Rain, Rain… Breakfast First!
It was Sunday morning, and I was halfway to the office when the sky suddenly opened up and it started raining cats and dogs!
Luckily, I was near Elias Mall in Pasir Ris, where McDonald's came to my rescue!
Now, I'm not exactly a fast-food fan. Give me a proper plate of rice any day! And long queues? No, thank you!
But at six in the morning, with the rain pouring outside, beggars couldn't be choosers!
Aunty: Aiyoh! Rain so heavily! How to get to work?!
Rain: Sunday leh! You're supposed to be sleeping!
Tummy: Never mind work first! BREAKFAST!
Aunty: Okay lah! McDonald's it is!
So I decided to try the new Mushroom Breakfast Platter. A little sinful, perhaps, but since I hadn't eaten dinner the night before… surely I deserved a proper breakfast!
Rain, Rain, Go Away!
Aunty: OI! Why must you rain so heavily when I'm going to work?!
Rain: Sunday leh! You're supposed to be sleeping!
Aunty: Tell that to my office lah!
Rain: Never mind! I give you an excuse to have breakfast first!
Tummy: THANK YOU, RAIN! You're my new best friend!
The rain showed no sign of stopping, so there I was, watching the world through a curtain of raindrops while waiting for my unexpected breakfast break to end.
Good Morning, Uncle Mac!
Aunty: Good morning, Uncle Mac! So early already on duty ah?
Uncle Mac: Aunty! Come, come! Sit beside me!
Aunty: Aiyoh, I'm already late for work lah!
Uncle Mac: Then why are you here?
Aunty: Ask the rain outside!
With the rain still pouring, Uncle Mac seemed to be the only fellow in no hurry that Sunday morning. Lucky him — he could sit there all day without worrying about getting to work!
And, his crossed legs! So relaxed, hor? One fellow enjoying his Sunday while another has to work!
Aunty: Wah! Nobody queuing ah? Heng ah!
Counter: Good morning! What would you like?
Aunty: Rice got or not?
Counter: Err… breakfast platter?
Aunty: Aiyah, okay lah! Beggars can't be choosers!
For someone who dislikes fast food AND long queues, finding an almost empty counter was a small blessing. At least I didn't have to spend my Sunday morning standing in line!
Hehehe! But hor, looking at that bright menu board and quiet counter, I wonder whether the staff were thinking, “Who comes for breakfast at this hour on a Sunday?”
Aunty: ME LAH! Courtesy of the weather!
Breakfast Without the Crowd!
Aunty: Wah! So quiet! Hardly a soul around!
Tummy: OI! Stop admiring the furniture! Order breakfast lah!
Face on Wall: AAAAAAHHH!
Aunty: Aiyoh! Even the fellow on the wall is shouting for breakfast!
With hardly anyone around, I could take my time looking at the interesting décor while waiting for my takeaway. No crowds, no queues — just a peaceful Sunday morning before heading to work.
Whack First, Work Later!
With breakfast safely packed, I made my way to the office once the rain eased.
Tummy: Finally! Can eat already?
Aunty: Wait lah! Must reach office first!
Tummy: Aiyoh! Even breakfast must report for duty ah?!
Once at my desk, I wasted no time opening my Mushroom Breakfast Platter. After skipping dinner the night before, my tummy had every reason to complain!
Keyboard: HELLO! Don't drop your breakfast on me hor!
Aunty: Relax lah! I'm hungry, not clumsy!
Work: Ahem… Sunday morning, remember?
Aunty: WAIT YOUR TURN! Breakfast first, work later!
And with that, it was time to whack my breakfast before tackling another working Sunday!
A Little Crispy Comfort!
Hash Brown: Aunty, why you staring at me? Eat lah!
Aunty: Wait! Where's your dipping partner?
Sweet & Sour Sauce: HELLO! I'm right here!
Hash Brown: Quick lah! Before I turn soggy!
Aunty: OI! Even my breakfast rushing me to work?!
Golden and crispy, with a little sweet-and-sour sauce on the side. Nothing fancy, but on a wet Sunday morning, this simple combination was surprisingly comforting.
Where's My Kopi?!
Aunty: YAWNNN… Something's missing leh!
Tummy: Breakfast already finished what!
Brain: HELLO! I haven't reported for duty yet!
Kopi: Ahem! Somebody looking for me?
Aunty: THERE YOU ARE! Quick, wake up my brain!
A warm cup of kopi was just what I needed to chase away the early-morning sleepiness. The rain had delayed my journey, but at least breakfast and kopi made this working Sunday a little more bearable.
Breakfast Over, Back to Work!
Breakfast whacked, kopi sipping, clock ticking… time to get down to work!
Tummy: Ahhh… finally satisfied!
Brain: Kopi received! Starting up now!
Keyboard: HELLO! Can we get some work done?!
Aunty: Aiyah, okay lah! Everybody stop nagging!
What began as an unexpected rainy morning turned into a little breakfast adventure at Elias Mall.
But the office wasn't going to run itself. Time to roll up my sleeves and get cracking!
After all, Sunday or not, work was still work!
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