Came and Gone

CNY came and gone... after those few days of travelling, it was an real eye-opener to be in another country celebrating the festival, even though I was all by myself.

Now having tasted what it is like in another country when CNY falls, the thought of spending another one next year in another country took root. But I did some mental sums and it would seem that I might be onboard celebrating instead. (what a wet blanket... was hoping to head to Laos for the celebration) *twiddles thumbs, hope for miracle... chuckles*

Last sat was reading an article, condemning how ridiculously quiet Chinatown becomes after the eve. Streets were cleaned up as quickly as the crowd went off. On the first day, a newly arrived person would think Chinatown have become a ghost town. Comparing to what I have seen in Bangkok, it certainly makes more sense to be away for the festival among the younger generation. Values degrading? Very much and very thankful to, among all other factors, our westernisation.

On this westernisation issue, there is much fuel for debate... probably I shall put up another topic to blab over.

Valentines day came and gone as well. I did nothing much unusual. Only had a lunch with a friend in my alma mata. And over lunch, the conversation went around and touched on my singlehood. My friend came up with the suggestion that I should go try lunchactually.com.

The notion of such means and Vietnam brides (also came up during my class gathering on Sat 12 Feb) seems to slip off my shoulders *too slippery haha*

Both this friend and my classmate popped the same statement over how I would be able to find my OTHER half when I continue on with my career path. *Great minds think alike?!*

Over the years many have asked me if I ever felt lonely. I have this para-quote
"Being alone is being alone
Being lonely is fear of being alone...."

Besides in my line of work, I have accustomed to being by myself for long periods of time (though I get very 'naggy' in my emails... trust me. It (email) is probably an avenue where I could express myself anything anywhere. Hey, do not be surprised that I find myself naggy at times too! *LAUGHS*) So 'Ji Mo' and 'Gu Du' have became part of my life that I have got so used that I can get uneasy and claustraphobic over the evening, weekend crowds in shopping centres and public areas.

I probably did not ever spend a meaningful Vday before for the record. Infact, I barely spend any special days together with my other half in my previous relations. Boils down to the fact that I come and go off before anyone realised that I have came back to SG *laughs*

So even as the big 30 comes looming in about a year's time and everyone around me, including my best friend is tying the knot... (Sang gor lou chan... chong chi bei kuan = cantonese rhyme aimed to dig at bridegrooms, erm, not really good in translating this part though, bear with me *laughs again*)

Time flies and I would soon step back into my 'twilight zone' *plays tune as enhancement effect*
It might then be a long period before I can really get down to sit in front of a internet connection. Probably when you see my 'rare' posting, it is very probably that I have already finished my next contract. *smiles*

Quite heavy reading today... and there is much more coming in coming editions. Do not fret... I have not finished resting at home yet, OK!? Stay tuned.

Cheers
HJ