Foreign Freedom

Reader,

Should I include today into the bigger picture, it has been A WEEK since my nose decided to run like a water tap and spray bits of snot and mucus on friends' shirts and belongings. I guess the flu bug decided that since I've been too healthy for such a long time, it's about time I fell sick anyway.

Then again, to say I was only occupied with rest and recuperation would really be a downright lie, because on the contrary, the past days were filled to the brim with activities, people to meet, deadlines to adhere to, and endless food to eat.

In short, I was a very happy person. :D

For this whole week, it felt different in the sense that it was the first time since my father's hospitalization that I was free from my responsibilities at home. From the usual rigid timetable I follow on a daily basis, I suddenly find that, I had freedom...

I didn't have to wake up early, I didn't have to cook, I didn't have to boil mother's lemon grass remedy, I didn't have to sync in whatever duties I had to suit my father's activities, I didn't have to ask permission, I didn't have ANYTHING TO HOLD ME BACK.

Scary...

Besides running around sniffing and coughing, I still had alot of fun. Yet, after sending Perry off to Singapore this morning, I was more than happy for my life to return to it's normalities once more.

For starters, I plan to boil some miso soup and steam some fish for tonight's dinner.

As much as he's trying to hide it, I can sense that dad's equally as happy to have me to dote on him every day again.

Heehee.

Want some fish? :D

Two Years Old

Reader,

Today, Cheesetal is two years old.

You know, it scares me that it's first birthday feels just like yesterday.

The so yesterday phrase is pretty much overused, but, oh well.

Two years ago, blogging/writing/rambling...whatever, had emerged as a current obsession at that point of time, and surprisingly, it was a fad that I did not grow to be tired of, but rather, the exact opposite.

It proved to be very therapeutic to express my thoughts in writing, so much so that acquaintances claimed that this colourful page provided more information to the world wide web than I would verbally let out in real life.

I couldn't agree more. :)

The variety of it's content lead me to realise how eventful my supposedly uneventful life actually is all this while:

There were times where I was extremely happy, angry and sad.

There were times where I laughed my heart out at what funny things I could do.

There were the times where I fell out, and where I fell in love.

There were those brief moments of my last highschool days, my entire college memoirs, and finally to the in-between phase of doing absolutely nothing before beginning university.

I have traveled to many places, did things I never thought I would, and met people who have become a significant part of my life.

All this, I had shared with/in/via Cheesetal.

Happy 2nd Birthday...

Till the day comes where I choose to call my writing days an end, may I continue to make the best out of it, and vice versa.

Epoch

Reader,

Time is relative, by nature.

It all started when father casually said that he is trying to catch up on whatever time he has now, for there is not much time left to spare.

To which, I (obviously) rebutted by saying, "Like duhhh, with me around, you have time la okay."

-___-"

Comfortable silence followed soon after, and I realised the truth in what I had just stated -

Everyone has time.

We are just influenced by the mountains of priorities and self-inflicted pursuits that pile on top of one another, forming a massive vortex that eventually traps us for months, even years, to come. In the journey of attempting to vanquish off these layers, our lives have as though become one with those layers itself, distorting what we initially set out to achieve, or not achieve.

It is thus, that we feel there is no time.

Only those who eventually realize what is truly important, who is not fooled by momentary distractions that merely add up to temporary satisfaction that we appreciate what the essence to live actually brings.

We need to make time.

Like I just said, my father has a substantial amount of time.

All the time in the world, I must say.

Reader,

Shauna

Weishya

Carmen

Xiao Thoong

Perry

Amanda Tham

Oi Lum

Marcus

Jason Kuan

Chang Wen Jinn

Jeremy Kuan

Tek Yit

Daniel

Adeline

Michelle

Shaun Tan

Yun Yee

Jay Dee

Alya

Lee Ching

How did you meet Oi Lum?
Through Youth Section; back then, when she still had short hair. :)

What would you do if you had never met Michelle?

College life would have been boring...

What would you do if Lee Ching and Shauna dated?
She'll be my sister-in-law OH AM BEE.

Have you ever seen Yun Yee cry?
I have, a few times.

Would Carmen and Amanda make a good couple?
I would like to think that the whole girl and girl combo isn't a really good idea.

Would Xiao Thoong and Shaun Tan make a good couple?
Honestly, not really. :)

Describe Alya.
She is funnily random, in a good way. Hee.

Do you like Yun Yee?
YES FULLSTOP.

Do you think Lee Ching is attractive?
Yes, especially her eyes.

What's Perry's fave colour?
If I am not mistaken, he is into all things colourful. But, maybe, blue/purple would be a favourite.

When was the last time you talked to Jason Kuan?
Yesterday, via Twitter.

What language does Jeremy Kuan speak?
English, Malay, Mandarin, sign language, and mind language. :D

Who is Daniel going out with?
At the moment, no one.

What year is Shaun Tan in?
He's nineteen this year.

What is Adeline's fave music?
Emo boybands. Haha!

Would you ever date Oi Lum?
Been there, done that.

Would you ever date Carmen?
Been there, done that.

Where does Jay Dee live?
Five minutes away from my house.

What's the best thing about Xiao Thoong?
Her ability to multitask =/

What would you like to tell Chang Wen Jinn right now?
You are always in my thoughts, and good luck for SPM.

What is the best thing about Tek Yit?
Her longing for fun and excitement. :)

Have you ever kissed Shauna?
No. -___-"

What's the best memory you have of Chang Wen Jinn?
The times we had ice-cream together!

When is the next time you'll be seeing Xiao Thoong?
This weekend!!!

Is Weishya pretty?
Yes, both physically and mentally.

What was your first impression of Perry?
Charismatic, I suppose.

How did you meet Amanda?
She was a classmate of mine in college.

Is Daniel your best friend?
He is more like a brother ever since the days of getting to know one another.

Describe Jeremy Kuan.
Spontaneous and has red hair.

Have you seen Jay Dee in the last month?
No... D:

When was the last time you saw Shaun Tan?

Last month, when we both met up for lunch at Sakae Sushi.

Have you been to Shauna's house?
Since we both live together, I say yes...

When's the next time you'll see Marcus?
Upcoming january! :D

Are you really close to Amanda?
I am unashamed of being a religious follower of fishnet02.blogspot.com

Have you been to the movies with Xiao Thoong?
Not yet.

Have you gotten in trouble with Marcus?
Does being lame spell trouble?

What did Yun Yee write on your wall?
Bad memory, sorry. :)

Would you give Weishya a hug?
All the time.

When have you lied to Adeline?
Not lied; kept quiet, yes.

Do you know a secret about Tek Yit?
I think so. Hee.

Has Jay Dee met your mother?

Yes.

Future

Reader,

Ten years from now,

I will say,

"Oh, so you are having some problems of your own, I presume? Well, I would like to help, but I believe there is someone else whom you'll want to see for a second opinion and better advice. She is a psychologist, and as far as I am aware, her qualifications and experience would be worthwhile for you to approach for a substantial opinion. Her name is Carmen Kong, and it just so happened, that her centre is located just across the street from here..."

Ten years from now,

Carmen will say,

"Believe me, I myself am terrified of dentists, but there is this one person I know who is unlike any other teeth handlers I have met before! She goes by the name of Crystal Chow, and she is known to be quite gentle and efficient at the same time. Check out her clinic, since it's only a few doors away from here. Trust me..."

As for Weishya,

Ten years from now,

Carmen and I will say,

"Hmmm, talking about all them taxes and financial blues, we actually found a reliable accountant to aid us in all our money matters and whatnot. Szetoo Weishya happens to be quite a famed character in the accounting world, and we are lucky for her commitment to take charge in managing our funds for both our careers! We would recommend her, absolutely..."

Ten years from now,

When people one day see the three of us meeting up to chat and laugh over little tea cups and dim sum,

They will say,

"WAHHHHHHH WHAT IS THIS MAN. CON JOB AH?!"