I Have Gone Bonkers Again But Happy Deepavali Anyway

Hello. To my Hindu friends, here's wishing all of you a very Happy Deepavali. May you have a blessed celebration with your family and friends. And here I am. Bonkers. Again.

As you may or may not know, I suffer from depression. It is something that never really goes away. It comes back to haunt me from time to time. 

Just as Deepavali is triumph of good over evil, I need triumph of positives over negatives. Right now at the office,  whenever I hear the word tax computation, I instantly grow mad.

The very word tax computation, triggers a surge of free radicals through my system and my blood pressure goes ding! ding! ding! DONG!!! (if you think this post is a bit siau-siau, apologies)

So. I had to time out from work. You know, my sanity is just as important to me as it is to my clients and the management. Can you imagine being serviced by a lunatic?

Instead of going to Tanjong Rambutan, I went to 1-Utama wahahahaha!!!! Shopping baybeh!! And let me share with you what I did. No, no, I didn't do anything crazy because I haven't reached that level yet.

I spotted some nice Deepavali decorations. I thought these hanging garlands were rather pretty.

And then there is this peacock.

And then I spotted my dream birthday present.

Now who was it who has a Pandora charm bracelet in her possession? Ah! Kris!

Let's take a closer look.

Lahling, if you are reading this, take note yah? (up there, the one on the left with pink baubles).

Another set of beauties. After peering at the prices, I quickly walked away. It's better for me to save my gaji for my retirement.

I was craving for coffee and cakes but I dare not walk in here because from the name alone, you know this is posh and not in my league.

So instead I went to Menya Musashi for a satisfying bowl of ramen. Then I walked some more to burn off the ramen.

I noted many shops have closed down and some of the space like the one formerly occupied by Tim Ho Wan is still vacant. Even the cafe opposite closed down as well. Bad times, eh?

Then I discovered this.

If I am not wrong, this is where Shogun used to be. So I walked in and discovered a happy place.

How could this not put a smile on my face? 

And these too.

Auwww...anak kucing! So many cute things here I tell you. 

Don't ask me how much these things cost because I did not look at the price. 

I thought these scatter cushions were rather cute.

I was tempted of course, but no. Retirement fund, remember?

Ooohhhh...crockery! Another weakness of mine. Look only, no touch.

Pressies! Just boxes I suppose.

I love these artificial plants. So pretty but these things collect dust. Betul tak?

Could be good to brighten up the house with these lovelies, dust notwithstanding.

Then I spotted some cute bags.

I know Hainom and her girls would love these.

I must have walked for hours that day. It's good exercise, it made me happy and I am in a better mood. I should do this more often.