Thursday, October 01, 2009

Cheering Up My Afternoon


Once I cleared my duties for this extra-curricular event, I decided not to go back to office and instead clear the mad accumulation of work at home. I would be more productive anyway.

The biggest reason, cold germs shouldn't be spread around in the office. But there're many meetings tomorrow, so I guess I might have to wear a mask.

I might as well enjoy this little quiet time of working from home. The team's entering the craziest months of the year. It's going to be a mad rush all the way till the end of the year. Wonder if we've bitten off more than we can chew. Now, I'm not certain if my earlier decision to take leave in December is wise because I'm effectively abandoning them and making others do my work.

I'm getting a headache looking through the spreadsheets of financial forecasts. UGH. Halfway through the emails and all this musing, the doorbell rang. There is magic in the air, I swear. A dessert angel was busy all morning and now, she delivers an apple pie to the door. It's piping hot- fresh out of the oven!!!

I can't believe what the eyes saw. A full round apple pie!!! Yay. I'm so thoroughly spoilt!

It's a private barter between the dessert angel and I. But yes, I accept your terms: pie = dress. Dammit. It's too easy to bribe me.

Emails can wait. Tea time! Mommy wanted a piece too. She merrily unwrapped the foil and brought out the cutter. Immediately, a slice of homebaked goodness was plonked on the table. Oooh. The crust has a touch of cheese in there. Lovely.

21 comments:

supercoati said...

See lah, now you make me crave for one! I WANT!!!!

imp said...

supercoati: do i see pie in your meal tonight somewhere? or tmrw at lunch? :D

tuti said...

dang, i'll settle for mcd pie then.

planetofsound said...

Can I has pie???

imp said...

tuti: that will do. warm is nice!

planetofsound: if you ate sharks' fin, you can't have pie. HA.

planetofsound said...

Sharks fin and pie are mutually exclusive!! No co-relation whatsoever!!

Jo said...

OH MY GOD!! I WANT!! I have never ever baked a pie.. and now I MUST LEARN!!!

Little Miss Snooze said...

wow, last night's cravings satisfied!

Carrie said...

get well soon! nothing like a warm apple pie and icecream :)

red fir said...

Awww... your dessert angel is so sweet!

Dawn said...

Bribe is such an ugly word. I prefer persuasion.

imp said...

planetofsound: same same. ain't no special privileges for you.

jomel: i'm sure you'll do a good one!

lms: totally satisfied!!

carrie: agreed! felt so much better already.

ice: she is! da best.

dawn: well. BRIBE it still is! HA.

kikare said...

can trade apple cake for a dress (or a bag)? the pie crust won't taste nice after flying over from scandinavia...

b.muse said...

Ooh looks so good!!

Hee what a sweet deal this is.. dessert angel's negotiating skills are definitely power! ;p

tuti said...

hope you're feeling way better today.

Jo said...

LOL Kikare!! now you made me think hard. What could I possibly cook/bake here to courier to the Imp (and still be edible when it reaches her) in exchange for a dress. heheheheh!!

imp said...

b.muse: she's good man.

tuti: much better yes! thanks!

kikare + jomel: i know you girls are going to gang up for something!

Dawn said...

I should clarify I'm not getting a dress - Impy is the one who has to dress up :)

wildgoose said...

take care, imp. hope u get well soon. your dessert angel is sweet. :)

imp said...

wildgoose: much better now, thanks! the dessert angel's da best!

imp said...

dawn: *stick out tongue at u*