I have a bunch of buddies whom have known each other for a straight record of 13 years. It dated back to secondary school days when we were all struggling through our teenage years and puberty stage. Indeed, we shared alot of memories, ups and downs and somehow, managed to stay in touch even after so many many donkey years. Effort made by each and everyone is worth commendable. I like the fact that we will meet up often, though not always as one big group for catch-ups, dinners or even movies. The most worth mentioning will be our birthday gatherings.
The last gathering we had was last sunday. Supposed to go JB but things cropped up and met up for dinner instead. Had thai food @ Waan Waan @ the new revamp Marina Square. Food was mediocre but ambience not too bad. After that, we decided to head for some coffee to discuss about the upcoming wedding of Eileen & Paul. Supposed to help them with everything, from logistics, reception on the actual wedding day. Got so much to discuss and decide upon. The very first thing is where to rest our feet and put on our thinking cap. Since we are all living along the NEL, we proposed (and agreed) to settle somewhere near our neighbouhood. That's when all arguments arises. Funny in fact...like school children, talking loudly, giggling, laughing, arguing all the way in the MRT. We made such a din and fool of ourselves. But we were really oblivious to the surroundings and people because we just kept on getting louder and louder and it gets rather deafening.
So, finally we decided each to show a number (using our fingers) and if after counting, whomever it ends up with, we will go there. All my friends are cheaterbugs!! I won the bet but when it reached my station, none of them budged. ARRrrrggghhhh...so much about the bet! In the end, we ended up in so called the more "central" Kovan (Ber the happiest...within walking distance to his residence) BK.
For the rest of the night, we just sat down to discuss the wedding preparations etc. There seemed so much to do. The couple are now looking for good photographers/ videographers. If you happen to know of any, do drop me a line. If got contacts, even better. Thanks in advance.
What I want to emphasize is that, it's such rarity to be able to keep in touch and yet be so in touch (pun unintended) with each other's lives after so many years (some of the other cliques in my class had long lost contacts). This friendship is so gem-precious to me. We could almost joke, poke, laugh at one another without the other feeling estranged. The closeness we shared is beyond words can describe. I thank GOD for them, and hopefully we can still be that playful years down the road.