drops, salty.. as they fall like the leaves, in autumn.

If I came across to you, dear friend,
as apathetic; or imperturbable; or maybe unimpassioned; a tad phlegmatic maybe?; or any little bit in between?

I sincerely apologise for it.

However,
Under such circumstance
If I were to consider you such a dear friend
It would be my own dishonour to thyself,
for looking upon you with poorly eyes.

For a dear friend of mine, would know better...

Chinfee, 070302

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Home on a beautiful Friday night. What a pity, don't you think?

Just caught up with one of those DVDs I borrowed from my many honest and reliable sources..

Pride and Prejudice. (starring Kiera Knightly)
I've apparently watched other versions, though none more than this one, I realise. - For the first time, I sat down, and gave the screen my full attention, interspersed with sips of hot green tea.
For the first time, I cried watching the show.

Quotes from the show:

Elizabeth Bennet: Now if every man in the room does not end the evening in love with you then I am no judge of beauty.
Jane Bennet: [giggles] Or men.
Elizabeth Bennet: [laughs brightly] No, they are far too easy to judge.
Jane Bennet: They're not all bad.
Elizabeth Bennet: Humorless poppycocks, in my limited experience.
Jane Bennet: One of these days, Lizzie, someone will catch your eye and then you'll have to watch your tongue.


Elizabeth Bennet: I could more easily forgive his vanity had he not wounded mine.


Elizabeth Bennet: Are you too proud, Mr. Darcy? And would you consider pride a fault or a virtue?
Mr. Darcy: That I couldn't say.
Elizabeth Bennet: Because we're doing our best to find a fault in you.
Mr. Darcy: Maybe it's that I find it hard to forgive the follies and vices of others, or their offenses against me. My good opinion, once lost, is lost forever.
Elizabeth Bennet: Oh, dear, I cannot tease you about that. What a shame, for I dearly love to laugh.


Mr. Bennet: Poor Jane. Still, a girl likes to be crossed in love now and then. It gives her something to think of... and a sort of distinction amongst her companions.


Mary Bennet: The glories of nature. What are men compared to rocks and mountains?
Elizabeth Bennet: Believe me. Men are either eaten up with arrogance or stupidity. If they are amiable, they are so easily led they have no minds of their own whatsoever.
Mrs. Gardiner: Take care, my love. That savors strongly of bitterness.


Elizabeth Bennet: I've been so blind.


Mr. Darcy: You must know... surely, you must know it was all for you. You are too generous to trifle with me. I believe you spoke with my aunt last night, and it has taught me to hope as I'd scarcely allowed myself before. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes have not changed, but one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.

Now, if only my life would be as easily read, as this beautifully written tale.

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I know I haven't been blogging... Might as well add a lil bit about The Dance Floor..

In short, 4 of us, Eddie-Evelyn-Booncheong-myself, took a chance and tried out for The Dance floor. It is with some regret and disappointment that I have to tell you (if you don't already know), after the announcement of the 8 groups in the wildcard category, we're - Viva - officially out of the competition.

I must say, I absolutely abhor the media production schedules! The true motto is no different from what someone else exclaimed about the *gasp* ARMY - "Rush to Wait & Wait to Rush".
One has absolutely no control over one's own time!
Thoroughly glad I'm outta there!
Sweet.

On the bitter note, of course, we've lost out on the race to $50K. But thats ok. You join something like that for a reason.. My reason was for the media experience, and I can say i've had more than I can handle for a while *grumble*; and of course, a common goal... Hey, $50Grand is a decent sum, ain't it?

Many thanks to my lovely friends, and my fabulous family :D:D who've whether outwardly or quietly, or secretly(?) supported my group. It certainly was an entertaining experience :D

Back to me borin'ole'life.

Current MSN Nick: drops, salty.. as they fall like the leaves, in autumn.

Thank yous....

Thank you all for everything.

to mum for booking the place.

the short story goes as follows: I was vying for the venue with another client. The original person that i was liasing with was A BUM, and ARSE and a loser (whom i think got sacked due to his lackadasical work attitude). He took over a month to get back to me on the issues.. even if i called repeatedly every week.
I only found out that he was not there one fine day when i called to ask abt the proceedings... only to be refered to someone else, Alvin (the greenhorn, who really didnt provide necessary backup for the party, but its ok, as long as it didnt screw up totally - those in the KTV room and those who knew what was going on in the kitchen wld understand better). anyway, mum stepped in and said "I WILL PUT A DOWNPAYMENT" and that did the trick with wishywashy alvin.

To my uncle, Mum's eldest brother for paying for the delish LANA CAKE - ie very rich chocolate cake.


To my pretty receptionists
who were FANTASTIC help before and during the party. my sister, Soong fee, and her friends, Phy and Steff. They met up way early in the day to get me a present, a very pretty necklace. And also supporting us at PS for the Chinggay 2005 Talent Hunt. Steph was my other secretary, after my sister... my sis did alot..l. i dont even know everything she did... what did you do sf? Phy provided artistic talent by providing the 759655 PENS that you saw, and also the drawings on the slips of paper to spruce up the "guest book".


The Dancers!!! VIVA SALSA mi amigos!!

the performance was fantastic, RAVES! i tell you!
Such a pity adeline wasnt with us, nor in the mood to celebrate with me. I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND. I am just sorry I cannot be of much help, but do tell me when I CAN!

The social dancing was performance in itself too.. :D got alot of pple interested in it.
and thank you for agreeing to bring the music and doing the lil' line dance..
LUTH YOU WERE SO PRO.. *lol*


The MUSICIANS..

Daniel, i'll put you with your trumpet here coz well, it was YOU that agreed to play a song or 2 at first.. but its because you did agree to it, infact.. you were the one that convinced me to even do a lil performance in the first place, when i was rambling that my mother was being too precocious to expect my friends to perform. But it snowballed from there..

Jason and Derek, the HO BROTHERS, J on drums and Derek on bass guitar. You guys were such great sports when i brought up the idea at Harry's. And to derek, thanks for just agreeing on the spot, when that was the 1st day I met you! *incredible*..

Along with Josh, the guitarist.. he was a sport too. (sorry, but i dont think i'll sing at harry's at all.. if i've stage fright at my birthday, It'll be WORSE at harry's) and his friend, the other bassist that jammed with Daniel my didi - on the drums - GOOD MUSIC for pple who didnt meet up.. SWELL JAMMIN' IN ITSELF!

TO LEON!!!!! you were supposed to play, but you didnt. you came early to help, and I was busy already... YOU STILL OwE ME A FULL DAY WORTH OF MEALS NOW!! just... thank you for just being there.. :) and for the lovely earrings that i was wearing the whole night! you sure you designed it? *chuckle*

And Drew.. the DUET.. *oops* it didnt come out as well as practice :/ *sigh* my fault, I forgot lyrics :( hey, but the audience didnt notice!

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my dear guests i'm so sorry i had to "categorize" you. It was commented that it seemed like a pre wedding party :S SHEESH! no, i'm too young, and i'm still very much single.
Your presence, the life, the love, the energy, the gifts.. thank you all so much.

I was so flustered. but really, thank you for coming. I WILL NEVER HOST AOTHER PARTY ..... not any time soon at least..



but Do give comments on the party ok?



I'd like to know if you enjoyed yourselves; if it was something differnt; what was the most interesting?; ANYTHING! I wanna make a scrap book out of this! :D

for those who walked in when there was no one at the reception table, and you havent seen the scraps of paper with funny hand drawn designs on them... Thats my "guest book". Could i implore you to just pen a few lines for my personal keepsake?

I'm so sorry I couldnt spend time with you individually, but thats the Opportunity Cost - Bash vs Inimacy. Something I had to decide on. I chose bash, since i've never hosted a party before, much lest organize one! I hope i did a decent job :/

So, Do comment! THANKS!!

Its My P.A.R.T.Y

I scrambled out of bed on saturday thinking i was late!

but i wasn't.

I remembered the unfinished sewing, but i was too busy with other preparations for both the Talent Hunt, and my Party that night that i left the sewing for later...

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The few of us were supposed to meet at 1pm, at PS. The "competition" was at 2pm, and we were the 4th in line. Also, the only SALSA group among all the hiphop and cheerleading "contestants".

THEY WERE LATE!
had to rush the make up, and I TOTALLY FORGOT abt the sewing!!!! until the last minute.
I am just SO LUCKY to have my sis, and her 2 friends who came early to watch us..
Phyllis and stephanie, THANK YOU!! helping us rush about!

Oh, SF and friends met early to get me a present too. Got me a necklace that went very well with my black number that i intended to wear for my party. It also went fantastically well with my spag top that i was wearing aft the PS Talent Hunt performance. - I SAY, GOOD CHOICE!

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The dancing on stage was apparantly lacking energy, as said by the 3 judges. oh well, I HAVE STAGE FRIGHT!
but we were almost immediately approached by the Chinggay 2005 Program Manager/ Director, i cant remember what she said her title was, and she said that she'd contact us again coz she hopes to put us up on 2 floats for Chinggay!!!!

TWO FLOATS!!! she mentioned 3 couples on each float.. so.. we only have 3 couples.. *how?*bimbo ponders*

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Excitement fades as quickly as it arrived. The heat was UNBEARABLE esp aft dancing and melting under the tentage.

A late lunch was next on the agenda. || I HAVE NO MONEY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT. ||

NO FISH AND CO, NO CAFE CARTEL... unless you want to treat me.

But we ended up at cartel, and I had bread and water (complimentary).. and pinched off those who didnt want to finish their food. Deb's sis, Tabby, and her mum, Auntie Susan came round with Faith, Deb's 4month old niece to support too.. so I met faith for the First time, even thou they stay 5 mins away from me, and I sometimes send deb home when she's not going over to eddie's *bleh*

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So we left PS at ard 5pm.. took the train to Clarke Quay and realised that the River Valley bldg wasnt as near as we thought it would be. 2 bus stops away. SF, phyllis and steph were my very helpful and pretty receptionists. They did a fantastic job.. until they got bored sometime half way and went in to "flirt" with the old boys - my friends. TSK TSK TSK!!

To the 3 of you.. Lucky i'm there.. like I said, they're all v "se-lang"!! If i'm not there, you better not "flirt" ok!

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So the preparations, were in full swing.. decor was coming up, the "guest book" was prepared by the 3 girls, and a few other pple helped out with the desinging of the cards..



Everything was good.. AND I MANAGED TO SHOWER! YAAAY!!! I didnt know i could shower there.. the bathroom was better than expected! NTU almumi gym. haha

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730 came and went... (see abv pic) a few pple dribbled in.. but the crowd started coming in ard 8... and it went full swing..

dinner was served... THe music was playing.. Social salsa was the hot fav.. coz if i played jazz, my salsa kakis were sitting down with twitching legs!!

Phelica arrived with her date.. hehe.. and her date totally bowled me over!! Her date was supposed to be a surprise.. And I SERIOUSLY thought it wld be a GUY.... But it was ALETHEA. And I was overwhelmed that alet actually came back for me, coz she was actually only coming back on the 18 of december, or sometime ard then. And i kinda.. burst into tears.. .. how embarrassing! :S


Lotsa running ard. I was so flustered. but really, thank you for coming. I WILL NEVER HOST AOTHER PARTY ..... not any time soon at least.. but Do give comments on the party ok?

We were dancing alot, and had some performances..

Salsa performance by my very close salsa friends... and the Band

who came together not knowing each other, but met one week before to brew something for me!

For all the presents, and the love and laughter that came along with it.

I've so many people to thank .. They made my birthday SO MEMORABLE, personally. It went thru a few weeks of planning and meetin up.. and I CANNOT bring myself to just give send you an SMS.. but I will state here that I will update you when all the stuff is up.. i'm just really SLOW.. yeah yeah, "chinfee the sloth" :P

I could never express the stirring feelings I had when I saw so many people who'd take time off just to celebrate with me.
Thank you all so much.
but the one i hafta thank, coz she got the place - is mum

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Most of the party left before midnight.. *phew*
was quite burned out from the whole days activities.. but i managed to do a couple of dances, and KTV int he room.. we finally packed up to leave at 2ish..

and my other surprise came. Brian P. whom i thought was still in Australia, came down to river valley to meet me.. just for that few minutes..
and we were all packed up and carrying stuff to the cars.

Hey BP, sorry you couldnt make it.. but am touched that you still came down even thou I said we were all gonna leave ...

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had bak kut teh just down the road, before Mhd Sultan with some of my relatives from the maternal side of the family. I didnt eat much during my party.. sighz, we had extra food, but it was all cold anyway.

By the time i got home, i was .. STONED.

skimmed thru the presents.. even now, i havent looked at each individually :S
will make time for it!!

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and that was that.