Tuesday, 25 March 2008 | 9:48 pm

Mel is feeling extremely guilty because on a recent trip to Bridge Rd, instead of buying something vaguely practical, she spent her money on an overpriced black ruffle dress which she will now need to find an excuse to wear.

Mel is also working herself up into a state of panic over the formal which is only SIX WHOLE MONTHS away. She is wondering whether or not she will be able to find a dress in time, and whether or not after buying the aforementioned dress, she will feel guilty over spending more than she can afford. Probably. Mel is also considering drastic measures such as extreme plastic surgery to hopefully have a beautiful face to match her [possibly/hopefully] beautiful dress, but then she realises that putting a paper bag over her head would probably be cheaper. No need to pay for hair and makeup either.

Mel is frustrated that so many people are having their birthdays at the same time. She knows from experience that not only is the gift-buying process extremely frustrating, it is also time and money consuming. Mel wishes that people would just TELL HER WHAT THEY BLOODY WANT so that she can go get it for them. In fact, Mel doesn't even know what she's complaining about because she's already figured out what to get for Chan, Ying and Tim, oh WAIT, she's still broke.

le sigh

Mel is underpaid and overworked. She plans to get a job and David Jones when it opens in Westfield so she will have access to the latest fashions whilst also being paid considerably more. But then she will probably still be broke.

It's a viciously depressive cycle.

Love,
The Girl