Chris got married last Saturday. Somehow I couldn't sleep well the night before. I was really, really happy for him. At the same time, I was actually feeling slightly melancholic. It was like, over the past many years, he had shared so much with me, particular his love life. I always remember the time I was on my way home on a long bus ride, and I was crying because he broke up with HM when I thought they would last forever. And I remember the time on my 21st birthday celebration, he was looking so upset because of the girl he liked. And then the time he texted me during my lecture to tell me he had fallen for his best friend. Then last week they tied the knot. When they marched into the ballroom, I was on the verge of tears. Emotional yes, I think a part of me was wondering if I had lost a friend because he would stop sharing anything with me. But on second thought, I guess it no longer matters. He would share with me when he thinks of me. Even if he no longer thinks of this frien...
Last week's meeting with the minister still felt surreal. But anyway I finally have some time to catch up with people. Sis and I got caught in a deluge this morning. But I think it was quite worth it because we had nice fishball noodles for breakfast. That was rare. And for the first time I waited for the internal feeder bus to go to work because I did not have my umbrella with me. That was rare too. And so I decided to spare some time, had lunch with HMG, and then the mooncakes looked too pretty I got a box for the ex-colleagues. Of course, I had a brief chat with the ex-boss. Things have since changed, and feel different now. But I wish for nothing except good health for the nice old colleagues. Caught L Storm with the sister. It was a great movie and I have missed watching HK crime movies so much. The combination of Chilam Cheung and Louis Koo was just perfect and I cannot wait for a possible sequel. On the way home, I put the song on loop again. And I was quite close to ...
I spent the last few days in Taiwan, climbing. I think I haven't climbed that many mountains in a shot in this lifetime. It was however very therapeutic albeit physically draining. I had enjoyed every bit of being in nature and could never have felt more inspired by the mountains and waters. Being there just made me feel like I was home and away from work for ages. Now I totally understand why Mic has to return to Korea every time she is free! The officer at Taoyuan Airport immigration smiled and wished me happy birthday after she had stamped on my passport, whose pages have already been filled with the same stamps of the same country. It was nice of her, really. That smile was one of the friendliest I had seen in Taiwan. On the flight back, turbulence was so bad that I really thought I was going to die on my birthday. While I didn't, I felt very nauseous even after clearing immigration. The cab ride back home made things worse with the driver driving very recklessly on the roa...
True & meaningful. 👍
ReplyDeleteHope you has a relaxing exp, gl. & whether it's solitary time or chats with friends, it's OK too.
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