time does pass exceptionally fast as you grow older, i am officially twentyone and legal. beat that. this is without a doubt the most fulfilling celebration i've done and (financial damage aside) i honestly wouldnt have done it differently. heres the recap:
13.02.09 Val, Freesia, Charissa and i had dinner at marmalade pantry, they dolled up our table beautifully. then, god knows what got into me i turned down an intimate night at eastcoast and suggested we get smashed (their eyeballs literally popped and rolled around the floor). next thing i know we were seated at DoubleO with shots on the table. after my 7th consecutive mix of shots, i was prancing around our table like a retard in my drunken stupor. when the last 2 came, all i remembered was pushing people away from me (while they attempt to kiss me, which they did eventually by the way) and feeling like i took a trip to hell and never came back. it was horri-ble.
14.02.09 Barely 4 hours of sleep later, i awoke from a violently thumping heart and a throbbing headache "ouh shit! they (my cousins) are coming in 3 hours time". when they finally arrived, i was certain my big family party/celebration was going to be ruined and as my lethargy killed my little cousins excitement, i was filled was tremendous guilt! im telling you there was an atomic bomb ticking away in all of us while we spent the afternoon decorating. somehow, rehearsing our roles for the night brought the zest back and we were Ready, i could feel it (oh btw, i never went back to sleep)! with a blink of an eye, the night came and went (too quickly). if it makes sense, the fun i had came from watching them having fun. it was very memorable.
18.02.09 Stepped into office as i do on every mundane morning and to my surprise was two paper bags on my table (i knew immediately it was from Yann), i tore them open and yelped at what was infront of me; 2 STARBUCKS MUG ohhmygod! later at night, i met Alicia for dinner. another sneaky girl. she made me walk to collect a pair of havaianas meant for me (but of course i saw through her)!
20.02.09 Jumped off bed early to get ink(ed) with deer Oke, hehe. oh and may i just say this, it hurt like a biatch and i got Oke to get the exact same ink on her. we strolled over to lido and caught Hes Just Not That Into You (dumb and poorly put together) and had the most enjoyable time eating icecream. okay i know i said i wouldnt have done anything differently, but This is the only thing i'd beat myself up thinking about. i left orchard for home to complete my assignment due 3 days later. later at night, dad drove me to mama house where Amanda, Huiyi and i counted down to the last second of the day.
21.02.09 I left home at 4pm to meet Clarice before proceeding to collect speakers from dad and carrefour to grab some beverages. we had soo much to carry i was cursing to her throughout when she suddenly said "clara is coming here soon with some people, its a surprise. ohman you are going to be very very surprised". 5mins later, i notice movement and chuckles where Clarice was standing (blocked by a column), i walked towards her and there appears Clara, Chin Xiuwen, Gwen and Gina "OHMYGODDDDDD!" We got to my office and started setting things up, albeit leaving a note on the invite stating "strictly no latecomers" my dear friends started pouring in after 730pm. so anyway after 1 birthday cake (and another one i brought home) 6 large pizzas (we ordered 10 large pizzas btw bleedy hell man), 7 bottles of drinks, pictures, alot of catching up and laughters, we cleared up and the few of us left for Rebel. so yeap, i am still seriously surprised by the number of turn ups and am so genuinely touched for every single one of you who came. it is extremely comforting to see how all of you are the same old wacky bunch of nincompoops we were at lorong ah soo. Thank you :)
with this, i convey my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for a well spent 21st, which wouldnt have been as spectacular as it was if not for every single one of the blessings, gifts and attendance from my dearest family and friends. until the next party, tata!
