Where are you, kermit?

I've never been gladder that mine is a mobile job - I'm empowered to go 'downstairs' for a waffle or a hashbrown or some pappa roti, whatever takes my fancy, except that I'm usually not that hungry. Hehe. Shopping on the job(also known as 'market research') has the bad side effects of emptying my purse as well - I've seen so many nice clothes and lifestyle products in the last month that I've always wanted but never knew where to get. Well, now I know. Friends benefit too- will get little trinkets or clothes for them as well 'cuz I feel so guilty buying them for myself, especially when I don't really treasure them...Have this rule that I shan't buy any new clothes unless I've 'finished' wearing the ones I bought earlier. So far, two more tops to go - one from Debbie's wardrobe, and one from Manager, it doesn't fit her. And one skirt that's too sexy to be worn to church, and too flimsy to be worn in cold office... So I'm waiting for a wedding tea reception to show off my thighs. And some tops I've only worn once or twice. So no buying tops till maybe two months later. Hehe. This rule doesn't apply when I'm overseas though!! Thailand, here I come, 2 more weeks to go...Found Thomas' shop yesterday... He was in a bad mood so didn't really talk to me. His partner is really nice though. I bought a pewter keyring with 2 bling-blings from them...unfortunately at retail price... which to me is still quite a steal. Like it a lot... they have other nice items too, but they bring in such varied stuff ranging from teenage barang to more upmarket stuff... If I open a shop one day it will retail apparel and lifestyle products, I think that would be a really good combi and I give myself 2-3 years for this job. Who knows, I might leave even sooner!

And then call myself 'Director'.

And then lots of credit card companies will somehow manage to get access to my hotline. Always wondered how they headhunt potential clients.

So.

I was there helping Pastor C. to look for kermit. The frog. From the muppets. She can't look for it herself, she's having a bun in the oven and it will pop out next month. Preggers. Whoo! I never realised looking for kermit was so... tedious. But to a professional shopper like me, it's a piece of cake. (But next time I will place a 20% service charge...nahhhh.) Firstly, combing through the toyshops - Taka. Metro. OG... all sell boring toys. She already told me Toys R'Us do not have kermit. Who has kermit? Kermit was discontinued for a long time...since 1975 I'm told... Almost wanted to give up! Where are you, kermit? And I'm surely not going to the FarEast toyshops, definitely they'll jack up the price and I don't think she will pay that high for a plushie.

Well... found those retro toyshops(woah has ET, Ultraman, DonkeyKong, CareBears...) and demanded kermit. Uncle Joe's the owner. Said he has, in warehouse. Would look for it for me. Ta-dah! Plus I can 'byo' Thomas, everytime I hit that place. That kermit is really cute. Looks exactly like the TV version of him, with the long green spindly legs. That Thomas... I think he's shy and boyish looking although should be 10years (or more?) older than me...but really looks young leh...His skin is squeaky clean and glowing. Next time must ask him what brand of skincare he uses...Don't like his voice though, it's low and uncle-like...Lasttime he was so popular...wonder which of my friends still idolize him, I go and make them jealous, hahaha. It's good to have other agendas while on 'market research', I'm getting bored of the upmarket fashions in Singapore. More interesting, less gu niang clothes would be appreciated by me! What's the point for branded stuff if it's not unique... Plus the fact that I know they earn up to 10times!!! the price... Like a sheer cotton top. Cost $10 to make(Of course in huge quantities). The paperbag. Cost$1 at most. You pay: $129.90. For the aircon. Smarmy retail associates who think they are so high-class just 'cuz they work in a branded boutique. The A&P. The models' fees also come from you. Frankly, if my income bracket is higher I'd still buy cheap clothes and mix and match. Don't see any sense in paying hundreds for a top. Maybe jeans that last for years, or leather bag... but not a normal cotton sleeveless top. Even if I have the money, I'd still spend wisely. (After all I can carry cheap cheap tops and still look passably nice!) It's just not worth it.

So after 2 days... I've found Kermit. My company's shop is still renovating. Hope I'd still have time for myself and my two dearies after its' done.