That Thing You Do!

I had a dream.

It happened while I was sleep-sitting (a variation of the common sleep-walking malady) in the office as per usual after lunchtime.

And then it felt like an invisible bolt of lightning struck me. Hard.
Dead center in my core.

I awoke with wonderment and a new dawn of understanding in my eyes:

FLIRTING IS AN ARTFORM

And you gotta approach with NO FEAR, balls-to-the-wall-style; totally oblivious of the outcome or consequences. Once you have that mindset ingrained deep in you; then it'll follow through in the way you emit your body language, throw your vocal tone, control your eye contact, and ultimately your inner-confidence.

I totally forgot what I was dreaming about previously.

Eager to test out this new-found wisdom, I shot out the following e-mail to my regular office peeps that I torment with daily fwds of juvenile jokes / funny TV ads / and the regular words of (supposed)wisdom:

Heyheyhey!

In this day and age where romance is dead and capitalism rules supreme;
does V-day even have any true meaning left?

In the end, it doesn't matter what you say, but HOW you say it.
U just gotta use a lil' bit more imagination, Einstein.
;-)

Nuff' said on that topic, now let's get on with the Coffee Break treats!
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Remember, EVERYTHING is NOT as they initially seem.
Stretch the boundaries of your imagination & you'll see the reality for what it actually is.

NiK!
---Imagination Run Wild---

Being V-day, the day where everyone unattached gets a lil' melancholic ( I got over that feeling after THAT Babboon incident in '93), soon enough there were a few smart ass quips in reply to the above e-mails. The following are two conversations I had using using the newly found wisdom of no-holds barred, balls-to-the-wall, don't-care-about-the-consequences, flirting:

Jas: happy valentine's day to you. any hot dates tonight?

NiK: TOO many proposals that I have a hard time choosing. Oh woe is the life of an investment banker by day/rockstar by night....

Was supposed to go watch PGL: The Musical tonight but my date bailed on me (and I forgot to *double book* during this night of nights). Oh well..there's always next time. And a Happy V-day to u too.

Jas: hahahaha. you're hilarious

NiK: I know! U should see the amount of chocs & flowers I received today.... let alone everyday of the week.

Jas: some of it are from me :-))

NiK: Including the 100-stalks of black roses from last week?? Careful Jasmine.... I might have to call the cops on u, girl.... *I think we have a stalker here folks!* (whispers loudly to the rest of the office)

Jas: yeah right

NiK: At any moment Jas.... How does it go again? 9-1-1 was it...or is it 9-9-1 ?

Jas: oohh... i'm getting scared..

NiK: You better be! However...I can be *pacified* easily... a box of chocs and a bouquet of flowers every day should do. Hhmmm...I wonder where I've heard that before...

Jas: don't think i'd do that anymore since my lame attempts in the past have incurred such wraths

NiK: Lame??? That's 'cos other men just aren't as *appreciative* like me-leh! Tmw's chocs & bouquets shipment are expected on my desk using internal mail by 9:00 AM on the dot. Don't be late, I'd hate to see u reported to the cops, Jas...

Jas: gee... what have i gotten myself into!!

NiK: Beats me... It's a sweet deal innit.
I get showered with gifts daily. You evade the cops. Everything's fine with this world. ;-)))
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Joy: Without LOVE --dayz are "sadday, moanday, tearsday, wasteday, thirstday, frightday & shattersday". So be in love everyday.... Have a Happy Valentine Week

NiK: Awww... That's SO sweet. Jom Kawin! Nadia just declined my proposal on one bended knee ;-p

Joy: Where's my rose n diamond ring?!

NiK: Aiyah ALL u ladies SO demanding wan! I finished my bonus buying matching Tiffany & Co. rings for all my 4 wives arready leh.... Pasar mlm ring can or not Joy, sayaaanng... 8-/

Joy: Sayanggg.... no money no honey. LOL. so how much is your bonus today bang? enough to get me a Cartier watch n diamond necklace or not? :-p

NiK: Minus expenses for my 4 wives, 2 mistress, 1 dog, & 1 cat... I dun think so. Let's kahwin lari in Siam! No need grand-grand like Shahrir-leh. cheap n fast. ;-p
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After a few more fun interchanges, I came to the conclusion that I've been holding back TOO MUCH in the past three months when it comes to HER.

*Sigh* Our conversations have even gotten to the point where it's mundane & boring; devoid of any imagination, fun, or playful banter. Even *wussy* most times!

So *my V-day resolution* is:
(do ppl even make any resolutions on V-day in the first place?)

Be less wussy when it comes to communication.
Use my imagination. Be playful. Indulge in banter.

Ultimately HAVE FUN again!

Disclaimer: NO women was hurt or taken advantage of in the telling of this tale... Okay maybe a few then...*sigh* A LOT.... i admit it....;-p