Had the first 37th ignis gathering in 2 years! it was really enjoyable to meet up with the rest, even though 5 of them couldnt make it, largely due to being physically absent from the island nation. So 7 of us happily trotted to youk's house, where he graciously hosted a BBQ session together with his brother. the joy and art of BBQ-ing meats are slowly revealing itself, from the ORD Chalet to Xmas eve dinner to today and hopefully New Year's eve. And the night culminated in charades which was characteristically, ignISsSss. :D Shouldnt try to describe too much lest it mars the experience of the night. as always, dont try to re-discover or get the same feel from relieving the experience twice - the next time is always not as satisfying. can only look forward to the next one (cos it's not relieving an experience but another add-on) where hopefully more people can turn up. at least there was something to look forward to after work.

meeting wx tmr for kuishin bo. there needs to be some form of proper regulation. seriously.

This xmas i stayed home, feeling pensive since it's that time of the year again. as i was thinking of sec sch to JC (surprisingly i IMed yunshan abt our class gathering that i didnt attend) and to NS and i thought of the path that lie ahead, i thot it's time for closure and to move on. That of course doesnt mean that all acquaintances be forgotten and never brought to mind, but to not always linger in a state of hiding behind the pretence of youth and adolescence. Admit it people, you are getting old, archaic in fact. if your NRIC doesnt start with a "9" or "0", start thinking of geriatrics. it is always about what we leave behind AND what we gain in the days ahead. NS wasnt a bad experience, it was just different and different doesnt equate to bad. and, whether some people will be there at your funeral or fade into oblivion, only time will tell.

Moving on, i have ~8 mths to fill. language and music lessons, anyone?