date!

i always do term the word very loosely. given it isn't restricted to members of the opposite sex, my point is kind of proven. to me it's just an opportunity to know someone better, be it someone u just got to know, or someone u've always known in a grp setting but never got the chance to spend quality conversation time with, in an environment conducive to the exchange of ideas and thoughts. the process of which would benefit both parties in that insights are garnered and a lasting friendship is hopefully developed.

no first date (or second? haha) jitters. if there were, something would be really wrong. hahaha. haven't really gone out with anyone i was already considerably acquainted with and who knew most of my little habits and nuances - found it quite a novel and enjoyable process.

starting it off by jolting me at guardian.

discussing writing styles and recommending each other good reads. looking for a book whose title seemed more like a description (lol!). the aimlessly walking around (eh can we find a place to sit down? tired).

sitting at the alfresco area of mac and not e starbucks one w/o ordering ath. spending ages btw deciding on hk or jap food. then amusing me by asking me abt the other when we alr decided on one. enlightening me to the presence of a certain local singer who sounded gd.

ordering quite a lot of stuff which i never really touched until halfway thru. u finally discovering who J's source was, amidst other stories (drama series?). free veggies with weak sauce and the cold/chilled soba noodles with minced pork. not settling the bill and sitting there despite the table being cleared awhile ago.

checking out the nice choc shop at citylink. u trying to pull out the menu which was fixed in place, hehh.

introducing me to a movie with 3 strong female leads and a good plot. furiously (ok la, not exactly) taking pics of the quaint tea-brewing gizmo at TCC. complaining abt the osmanthus taste (dun like flowers then still order!). the cookie that disappointed u with its 'funny taste'.
your finally uttering the 'L' (no, it's not love. haha) word without prompting of any sort.

in-depth discussions. philosophical debates. insightful topics.

taking the train from cityhall to JE thru the NE line!! a good 3/2 hrs. perusing my notes throughout e hr after u alighted.

ur obvious inclination towards speaking in chinese
yet beautiful and well-crafted sentences in english.
ur contemplative and unassuming nature.
ur cheerful and easygoing disposition.
ur round face and short fringe (lol).
ur friendship and much-appreciated trust.

treasure the circumstances that brought both of you together.
eschew the past cos one should never be binded by past events.
cherish the sweet moments associated with the 1st.
a memory to keep for eternity; a story for the grandchildren.