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Day: 183(Wednesday, 19th June 2002)
Status: Week # 3
Days without PS2: 2 day(s)
Days without Cube: 10 day(s)
Listening to: Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
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Window shopping is Evil with a capital "E". It's even worse when you can't afford it. It tempts you like the devil. I almost loss the battle. Almost couldn't resist the temptation.

I decided to go out to get my socks earlier this afternoon. I've decided that I don't have enough socks for work. I stopped at Maccas for lunch. Wil ( another Wil, spelt with one "L" ) saw me, recognized me, greeted me. I did the same. Had lunch. Then after that, stopped by Bob Stewart ( a store that sells clothes ). I was checking out the socks. Most of the socks there seem to be branded. "Pussyfoot", anyone? Basically, I thought that I didn't need such expensive socks. $ 10 a pair. Well, the truth is, I don't think I can afford that expensive socks. I was looking for some 3-pack socks or something but they don't sell any. I decided to have a leisurely look around the store. No one came up to me to ask if I needed any assistance. That's good, don't like to feel pressured.

Had a look at some leather shoes. I was just planning ahead, checking out the prices in case I really need to replace my current pair. Saw this really huge pair of of Dr. Martens which was $ 189.95! These shoes can really give a good ass kicking if there was ever a need. The way I see it, if I do get it, I could use it for work as well as for casual wear. I think it would be $ 189.95 well spent. Most of my shoes last me years. Anyway, that was Mistake # 1.

Walked on over next door to Oarsome Jeans, a place that sells urm... jeans and other denim and clothing more for the young adults/late teens. Bob Stewart was more for working adults with jackets and blazers, suits etc. I saw a few pair of Levi's jeans. Very tempting. Mistake # 2. The sales lady asked me if I was alright. I said I was just looking, they have the loose and super loose jeans there. OK, I know where to look the next time if I need to get a pair. Wonder if they'll sell out? After browsing around abit, I left for Safeway.

Had to get some groceries. Managed to get my 3-pack socks for about $ 10. Now this is more affordable. Got some stuff for my weekly groceries then I was out of there. It was quite cold. Winter's here I suppose. Walked past Oarsome Jeans again. Then, I stopped. I wanted to turn around and go back into the store. Was *thisclose* to going in and trying on the pair of jeans. It was like a tug-of-war with myself. I was standing outside the Bob Stewart window for about 5 minutes, deciding if I should go in and try the jeans. What if I try it and I want to buy it? What if there's a sale later on? I was worried I might regret my purchase. It's not like I really needed another pair of jeans. However, I think my wardrobe can use a few additions.

5 minutes later, I fought off the demons and proceeded on home. I've triumphed. I resisted the temptation to make an impulse purchase. I normally lose battles like these. The "Dark Side" has lost today. But I know, they want me. They will try their hardest to make me succumb. One day, I'll go past that store again and the "Dark Side" will tempt me to enter again. I'll take it a day at a time then.

Tony called me about 30 mins to an hour ago. I actually heard a girl shouting " Hi Roy! " in the background. It turned out it was Justine, the shift manager. Asked me if I could go to work earlier tomorrow. Everything is fine with me. I was expecting more shifts. Not the case it seems. I also found out why I only have 1 shift next week. It's because they are sending a guy from the Kew Branch over to Hawthorn. I saw him the other day and overheard Shannon or Tony ask him if he was getting a feel of the place. I saw this guy today, always thought he was Indonesian or something because he had dark skin. Long hair, up to the middle of his back I suppose. Today, he served me, saw that his name tag said " O' Neal ". So this is going to be my new colleague at Hawthorn? It's actually because of him that next week's roster is "shitty", according to Tony. He's a full time staff and Shannon had to someone make time for him. Tony said he talked to Maccas Kew about giving me some extra shifts or transferring me over to Kew as a full timer since O'Neal was coming to Hawthorn. Will just have to see how things work out later on. Tony promised that he'll try to work something out.

Oh no, I just realised that if I was transferred to Kew, I won't get to see Georgia anymore! Horror of horrors Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

Noticed that the work atmosphere is kinda casual. For example the language used at times. Just that conversation with Tony earlier, he said " next week's roster is fucked " and " the shifts are shitty for next week ". Hrm, not that I mind. It's just something I noticed.

I've still yet to watch the RAW that I taped last night. Maybe later. Wanted to watch it when I woke up this morning but I somehow went back to sleep.

I also received a call earlier from some Real Estate Agent. I actually registered sometime ago for more information about the Riverside Apartments that are under construction in the city. I didn't expect that they would personally give me a call to ask if I was still interested to purchase a unit. I guess they're trying to get more buyers. Read in the papers that the real estate boom is at the end of its 12 year cycle or something. Property prices are going down, real estate agents are trying to woo people by offering freebies when they sign contracts for lease. Who needs X cups of free coffee when you rent a place anyway?! Looks like they'll try to do anything to get more people. Basically, what I read is that there are too many empty units and not enough people renting. So the simple rule of economics goes like this:

High Supply + Low Demand = Lower Prices

I asked the lady if there was a launch for the unit or something and she said that it won't be for another 3 - 4 months. She asked me if I was interested in purchasing a unit. I said I signed up just mainly out of interest. Of course I won't be able to afford a unit now, but she doesn't know that. She just seemed so determine to answer "yes" to her question. Sorry lady, call me when I have more money. :þ

OK, enough for today I guess. Nothing really much of interest left to write about.

Oh yes, there is. I have this mother of a pimple on my left cheek. I am so tempted to squeeze it. Yuck. Why am I telling you this? It just looks hideous and it hurts dammit. And I have to go to work tomorrow. * Sighs *. Thank god Georgia won't be around to see it! :þ