Friday, June 19, 2009

Malicious Behaviour

A gossip, taken too far OR an over-reaction? You decide.

A colleague (let's call her C1) was having lunch with her hubby in the college cafe & 2 other colleagues (let's call them C2 & C3) decided that it may be funny to start a gossip. C2 & C3 informed a new member of staff (let's call her 'Newbie') that C1 is having lunch with her boyfriend. A harmless statement, wouldn't you say?

However, you should know that Newbie used to go to school with C1. Newbie also goes to the same church as C1 & has knowledge of C1's marriage, but does not know to whom. Newbie then told another person and this other person told C1, who flipped.

C1 got upset, huffed & puffed, and explained herself to Newbie. She also gave a piece of her mind to C2 & C3. The intent of the pair (C2 & C3) or the purpose of their actions, is anyone's guess.

There's a point when a joke ceases to be funny, and I would think this is one of those moments.

Monday, June 08, 2009

Rescue Mission

On our way back from buying nasi lemak yesterday, we heard a tiny "meow"-ing in a monsoon drain. Usually I would have taken my car to go but today we decided to support the environment by walking. Eldest son went into the drain almost immediately upon seeing the seemingly lost kitten, its mother nowhere to be found.

We took the kitten back, gave it some milk & practically went from one place to another, asking people whether they want an extra (small) mouth to feed. First option: our (plant) nursery owner who has at least 20 cats with him- he refused, since it's too small & he would have to move his cats out soon once the hall they occupy is completed. Second option: foodstalls- we decided against it since kitten probably can't fend for herself yet. Third option: security guard- we had to go to several security posts before one accepted. We found a cat lover, finally! He has some cat food on hand, with a resident (teenage) cat to boot.

Once we're home, hubby asked how our day went. I would say it went pretty well, actually.