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The Surprise

Yesterday was a pretty normal day. Focused on the BULATS studying for my class. I got some brownie points when I presented the work that Jay had done for me (I had him write a few explainations about some of the TOEIC exam questions). Lucky that I know someone doing their Masters in English. Afterwards I went to talk about the payment situtation. I figured I had let it slip by long enough and I was well established in the company now so it was only proper that I cleared up the payment issues. United Oriental College needs me to attend a course about being an SBA co-ordinator (School Based Assessment). I spent most of yesterday evening out with my boss, Mr. PL Chou, and another co-worker Ah Ling looking for materials for BULATS. The end result is we did a whole lot of walking and found nothing.

Today I was suppose to meet Karen down at Landmark. Little did I know I was going to have a big surprise. I wasn't sure if it would be the same Karen that I met in Toronto. I went a little early, because when you're meeting a girl you shouldn't ever be late (thanks Alison), and made sure I knew where the meeting spot was. I had about half an hour to kill so I did a quick round in the store and ended up back at the water fountain (our meeting spot). There was a pair of Japanese guys next to me pouring over a map so I talked to them briefly and helped them out. Still I haven't seen anyone approach me who looked like a "Karen". I figured this must be a different Karen and started looking for someone who looks like she's looking to meet up with someone she's never met before (me). I spotted one likely candidate and approached her, asking her ever so politely if she happened to be Karen. The answer was no, so I was back sitting at the fountain waiting. Out of the blue Tiffany jumped out and surprised me. I was totally shocked. Rui I know you love my surprised and shocked expressions, it is too bad you missed this one. I couldn't believe it, all this time I was looking for someone whom I probably have never me before and Tiffany jumps out.

Apparently she had arrived a little late, and ended up circling around to a higher level. She had timed it so that I wouldn't notice her coming down to the fountain. It was a perfect surprise. I was delighted of course, and we ended up hanging out for the rest of the day. I took her over to APM and the factory outlets in the same area. We headed back to my place and dropped by a $10 store so that she could buy craft supplies. Then finished the evening over at the Macau Restaurant near Tai Koo Shing. Welcome to Hong Kong Tiffany!

Oh, she mentioned that she was interested in Kenneth Cole watches. Either this is a really strange coincidence or someone leaked out that I had picked her up a Kenneth Cole watch back when Alvin was originally suppose to return to Canada. Well, I hope it was just luck, then I won't be so worried that she's faking liking my present.

posted by Tempest7 @ 11:00