opah in opish
November 29, 2010Opah has no idea what I’ve been doing these past few weeks. She just knew me as my-super-busy-granddaughter-who-doesn’t-take-me-for-roti-canai-as-often-anymore.
Since I usually spend time with her on Sundays, I thought I’d do the usual last weekend since FV is settling in already. But instead of clogging her arteries with roti canai, I thought I’d make her do something healthy.
Come to the office with me.
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“Hahh?!!! Opish??! Why on earth would I go to work with you??”
“Because you love me and you want to see what I do.”
“I know what you do. You stare at the computer all day and you put my pictures on Internet.” Like Internet is this one little place everyone goes to. Hahahaa. “You think I don’t know you do that?! I have friends who tell me…”
Look at her lie like that…Her friends…. Pftt..
Anyway, before she rolled away on her wheelchair, it was faster for me to put her in the car, put the wheelchair in my boot and off we went to my office.
It’s so cool to have your grandma with you in the office (I honestly never thought I’d say that sentence in my life ever…). She was curious and asked about everything and she seemed really interested. I showed her the FV website and explained to her the concept of online shopping. She looked a bit scared actually. Internet is a whole new concept for 89 year-olds.
I brought her to the studio and she looked at the lighting kit I had.
“Why do you have umbrellas in here? Does it rain in this room??” She asked, genuinely concerned while looking up at the ceiling to check for leaks.
IT WAS SO CUTE OK.
“No, Opah. That’s the lighting, for when I take pictures…”
She nodded, but I’m 100% sure she has no idea what I’m talking about.
She rolled her wheelchair to the mannequin.
“Why is she naked?”
“Cos I’m just about to put some clothes on her…Here, hold this for me, please.”
“I feel really really weird…” Opah said quietly.
Hahahahahahahahaha.
I continued doing my work while she looked on in awe.
Suddenly, she voiced out.
“I get very bored at home sometimes. How about if I work for you?”
I almost broke the mannequin’s neck off.
I mean, hello, it took her literally half an hour to get out of the car, onto her wheelchair, roll her into the tiny lift, position her wheelchair correctly so that we can roll her out of the lift, sweating while holding the lift door open so she doesn’t get squished, roll her to the door, unlock the door and take her out of her wheelchair because the door is too small for the wheelchair, fold the wheelchair and bring it in, unfold the wheelchair so she can sit again, and take a shower because you’re sweating like mad.
So yeah, working hours are 9 to 5. Opah will get to the door 10-ish maybe? And not even cos she’s late!!
And then, she brings an assistant. Our maid. That’s actually a plus point cos the maid washed some dishes for me. But here’s my new staff, with minimal qualification, minimal skills but with an amazing PA. Will make any boss feel small!!
And then there’s that other problem…
“WHAT DOES A COMPUTER DO?”
Reject application.
I laughed.
She frowned. “I can’t lift a pen, I know that, but there must be something for me to do here….” looks around.
It was just so sweet of her. I love how she just wanted to spend time with me. Or actually, she’s reallllyyyyy bored she’d work anywhere.
I kissed her. “Aww Opah…no one would hire you… but I know what you can do! Come here!”
She just looked at me.
“Oh sorry…” I ran back to her and pushed her wheelchair.
“You can model for me!!”
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Opah’s wearing myΒ Sereni & Shentel Ice Ice Baby in Yellow and some shirt she sewed herself.
You can also get the same one at FashionValet.net. The headband I mean, the shirt is umm…limited edition.
HAHHAHAHAHA. Good ad for hair growth products no??!!
Oh god, stomachache.
Not sure if Sereni or Shentel would hire Opah as their model, but A for effort, maybe????? She just needs to lose a bit of weight….
Sigh, Opah, I hope you know how much I love you and how colourful you make my life! π
Aww mashaAllah so sweet. May Allah (swt) grant her a beautiful place in Jannah and reunite you with her there inshaAllah π
Awww this is pretty sweet post. I almost choke on my pizza when I scroll down to see opah model for u. Hahahaha. But overall this is sweet.
SWEEEETNESSS!!!! moga Opah always under the blessing of Allah…
I LOVE OPAH! she is just too cute! i miss my opah already… sob sob….
OMG THIS IS SO FUNNY! HAHA.
Awww Opah is so adorable. I’d hire her!!! hehehehehehehe
she’s just so lovable!
bless u for ur love/kindness to your granny.. really warms the heart to find in this day and age, ada jugak people like you who find the time in your undoubtedly busy schedule to spend with an elderly.. alhamdulillah
on that note..ur going to be one hell of a catch π
I know what Opah can do! She can make clothes to sell on Fashion Valet! That white top she’s wearing looks pretty good π
PD she’s so comel. I really wish I have a grandma like yours. I never had any experienced with a grandma pun.hehe
‘Jaat’ tau u PD..buat opah macamtu.Opah pulak ‘redho’ ja.Lol
finally! a post about opah! gotta be honest here, opah-posts are the most waited-for posts from you vivy. she’s more interesting than fashionvalet! bahaha! awww, she’s just too cute. you should bring her to fashionvalet more often. gila jahat buat opah model for S & S like that. bahahaha!
awww. God bless! She’s adorable.
hahaha.. opah cool! she finally get over her prada sunnies ey? ;P
Hahahahahaha… I like the part when Opah had to hold the mannequin’s arm.
hahahhaa your opah posts always makes me laugh. and reading them makes me miss my atok π
I LOVE OPAH TO BITS! send my regards n kisses to her will ya?
i love dis entry so much!!! she’s COOL!!! send my regards to her…
both of u are so cute hehe
Ok, that wig on her looked good babeh!! And she sure can model!
hahaha… so cute… love opah!
hahahahahaha funny laaaaaaaaaaaa…opah is too cute to be rejected vivy! u better take her along…hik!
love this post!! remind me of my pah too! she’s so lucky to have a cucu like you PD. bet she must very proud to be in ur OWN office!
really cute la opah..hik~
opah cheer my day today.. keep up opah.. we really like you here… ooppss vivy, sorry la ketepikan you.. opah steal the limelight..
Yes..agree with Wa..your opah is so lucky to have a cucu like you..both of u sooooo sweet.. π i couldnt help but smiling all the time i read this post..
Vivy, u and opah are so cute and funny… my stomach cramp, too much laughing… send my regards to yr lovely Opah. (Baca tajuk Opish je dah buat I gelak).
LOL.. missing my opah already.. cute la opah u…
roll on the floor sekejap!
sweet… :)))))))))
What a cute post! ;> Send my regards to opah, will you? Reminded of my tok..
vote for opah!
wow opah knows what ure doing girl ! hahaha π sweet
U have the sweetest grandmother on earth..
cherish the precious moments..
O babe…how sweet of u n your opaj.wish i can spend time with my late opah like u did.sweetness!
Oh opah is so Kawaii…and talented too, she has her own clothing line?
omg! ur opah is sooooo cute!!!
i miss my opah…
HAHAHAHAHA! that’s so funny!! i just love all the stories about u n ur grandma… really cute! =)
hahaha.. Vivy Vivy… Kamu sangat sweet!
homaigod!! this entry is soooo funny! i enjoyed reading it and looking at the pics too! my sons thought mommy was bonkers when i started laughing until i was teary eyed! =)
anyway, i’m a newbie to your blog vivy. have yet to read the earlier posts. but i’m sure i’ll have fun reading them as much as i did the first few. May Allah swt not forget you when He shines His guidance on those He chooses. aminnnnn.. keep on writing coz i will surely keep on reading! *new fan of proudduck*
too cute!!
i enjoyed read it.i read a few time already.bahaha.but still i rasa kelakar gila..hahaha
vv!your opah is so cute.send my regards to her!
from her fan π
I miss opah and her antiques ????