21.10.2010

I had great dinner with Fiz and Cin today. It's been quite some time we last met, and I had indeed flew kite twice before this round.

Venue's at this little place along Evan's, and I'm quite familiar with the place, I must say, thanks to Mr Prata Cafe!

The night's topic was on ME. I'm glad these friends of 20 years (well, one was when we meet in Sec1, the other I think was in Sec3) are still hanging around me well, and are great pillars of strength. It's not about who owns a bigger car, house or a better career, but true life challenges that we are facing, and am not afraid to share with each other. There's no shame, no fear to speak up. That liberation is priceless. Afterall in my line of work and some aspects in my personal life, I often have to tread with care of what I say because many around me are sensitive or political. And it doesn't help that I am the sort who speaks up my mind with limited flowery vocabularies.

I also learnt it's through such catching-up sessions that I realise just how fortunate I am in other aspects of my life.  After all, I accept that life is never fair. It's what I choose to focus on to be appreciative of at the end of each day.

To quote what Cin said yesterday after dinner that she found renewed strength to go on with her challenges, I also realise I am indeed blessed with true friendship, loving parents and siblings and found a confidant in my life this year, whom I'm still learning to speak up my mind without fear of being judged.

Waiting for you to be back soon.