I went to work this morning on a 4-wheeled public transportation only to find an elderly man grumbling to his cellphone with his east-indonesian accent. Can’t help my curiosity, i decided to spill it out since there were only two of us.

Me : what is it doing, sir?

Man : my phone doesnt work. it’s not calling.

Me : did anything happen before it quit working

Man : no, it just quit. the matter of fact, i just bought it yesterday.

Me : owh… what if im doing a test call? can i call ur phone, sir?

Man : yeah.. it rings. it just wont call

Me : if it takes calls, it should send calls as well

(then i call his cellphone and it works)

Man : Well, it doesnt call out, i told u.

(at this point, i called my number with his and it works. i show him my ringing phone)

Me : sir, it seems like ur phone is working. it’s calling my phone now

Man : no, it doesnt. try this number

(then he gave me a paper with some numbers written on it)

Me : so, it’s only not working when u call this number?

Man : Yes

Me : so there must be a problem with that person’s phone

Man : it can not be. this number was written by the person himself. it can not be wrong.

(i call the number and hear an electric signal)

Me : *holding back laughter* Sir, it’s a fax number…

I was going to write about how stressed and frustrated I am. But in light of recent sobering news i got from my friend this morning — that she lost her job 3 months ago and how difficult the situation to get the new job yet — I’m just going to say that I need to do less whining about my petty problems and more praying for others.

Oh, btw, this is my new post on this year. hmm…

How are you? Do you read blogs? I hope you do.

I would like you to surprise me this year. I’ll admit sometimes i’ve been naughty (well then, im sorry) and for sure i might not be on the Nice List. It’s very difficult to behave angelic these days, but there was also times when i’ve done good things. I hope it counts and u’re not mad at me and will consider my wish. I was wondering if u can do ur magic and make me meeting Valentino Rossi in person and then he would like to take me on his M1 on celebration lap when he won the race…. or… how about his autobiography complete with his sign? or… one nite date with Andrea Pirlo….. OK. Im just joking. Im sure, im not alone to ask such things. But since i know the fact that it’s all out of your control, maybe i should ask for things that is more logical.

So.. here’s what i want for Christmas:

• a miraculous cure for my father’s digestive malfunction
• an electric wheelchair for my grandma
• a laptop
  my old desktop takes ages to start and i think it’s too old
• unlimited airticket
  so i can go everywhere i want when i want it
• a high speed new camera digital
  my old one is broken
• Turn me to when i was 16 years old
  when i was completely fine with abilities to do many things
• get as best internet connection as possible
  that way, i wont be gone mad everytime i browse the internet
• a shorter work time
• the president to bring down the price of gas
• AC Milan beat Intermilan and win the scudetto this season

all in all

• i want a better job and higher salary

There you have it, Satan… uppff I mean Santa - I hope we have an understanding this time around.

I know, the chance of getting those things are zero, but no harm in dreaming.

Love,

Desska

P.S: I actually don’t believe in you :p? But I do hope you prove me wrong