Sam Tam Ramblings: Valentine's Day 2009

This year, 14th Feb is significant for a number of my colleagues.

Early in the morning, soon-to-be mama Miji (Yoke to my Indian team) was late to work as her route to work was disrupted by the cycle race - Tour D'Langkawi. As a result, a bunch of flowers came in for her before she reached the office.

It was from her husband. Ian decided to hide the flowers. So when Miji arrived, all she saw was an empty desk. The jig was almost up as TOC, 2 cubicles away was not aware the flowers were hidden. She called Miji and asked her if she liked the flowers and how she felt. Having just endured a bad traffic jam, Auntie Miji could not make head or tails of what TOC was saying. When she turned around, a bunch of us were surrounding her with cameras on hand.

What in the world was going on??

When the flowers were brought out for her, you could see that she had mixed emotions.

Next one up was TOC.Her beau (lovingly referred to as Old Coconut in Cantonese) was in Shanghai for technical training. That did not stop him from asking Elaine to get the "ONE who completes him" a bouquet for Valentine Day. Elaine asked me if I could help her get to a florist. I suggested we look at the ones near the office first.

Eventually, we decided on a bouquet of roses with a bear.

Fresh flowers die out eventually, so having the bear means that there would be a keepsake after the flowers were withered. The card was signed - secret admirer. TOC nagged everyone to tell her who was the sender. She just could not believe that her old coconut could be so romantic!!. In the end the story had spread to Shanghai and then back to Malaysia and probably to Singapore too. The jig was up and I guess the old coconut admitted to the deed

Ian was also preparing something for his new romance. This was their first Valentine that they would be celebrating and he was meticulous in preparing the whole event. As a result, I am not allowed to post this blog until Saturday or Sunday. Sen was known to surf my blog occasionally.

Ian started with this pot of African Violet. He had accidentally left his wallet nearby and I suggested that maybe he should give it with the wallet (big grin on my face).

He went one better and placed his credit cards on the plant and cash around the pot.

All the girls in the office agreed that that would be the best gift to receive!!! Word has it that the 2 lovebirds will spend V day in the Japanese restaurant in Bukit Tinggi. Sen, such love and dedication from Ian - say YES to him when the time comes.

The evening ended with Elaine, TOC, James N, Nick T and myself going to dinner at Marche.