The world is so damn small. Met up with pork today for smokes at the bball court. We were talking about his recent Phuket trip with a friend and his girlfriend and another female friend. Side track a little: Coming from an all boys primary school, female friends were hard to come by considering I was that scrawny and shy kid whom like all boys think girls were weird creatures that weren't friendly people. Growing up, there was this girl in my neighbourhood, who was god damn pretty. I used to convince myself that she was a girl and boys shouldn't play with girls as we were too cool for them. Acting all indifferent and cool but secretly trying to impress her with my non-existent manliness. It was only later I realised that it was my first crush ! Pretty awesome stuff. Well, I got to know her name, and her sister's name too. And everyday after school, my neighbourhood friend and I would keep checking out the playground at 5pm to see if she was there playing. I remember once my friend rode his bicycle and saw her and her sister at the playground. He called me and I immediately rushed down just to see her (again with my acting cool persona). There was also a time where we approached them to see if they would like to play catching. We did, never realising that it was so much fun playing together.
Well, there were rules from my upbringing that a boy shouldn't touch a girl without permission and sadly the rules of catching states that touching one another's back is permitted. Being the shy and meek kid I was, I followed the rules and I was always the catcher, chasing the girls but never really "catching" them :D (hey ! i was a long distant runner, so catching was like my forte) Anyway, news came they she and her family will be relocating, away from the neighbourhood but just up a street to a private housing nestled amongst HDB blocks. It was a dark news then. The neighbourhood belle was moving, skies became overcast, situation looked bleak. The reason I had to go play in the playgound was leaving...
Years passed, the memory of her had a special place in my heart. Bittersweet but forever my childhood crush.
Back to present time, pork told me about this his couple friend and this girl whom he went to Phuket with. When he mentioned the girl's name, and that she stays nearby the area, immediately memories gushed my head, it put a smile on my face and it true and I've confirmed, it was her, the childhood crush girl. The girl who was once every kid in Fulton Road's dream. Thats pretty awesome !
Week 2 of the June holidays workshop organised by Sylvia McCully's dance school. A new batch of girls, 2 different grades, grade 2 girls and grade 4 girls. This group of girls were more rowdy than last week's girls. Of them, I recognised a grade 4 girl, Sarah, whom I believe will grow to be a gorgeous heart breaker. So boys, beware, Sarah's gonna break you heart one day.
Other than Sarah, another cute girl amongst the grade 2 girls was Kelly. The little one was shy at first but opened up and talked like there was no tomorrow. Awesomely cute !
Well, again proves that I prefer having a daughter. haha
Is this gonna be a closure? If it is, it was a really good run and what a way to finish off this part of my life :D
Cute girl of the moment - Kelly Pretty girl of the moment - Sarah
It was a bittersweet moment, nonchalant expressions, I think they were kinda expecting this moment to come. But it really has been a good run. Looking back at those times we spent together, it was all worth it.
I wish them all the best, stay healthy and work hard for your future !
As i was sorting out my emails to my other account, I realised this one mail titled "Love". I opened it up and read the contents. I smiled. I wrote this back in the year 2005 or 2006. It seems a little silly back then to write this, but I thought of sharing it with you guys.
Here we go.
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Love, what exactly is it? Love is complex and it has a lot of meanings to different people in different parts of this world.
Love is defined as a deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness.
Some people claim that love is blind, some people says love is the greatest thing on earth, while others says love hurts. I want to try to understand something that has baffled millions for years, to understand what love is.
True love means being happy to the person you love even if his/her happiness means that you are not a part of it. Definitely true as not many would be happy for their loved ones if the one they really love is some other. But still there are people who are contented just knowing that their loved ones are happy despite the fact that they really want to be with them.
Feelings for someone you love can be strange; it can affect moods, your lifestyle, and lead from one thing to another. For example, having your loved one running through your mind all night, hard as you might try to get some sleep, you just can’t. Tempted as you might be to give her a call, you just don’t have the courage to. Wanting to tell her how much you miss her lately, the way you are missing her now. That pain of suppressing your feelings within you not able to let anything out is like millions of needles pricking on your flesh, torturing you a painful death. Love in this sense hurts. Terrified, human beings start fearing love. “I was afraid to love you, now that I love you, I’m afraid to lose you”.
We tend to see the dull side of things. Causing our boldness and courage to falter, we lose faith in ourselves and finally give up on love. Not only that, would the person you love, love you back in the same way and leave everything behind for love? Questions like this hold us back from us expressing our love to one another.
“I love you” is not just a saying or just words, it is sentence of hope and trust and love. It fills the giver and receiver of this sentence with happiness and joy.
I’ve read it somewhere saying It is probably not love that makes the world go around, but rather those mutually supportive alliances through which partners recognize their dependence on each other for the achievement of shared and private goals.
What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.
I guess love makes the world seem brighter, flowers smell sweeter and your whole world is surrounded in their beauty. Love is indeed great :D
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Awesome stuff isn't it ? haha. It brings back memories.
Song of the moment - Through the Fire by Renee Olstead
ICT is finally over. My first high key ICT has been a bitter sweet experience. I've met great people during this period and had a surprisingly fun time during this time.
A shoutout to my ICT mates - Yau, Simon, Lim, Desmond, Shaun, Kelvin, Wilson, Ellery, David, Koh, and Chow. Thanks for the awesome time this 23 days. It was a good run :D\
Song of the moment - She Makes My Day by Robert Palmer
As 2009 comes to an end, we all look forward to 2010 and at the same time, we also look back on what we've done for 2009 and our achievements. As we usher in the new year in a couple of hours time, take some time to search deep in your heart for the "moment" of 2009. I guess for me, that "moment" is my family being healthy and safe.
Happy new year to my glob readers. Although the amount is miserable, you know who you guys/girls are and you know that I'll always love you all (:
2010, here I come !
Song of the moment - I got a feeling by the Black Eyed Peas
Brian's big day was on the 13th December 2009. The day he held his wedding dinner, the day he brought his bride over to his home.
We met up early at about 5+am at the temporary market near his place for breakfast, before going back to his place for him to change. We embarked on our journey to west coast where Christine lived. The convoy of 2 consisted of Brian's bridal car and the brother's car driven by Jing de.
I was filming the entire process for the morning, so when we reached the bride's place, we were pretty early, the bridesmaid wern't exactly ready. After a series of "test" which wasn't very "taxing" on the brothers, we managed to get in the house. Damage I received was a huge sip of pure lime juice and a piece of bittergourd (something which I NEVER eat). And whos to forget the humiliating disposable panties we have to wear.
As Brian entered the room, there she was, all gorgeous and excited, and after unveiling the bride, Brian planted a well deserved kiss on her lips. After a round of photos, we left the house and headed back to Brian's place for the tea ceremony.
The tea ceremony went on, and it was back to Christine's place for the bridal's side tea ceremony. Buffet lunch followed shortly after, and together with the brothers, we polished off the entire tray of chocolate eclaires.
I left for home first and as it was a long drive, I nearly dozed off at lornie road towards home. My mum bought lunch as well, so I stuffed myself with whatever my stomach could take. By then, I was so damn tired coz I only slept 2 hours the night before, I just took off my shirt and lay on the floor with my bag as my pillow. After napping for half an hour, my sister woke me up and it was then I realised it was 230pm. I jumped into the shower to refresh myself before driving to the hotel - Lion City Hotel.
When I reached, we met up with the emcees and went straight to the ballroom. I hooked up my laptop to the restaurant's system and tested the videos from the morning. We were there early and the video editing could not be done, so the emcees went for coffee while I waited in the heat (airconditioning wasn't on) for the brothers to come.
The brothers finally arrived at 530pm, by then the emcees came back and we were ready for the rehersal. While waiting for Brian to come down for the rehersal, I taught Eugene Fu how to use the video camera, he took over as the video guy and did a fantastic job I would say. Sadly I can't upload the videos due to its size.
I did a final brief to the emcees, the brothers and the groom and finally we kicked off the first rehersal. Eugene Fu as the "bride" was classic ! After sorting out the first rehersal, we went for the second and final rehersal before the guests started to arrive.
This was it, i cued the music for his slideshow presentation of his wedding photos and the night begun.
The ballroom slowly filled and surprisingly most of the guests were on time ! Eugene Fu, armed with the camera went around filming and I told him to go film pretty girls, which he did, more on that later.
Brian mingled about with the guests and I was running up and down trying to get everything ready.
815pm, it was time, I got Brian to standby, with the help of 2 brothers, Eugene Koh and Eugene Lim. Gave the thumbs up to the emcees, and they announced the first march in. As i cued the music, I was glad all the guests were focusing on the doors where the couple would come in by. I gave the signal to Brian, and there it was, perfect ! The march was beautiful. After the cake "cutting" and the on stage kiss, it was time for the restaurant to present their first dish. It was classic, to the song of "Victory" made popular by bond, rows of aunties walked into the Ballroom delivering the first cold dish. I joined the swensen's table shortly after.
It was the second march in, I went up stage with the emcees, and then again, called Brian on his mobile to get him to stand by. With the help of the brothers, I gave the thumbs up to the emcees and off we go ! The second march in was all right, a little sped up but everything was good. After the champaign pouring, the parents of both families were asked on stage for the traditional yum seng toast. It was finally done, my job.
I just let the music run and back to join my table. Brian and Christine went to all tables for photo taking and stuff. The night rolled on and I was glad my first time as "half" a "wedding planner" was pretty much successful. It was tiring, but I was glad when I saw smiles on Brian and Christine's face throughout the night.
Nothing beats that.
Regarding the part whereby I mentioned Eugene Fu taking pretty girls, what happened was I was looking through the videos on tuesday night, and realised someone familiar. She looked like someone I knew, I'm pretty sure its her though, just have to confirm with Brian. She was there with her boyfriend and she's probably the prettiest after the bride of course.
I'd like to give a shout out to the all the brothers - Eugene Fu, the second camera man and one of the brothers who belonged to the alcohol defence group. Eugene Lim, the front desk IC and third cameraman as Fu's backup and designated driver. Eugene Koh, front desk IC and Brian's alcohol defence group and Jing de, designated driver who drove the family the entire day from east to west (I know how tiring it can get, driving). Without you guys, nothing would go smoothly.
Finally, to Brian, the man of the hour, I hope you enjoy every moment of your big day, with a combined effort of all your friends and family, we made it happen and with that, kicking start your married life. Have a blissful marriage !
Song of the moment - Glasgow Love theme by Craig Armstrong
I remember being 13 years old, seated in my room all night, listening to the same song over and over. I felt that if I could write something beautiful, something honest, maybe I can make someone love me.
I’ve taken a lot for granted, I’ve never tried too hard, and I’ve always avoided responsibility. I came here because I was running away, I wanted to be alone, and instead I met you. I met you and you weren’t taken anything for granted.
I hope you get all the moments you deserve. I’m sorry if I’ve made your life more complicated, I’m sorry for a lot of things but most of all, sorry I never got the chance to tell you, no matter what happens next, I’ll never be anything but grateful for every moment I spent with you. And even though I keep fumbling for the right words, all I really wanted to say, was thank you.
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