I'm having an eventful period, mostly good, one bad.

Weddings and 2 birthdays to plan, and one very very unexpected death.

Death of this one boy (26 dosen't qualify you as a boy, but that's how i'll always see him as that was how i knew, and remembered him.). A friend's brother, that i knew since 9 or 10, that played block catching, and badminton and zero point and all that with us. A whole group of kids of all ages, who stopped playing with us as they got older. We were not all that close, but still we knew each other's existence, and acknowledged it. My last memory of him was at a dragonboat race during NYJC days. I turned behind, and surprise surprise, the cocksen was none other than my friend's brother!

A filial son, smartest in the family, caring brother, intelligent student, outstanding employee, loving and dedicated new husband.

"A wonderful man, who lead a short, but very fufilled life." I quote Xue to the best of my memory. She always was very proud of him and his accomplishments, and always will be.

Too young he left this world, "He is needed in another place", she said.

The couple were together for almost 10 years. Since JC, till now. I can only imagine the pain. I know he left quite an impression on many people- the amount of flowers and the people that flooded the wake was evidence.

But really, the newspaper articles and fucking annoying reported were unwarranted. If you were there to write the best, wanted to give this young man his last bit of glory, so be it. If you went there in search of an article to fill your miserable pages, fuck you. Put yourself in their shoes. They have more than enough to deal with. They don't need your annoying questions, inaccurate reports, and heavy sighs and disappointed puppy-dog eyes when your begging to talk to his wife comes to naught. Really, would you want me poking and probing into every single thing if it is your kin that passed away? Wait, I don't think you have feelings in the first place. You'll probably be elated because you have every single detail and can write the best article of all! Seriously, Fuck Off. Let the man go in peace! They don't need your inaccurate tales. He is, and always will be so much more than what you can capture in a one page article. Their privacy is not an opportunity for your paper's publicity.


They really got me fired up. If only i was there earlier to help out. =/

Xue did mention that TNP seemed really sincere about it, and were very accurate as well. It was from there that i found out. Read the article out of curiously, then the names got too familiar for my liking. First, his vaguely familiar pictures, then his unusual surname and name, then his wife's name, then the schools, and last of all, i recognised his father's name. No mistake, it was him. Double checked with the orbituaries in ST. Xue's name was there. Scanned through the list, hoping that it really was a huge coincidence; recognised the other name her dad goes by, and her cousin's name. I simply cannot describe my shock, it just too much to comprehend.

26, newly married, golden boy in every sense of the word. Intelligent, hardworking, loving, good looks, physique and personality. Heart stopped functioning whilst he was in the pool, in China.

I'm glad i read the papers, cos i usually only read them a day after. It's all fated I guess.

Called XiaoShi, headed down.

Life is... unpredictable. Fated.

Deepest condolenses to Xue, your Mom and Dad, Debbie, the rest of your family, and all who have suffered this loss.

let me spend some time remembering this wonderful man i never knew.




For anyone who knew him..
I googled him, and this is the legend he left behind.

Google page
Heartfelt messages from a friend (scroll down)
Straits Times
His name is mentioned right at the bottom
I really don't know if this is him, but i believe so.
His memorial; The man, captured forever in cyberspace.

Sheryl's Sister's wedding.


The pictures are somewhere I'm sure. =)

Everyone was veryvery pretty, groom was veryvery nice, and they all enjoyed licking cream off each other's faces i'm sure! lol.

Steph treated the girls to mani pedi session(17 Nov) , after which Sher, Xy and I wandered ard for abit before i headed off to Cliff's Dad's birthday dinner. Veryvery nice dinner. Hazelnut pralines, 2 chocolate fountains, lobsters, prawns, and heaps of cheese. I LIKE. =D
and yes, i stood next to the chocolate fountain for quite a long time. =) well.. walked around a little la.. had to grab some pralines too what.. hehe.
Happy Birthday Uncle!

Wedding day (18 Nov): OMG I LOVE THE WEDDING CAR!!!!! Crashed at Sher's place the night before to annoy the shit outta her. (succeeded. she shat the next morning. heh.)

Woke up last (for once after Sher!), got ready, hated mysdelf for bringing lacy bra =/, watched the jiemei's torture the groom and his xiong di-s!!! Inclusive of licking cream of each other's face and eating wasabi, then finally, serenading Steph outside her room door with a love poem!

Ate a lot of tofu.

Headed to hotel, fell in love with the one-seater sofa thingie in the couple's suite. Couple got drenched a little cos old school car had no windows, but that's ok- Shower of Blessing!! The superior ones have given their approval and blessings!

Changed, made up, messed around with surgical tape (brittish flag!!) and chicken fillets. And it was time to head down for last preparations. I hosted solemnisation and was one half of the dinner host. Waited for cue from wrong person... =/ SORRY!

BUT i think every thing went well, was rehearsing while Sher n Xy did reception- GOOD JOB LADIES! heh. Oh. We jiemei-s rocked YamSeng! hahahaa. waited till the boys were outta breathe to throw in our effort! =p The boys and girls made a good team! heh.

Anyone looking to hire a female yamseng party, Please contact me!!!

Bride's evening gown was self-designed and B-E-A-Utiful!!!! Heaps of talent there! heh. I can never do a good design for myself cos i have no idea what i want! Too fickle. heh.

Stole heaps of flowers after the end of wedding, met Benjy. Everybody loves Benjy!

Sher went back to hall to study and do exam prep.. I went home to crash.

Hope all's good sherriepooie.

Wedding's are very fun, but tiring. Too much planning. I'm seriously considering eloping.

To the deliriously happy lovebirds, May you have a wonderfully blissful marriage, complete with all the little details that makes life beautifull and perfect!!!

Just so you know.

Feels so good that you are back.
Feels like you never left.
I like the way we somehow manage to talk as though we never really stopped.
I like the way you sound- Happy, bubbling with excitement.
Your aura; confident, independent, in-charge, carefree, bright. Simply gorgeous.
Extremely proud of you;
For all the milestones covered in the past few months,
For growing up,
For the way you are handling your life.
For not quitting.

xoxo
A&F-

It hurts that you chose the sharpest knife to prove your point. Double edged, lined with barbed wire. Oh, and twisting it in at the most vulnerable spot was simply magnificent!