It sounds simple, but it requires my shameless attitude and decisiveness.
Let me explain. After the bell rang to signify dismissal today, I immediately changed into my running outfit. But nope, I couldn’t disappear from school because we had a staff meeting. I sauntered into the Auditorium and waited for the meeting to begin.
The staff meeting was mercifully short, but just when I was about to head home, I realised that my school’s Staff Welfare Committee had organised a lo hei (prosperty toss) to commemorate Chinese New Year. I was assigned to the same table as my Principal! Thankfully, she didn’t ask me awkward questions.
I sped like the Road Runner when the party broke up. Changing into my running outfit helped me leave school at the earliest convenience. If I had appeared in my normal outfit during the Staff Meeting, I don’t think I would have run at all.
Hence, what are your ways to reduce ignition costs?