Monday, July 21, 2008

A Reunion after 20 Years


Last Saturday, Alex, Vivien and I organised a Sec 4A Class reunion, after 20 years of graduation from school. The task of calling people was not so difficult, but I think making 16 people (out of 39) turn up at 1 place at the same time was more challenging, and I'm proud to say we did it!

A total of 12 guys (out of 20), and 4 gals (out of 19) came to the gathering held at Alex's place. Of the 19 gals, we had about 3 who were overseas, and 4 who were uncontactable, so it wasn't really easy to get the gals actually.

Some look exactly as we remembered them to be, 20 years ago. Some were thinner, some were 'chubbier', but mostly, we all retained the characters and the personality that we remembered each other to be.

It was heartwarming to see everyone together, and chatting. Spouse and kids also came along for the gathering. Thank you for making it a success!

I'm thinking of organising another one in 5 or 10 years' time! Well, at least, with an updated class list, we can have smaller group gatherings in between, and not wait 20 years for one! Heh heh.

Saturday, July 05, 2008

The Ice-Cream Man

Nowadays, the kids recognise the sound of the Ice-Cream Man's tinkling bell, as he rings it around our estate.

It was just before dinner around 5.30pm on Saturday, when he pushed his cart hoping to get eager children to buy the ice-cream. With a mummy (me!) who loves ice-cream, who could resist?

They waited patiently as the uncle chopped up the ice-cream in slices and put it into a bag for the kids. You know, we buy them in slices which can be put between wafers, or between pieces of bread. He doesn't sell the "Potong" type, which means, the type that you scoop and put in a cup. He only sells the 'sliced' type.

We purchased about $8 worth of ice-cream from him, and the kids ate their share before dinner. Needless to say, they took less food for dinner.

Well, as long as they love it, and enjoyed the whole experience, it is something I want them to take away as part of their childhood memories.

Thursday, July 03, 2008

Pretty in Pink

Sophie in my
favourite dress.

It was a dress given
by a friend...and she
is going to grow out
of it real soon!