur-tee-uhs] The apostrophe and the bold word signify stress on that syllable, which means we tend to utter the word with a louder and longer tone. So, what is courteous, anyway? In dictionary.com, it is an adjective that brings the meaning of having or showing good manners; polite. Now, why do I want to talk about this value?

This is why. I saw a worker from the King’s Confectionery, basically it’s a bakery shop whom delighted me with his courtesy towards the elderly. He helped an old lady (perhaps in her 70’s) to walk from the shop to a black Toyota Vios after purchasing breads there. This is the first time I see such a situation. Too bad that I do not have any camera to capture that moment.

What is running in my mind is that, why did the old lady went into the shop on her own in the first place? I even saw some people in the car! I guess those are her children! None of them can buy the breads on behalf of her or at least accompany her! Knowing that she needs assistance in walking. Sigh.

Anyway, time to continue with my work. Chiaoz ;)

Brilliant Technician

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Well, I bought a printer, Canon Pixma IP3300 last two weeks from one of the shop in Digital Mall nearby. My previous printer died when I didn’t feed enough of paper. The paper feeder just couldn’t work anymore. It’s kinda old though, a printer my eldest sister passed down to me. So, that urged me to get a new machine. I got one and it was working smoothly until I found there’s something faulty with it.

See, there’s four ink tanks in it, be it black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Apparently the cyan tank wasn’t showing any sign of it being detected by the printer head. There’s light for each tank which is to indicate whether the tank is properly fixed or to show error. I carried the machine back to Digital Mall the day I found the fault itself (should be on a Wednesday) and in the end I took it back because the guy said that I need to bring it to their so-called “concept store” in Midvalley Megamall. They can’t fix because they’re just dealers. Fine.

A bright opportunity came up when my coursemates are looking forward to watching Transformers at Midvalley. I thought that could be a nice one, so I hopped along. Ms. Boon found a nice parking and the first step into the shopping mall and there it is “Canon Lifestyle Concept Store” with its huge bright red wording. I rushed into the shop, hoping that they can get it done there and then. But the idiot told me that there’s 2 options for me to choose. (1) leave my printer there - they fix - I get it back in 3-4 weeks time, (2) call Customer Service Center. I, of course chose the 2nd one. I carried my printer back to the car and began sight-seeing.

Anyway, I just called the Customer Service’s line after school today. A lady attended to me and explained to me the details and will see how or what will be done later in the day. She needs to ask the technician whether he/she can come to fix. A while later, my phone rang. It was the technician. Typical Chi-Ed English =) I’m not insulting. Just that I’m analysing what was he talking about. After all, I’m doing BA in English!

So, he came and he took a look at my printer. He must be thinking that it could’ve been a slight problem, cos men (generally) would look down at women since they are too delicate to handle technical things. Well, it’s just an assumption. Do not get offended. He acted as if he’s gonna fix it right. He checked and he made a call, “Her printer is not detecting the Cyan’s ink tank, could it be the print head that’s giving problem?” It’s printer head, not print head. Working in a world of English words and couldn’t get the right term? Shameful. Moron.

I told him that the printer is still new. I printed at most, 20+ pages. Then, he said he has to take it back to the shop and figure out what can be done. He even said that he only need 2-3 days time. I hope he will keep his words. He took out a book of report vouchers and issued me a piece of it. He took so long to think of a correct phrase to write out the remarks. I doubt his profession.

What bothers me a lot is that, at the first place, the guy in Digital Mall should have told me that I can call the Customer Service Center. I could’ve get my printer fixed much earlier. I’m the customer, they made me travel here and there, I felt stupid. It’s so obvious that the problem is something got to do with the printer head. Can’t they just change it with another printer head? No spare parts? At least, problems can be identified even faster. Time is precious man.

Gosh. That technician guy did something stupid too though. Will you ever take the cartridge out and start to swing it? Just to see if the ink is still “not dried up” yet. Here’s the consequence of him doing a wonderful check-up on the cartridge. Fuken moron.

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I’m so glad that he gave me a present before he left. How nice. I didn’t notice it because the stain was hidden where it’s covered by my table. Sigh. I’ve met too many of these people. They need to learn the subject “Living Skill @ Kemahiran Hidup” in school again, seriously. I’m off now. Chiaoz ;)

Ooh, one more, one more

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Dr. Carmen! The best lecturer of all. I’m biased. So what? Haha. She contributes another number in the same-birthday-people list. How cool could that be! I’ve been searching for the same-birthday-people ever since I was a kid (in primary school, I think, I could only think properly that time, right?). All I could find was the either a day earlier or a day later. I told myself that I’ll be meeting these peeps of the same birth date soon enough. Pretty sure it is. Got to secondary school and same thing happened. I found even more people having their birthdays before and after my birthday. I didn’t put away my hopes or just give up searching. And I continue my hunt. I think I’ve said this before. I found one Malaccan guy, same course as I am, same birthday as I am! Hah! What a coincidence! Lately, we celebrated our birthdays together, as what I’ve blogged about yesterday. Well, he even told me that he has got a twin brother! See what I’ve meant? :D Anyway, Shan updated me with the latest news which is; someone else is sharing the same birthday with us. It’s Dr. Carmen! What can I say more? I’m just too happy to know I’m sharing my birthday with 1 course mate and 1 lecturer. I feel special! Anyone want to contribute? Haha! I think I should stop blogging for the time being. I’m so out of time to finish up my assignments and stuffs. See this.

List of Work!

Haha. I’m off now! Chiaoz ;)

Birthday Bash at School

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Well well well… The birthday song had been sung the moment I stepped in the classroom for Semantics class this morning. I was shocked and touched at the same time. Fellow coursemates are so sweet. Love you guys! They sang the song continuously for the second time when Mr. Sue hopped into the classroom (that’s when I sat down on my chair). Our lecturer, Mr. Selva joined the fun of singing with the rest of our coursemates too. We felt special. Haha.

The funniest thing happened to me was that I’ve been a dreamy during the lecture. I was nowhere at times. Can hardly concentrate because there’s too much to think in the little brain of mine. A little stress is running in my veins too though. Mr. Selva asked me some questions and I was lost to answer him and just told him I was too excited cause it’s my birthday. What a lame excuse that is! *lol*

Anyway, after class, Kah Joon gave me a present, a pink shirt! *heee* I’m so into pink nowadays! *lols* Well, it’s a gift from them all (Michelle, Kah Joon, Jiau Chee, Amy Chin, Ching Han, Yvon, Shan, Anthony and little Viv). You guys are too nice. Thanks alot =)

They really made me happy, I was even happier after Semantics tutorial class. Lecture’s boring I think. Plus I was dreaming. I had mood swing. Weird, ain’t it? I’ve been acting like a weirdo nowadays, that’s what I’ve noticed. Well, ignore me. Haha. But then again, I’m back to happy mode now. I’m going nuts. Haha.

This is my presents. Hehe. Thanks to my fellow friends for the contribution! Haha!

 

Presents

Heee. It’s a necklace and a pink Puma blouse. Nice nice. Well, let’s see what’s next. Friends gathered at Kemaman Kopitiam (just some where nearby the house I’m staying) and celebrated our birthdays again. We’re a buncha crazy fellas. Just look at these pictures and you’ll know.

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Well, that’s about it for the day. I’m so happy, just so you know =) Things are still still going on as it used to be. I’m happy! I’m going crazy soon! *Waaaaa* Laffiuu! Chiaoz ;)

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