Tuesday, February 07, 2006
I Despise Prank Callers
Honestly, I do. Even more so when the prank callers are my friends.
Just a short while ago, I got a call. The caller on the other end asked if I, Irene Yap, lost my credit card. I said no, but the person asked if I was sure. I thought it was odd. The guy mentioned something about Playboy, and I immediately suspected a prank call. He also mentioned a friend with me or something. But I thought, nah, it might be something. Just in case, you know? So I checked, just in case, and sure, my credit card was tucked safely into my wallet. I said I have my card, but the guy said that he called up the bank, and maybe my friend took my card. My friend Colin Lam. That's when it hit me. It was definitely a prank call. I hardly see Colin, and actually, I don't even know Colin's surname. Also, I don't put my name Irene on my bank statement or on my card, so there was no way this person could know my name is Irene. Plus, I would never ever give a credit card to someone else. I recognised the voice to be Mashi's. So, I said, in my best vile voice, "You know what? I don't even put my name Irene on my card!" Then I hung up.
To be absolutely honest, my first reaction was to swear my head off. But my parents were around, and I didn't want to swear in front of them. In fact, I really hardly swear. I can bring myself to write the words more than to say the words.
Then, the phone rang again. This time, I let Dad pick up the call. It was John, who was probably with Mashi, since they hang out almost every day. I took the receiver, and turned the phone off. Ha, boy did I feel proud of myself! Sure, with a hands-free digital phone, hanging up isn't as fun as the old-fashioned phone slamming... but hey, I'm content with what I have.
Later, I got a text (sms for you Malaysians) from Mashi saying sorry, and asking me to call John's house. (See, John was with Mashi! Hehe.. otherwise, poor guy would wonder why I hung up on him) I ignored it. Then, I got a call from John on my mobile phone. I ended the call, and turned off my phone. About 10 minutes later, I turned my phone back on. Then, I got a text from Jackie, who was asked by Mashi to say sorry to me. She also kena prank call by Mashi. I replied, "Please tell Mashi in your best polite voice, to gofuck himself." I had a very cruel sort of satisfaction when I typed that. In hindsight, maybe I shouldn't have typed it. Jackie may have been offended.. but hopefully, she understands I don't swear often, and the venom wasn't directed towards her.
Honestly, how old are these guys? I mean, Mashi's turning 21 soon. Shouldn't he be more mature? I can forgive-and-forget when it's young kids, since they're childish and don't know better. But adults? Argh. They're the worst! Why do people think it's funny? Prank calls are plain offensive, and sometimes, cruel. I absolutely hate and despise prank callers. Childish people! I simply can't tolerate them, even though they're my friends.
I know I said I wouldn't ever compromise myself for others, and this principle should apply for other people too. But damn it! Being so freaking childish? When I say don't compromise myself, I mean I don't go degrading myself and succumb to peer pressure. I don't mean, I should be selfish and childish because I don't want to compromise myself. Those simply are two different things!
So for now, I'm pissed at Mashi and John. Why John too, you ask? Because he permitted Mashi to make prank calls. Not prank call (as in singular), but prank calls (as in plural)! If I see either of these guys tomorrow, I'm ignoring them. They may call me a prude or whatever, but honestly, I DESPISE prank callers! I have never made a prank call in my life, and the first time I got a prank call, the caller spouted out a string of insults that were so offensive and vile to me, that I nearly ended up in tears.
We'll see. If I'm in a forgiving mood, I might talk to them at dinner. Maybe.
Just a short while ago, I got a call. The caller on the other end asked if I, Irene Yap, lost my credit card. I said no, but the person asked if I was sure. I thought it was odd. The guy mentioned something about Playboy, and I immediately suspected a prank call. He also mentioned a friend with me or something. But I thought, nah, it might be something. Just in case, you know? So I checked, just in case, and sure, my credit card was tucked safely into my wallet. I said I have my card, but the guy said that he called up the bank, and maybe my friend took my card. My friend Colin Lam. That's when it hit me. It was definitely a prank call. I hardly see Colin, and actually, I don't even know Colin's surname. Also, I don't put my name Irene on my bank statement or on my card, so there was no way this person could know my name is Irene. Plus, I would never ever give a credit card to someone else. I recognised the voice to be Mashi's. So, I said, in my best vile voice, "You know what? I don't even put my name Irene on my card!" Then I hung up.
To be absolutely honest, my first reaction was to swear my head off. But my parents were around, and I didn't want to swear in front of them. In fact, I really hardly swear. I can bring myself to write the words more than to say the words.
Then, the phone rang again. This time, I let Dad pick up the call. It was John, who was probably with Mashi, since they hang out almost every day. I took the receiver, and turned the phone off. Ha, boy did I feel proud of myself! Sure, with a hands-free digital phone, hanging up isn't as fun as the old-fashioned phone slamming... but hey, I'm content with what I have.
Later, I got a text (sms for you Malaysians) from Mashi saying sorry, and asking me to call John's house. (See, John was with Mashi! Hehe.. otherwise, poor guy would wonder why I hung up on him) I ignored it. Then, I got a call from John on my mobile phone. I ended the call, and turned off my phone. About 10 minutes later, I turned my phone back on. Then, I got a text from Jackie, who was asked by Mashi to say sorry to me. She also kena prank call by Mashi. I replied, "Please tell Mashi in your best polite voice, to go
Honestly, how old are these guys? I mean, Mashi's turning 21 soon. Shouldn't he be more mature? I can forgive-and-forget when it's young kids, since they're childish and don't know better. But adults? Argh. They're the worst! Why do people think it's funny? Prank calls are plain offensive, and sometimes, cruel. I absolutely hate and despise prank callers. Childish people! I simply can't tolerate them, even though they're my friends.
I know I said I wouldn't ever compromise myself for others, and this principle should apply for other people too. But damn it! Being so freaking childish? When I say don't compromise myself, I mean I don't go degrading myself and succumb to peer pressure. I don't mean, I should be selfish and childish because I don't want to compromise myself. Those simply are two different things!
So for now, I'm pissed at Mashi and John. Why John too, you ask? Because he permitted Mashi to make prank calls. Not prank call (as in singular), but prank calls (as in plural)! If I see either of these guys tomorrow, I'm ignoring them. They may call me a prude or whatever, but honestly, I DESPISE prank callers! I have never made a prank call in my life, and the first time I got a prank call, the caller spouted out a string of insults that were so offensive and vile to me, that I nearly ended up in tears.
We'll see. If I'm in a forgiving mood, I might talk to them at dinner. Maybe.
i know that i have loved you ... at 10:23 PM
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