Taking my moments

Thank you, Karine and Ps Alvin, for hauling me out to a kopitiam "just to chat" - no fixed agendas, no lengthy arguments, no rush for time (except towards the end, like 3 hours later). I'd forgotten what it's like to have an 'ordinary cuppa coffee', just to enjoy friendship.

Thank you Phylli, Karen, Oli & Joe, for agreeing to a spontaneous outing for a movie that turned into a mind-blowing and very therapeutic session with a classic rock band that fell for Joe's line that we were from Japan.

Thank you Sam, Andy, Jamie, Daniel & Caleb for treating me like the tai kar chieh that I try to be. Clowning around with you fellas gives me a glimmer of hope that my youthfulness hasn't faded after all.

Thank you Sam for hopping into my car and entertaining me while being co-navigator and my seeing eyes to look out for your mum's car! This message will self-destruct...

Thank you Sarah & Charissa for the wonderful opportunity to make breathtakingly beautiful music with the both of you. Sarah your voice has matured so much, and Charissa - please never ever give up the cello. To this day, I get goosebumps thinking of how the rich all-encompassing sounds reverberated through the hall....

Thank you Ian & Darlene, Micah & Blair and Lydia, for making me smile when you did too. =) I am so comfortable with you guys deep in my heart... I can't quite explain.

Thank you koko Eric, for responding to my whim for a dinner & movie, and discovering the magic that is Artista's food coupled with humour of watching minions. It WAS a great way to end the weekend.

Last weekend was definitely the best I've had for the longest time. To take moments to just be, instead of only do; to have the capacity to be spontaneous; to be in the company of people who want to be with you in the name of pure kinship....

Priceless. You have no idea how much I treasure our time. Thank you.

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