De one with Christmas Revisited

Festive Seasons

How was your Xmas 2009? Pardon for the late update. Well, Christmas didn't really turn out well as the Ippt ruined the festive feeling somehow or rather. Didn't pass it again due to my SBJ. Sigh. Anyway, I didn't get to go for any countdown.

But for what's good, the tribal gang proceeded with its annual Xmas outing. Clara volunteered to be event-organiser this year. I arrived late. Well, I wasn't feeling well anyway. Probably due to the over physical-exertion from all the remedial training and continual days of pushing myself to the limits. Gift exchange was well. I received Weicai's present again. That being an octagon box of chocolates. Haha. As usual, everyone darted Ivan's present. All because he said he dug it out from somewhere at home. Sigh. End up Weili got it! But it wasn't as bad as expected. It was this mug which had an external layer. You open the layer and out comes a strip of paper which enables you to color the pre-printed Snoopy characters and it circumferences the mug to look as though you painted the external surface of the mug yourself. A chance to create something on your own.

I got "Taboo" game (left, in courtesy of WhyGo TEFL) for Tribal gang exchange this year. Although the budget was 20 bucks, I cared none the less. It's the spirit of giving. So was the gift exchange for my colleagues. By chance, the person whom I choose was Yiwei. Got him a Raoul cufflinks which cost triple the budgeted 15 bucks (decided by all). But I wanted the gift to mean more, considering he has helped and guided me through my past 2 years of experience with the company.

It's an unspoken practice amongst our office to get presents for everyone, besides the gift exchange's. Last year I got candy canes. This year, I decided to bring "green" to office. Yes, as you can see above, I bought cactus! Everybody came asking how often they should water the plant. Haha.

I guess the best Christmas present have to go to this! I guess I've been a good boy this year, Santa decided to got someone to make my wish come true!! My long-searched and awaited display house for my deary Kris bears finally arrived! Wahaha.. Trillion cheers! (Sorry Clara, appreciate your gift. I recommended but the cologne only came 2nd runner up)

Was supposed to memorise the "12 days of Christmas song" today.. but don't know why it didn't materialise. Haha. I've been trying to get this song right for the past 5 years. Turns out every Christmas, only the melody incubated in mind, less the lyrics. "-"

Haha. Anyway, belated Merry Xmas to all! *grins*

De one with New Year

Stand still and look forward

The moment of anticipation with the night clock ticking. I believe a few silhouettes in the crowd shared the same anticipation, I "buoy" ("glanced" in Hokkien) and caught them looking at the fancy faces of their watches. Crayon slided on the Iphone to calculate how much longer before the agenda for the night occurs. Roughly half an hour ago, we grabbed Subway and coffee at Kallang Leisure Park, chatting in the chilly winds before we found our spot at the sands of Kallang Park (if I didn't get it wrong).

Nobody counted-down out loud. No beers for cheers. Just the two of us, sitting on our flip-flops and spending the most simple of times. We played the "Peeing" game and "Spot the Difference" on Crayon's Iphone until the first white-burst shot its splendor in the sky some 2km away, above the Kallang condos. Throughout the ceremonious display, Crayon was laughing, overly amused by the young Muds. Every firework which exploded in the stars-free skies never fails to be accompanied by a humoring "wahh.." or grasp by the Malay kids. Until one particular fair-skinned kid said "it's amazing" did Crayon stopped his laughter to commend he's impressed. Least to mention, it further purports his racism. Hah.

I've always liked fireworks. Though short-lived, it's stunning presence never fails to create the alluring, soft-envy in the hearts of many, and its significance of unexplainable, ceremonious-felicity set ablaze by varying pyrotechnics. It's captivating! Especially having it accompanied with music or quiet presence of someone dear. I recall the most memorable sight wasn't the fireworks at NDPs but rather, the magical and fantastic fireworks-display at HK Disneyland. Like a never-ending lullaby playing in your head, I couldn't cast the vision of Aladdin's Whole New World chorusing in the night, and the combustive-lights literally danced to the music. Totally melt my heart~ aww...  

 

As much as I enjoyed a spectacular night, part of me pondered how the rest of the people I cared about spent the mark to a brand new year. While sitting at the busstop in front of People's Association with Crayon who was inquiring the arrival of the bus, I took a private moment to wish all my guys, best wishes to a brand new year: No endeavors, just smooth sailing year. A year of joy ahead.

I never replied any well-wishes texts. This was since Christmas. Feeling unapologetic, I suppose you guys would understand my re-prioritising this december. Besides, I trust my heartfelt wishes (like a Priest in prayers) would meant more than electronic words appearing on your handphone screens.

New year's resolutions? Well, I wouldn't say much here because I didn't really have the time to think about it. Hence, pardon me for being unable to pen everything in here. For what's current, I hope my wishes as above-mentioned would come true for all that I love and care about. With that, a very happy, eventful and joy-enhanced new year to all you out there!  *winks*

Finishing is not the end but the start to new beginnings. I'm in luck this year! I mean, after all that's happened during the year: My poor health, remedial training, disappointing dates, I guess towards the end of the year, the bad were salvaged with Crayon who accomplished what I've yearned for during the beginning and throughout the calendar year. Eg. zoo trip, watching fireworks together. You'll be a Coca-cola, something that I foresee never fails to delight in 5 years to come! Coz you'll still be an "all-time favourite" on the life-menu . I feel... it is unlikely I'd ever get sick of you.

Of course, I appreciate having opened out myself to new friends whom I foresee sticking with me through years to come. You know who you are.. don't tear alright.. Hehe

My good friend Clara, who recently got promoted to "bestest friend", for being supportive of all my decisions and showing relentless concern despite her "life-depriving" work schedule. I've crystallized all my appreciation in the Swarovski Moomoo presented to you during Xmas. Hope our friendship would grow like age.

Chin Yu, congrats on your new found love. Thanks for hanging out and your suggestions on helping me get fitter. Lol.

Shuqing. My "sister" who I adore so much. Deepest gratitude and graceful congratulations on your forthcoming wedding. Ooh, is that the distant bells I've hearing in my ear? Hehe. Don't worry, I'll do anything, sing or be your best "Man-of-honour" if the occasion arises. And hmm.. we've been talking for almost 2 years and yet to meet!

Dearest Mohan, regardless of where or how buzzy you are, I missed the good old coffee chats, b*tching sessions and shopping trips. Are we still getting our condo together?