Complexity meets simplicity..
the mode of celebration this year is a distinct contrast to that of last year. instead of big crowds, i've settled on personal one-on-one meetups this time round, quality instead of quantity. first up on the list was Jamie. met up with him at holland village at 2200 last night. though by that time, most of the people were walking out instead of heading in. dinner at Breko was great followed by aimless walking around the neighbourhood since most of the shops were closed by then. finally i decided to spare him the torture and we parted ways. next up on the list will be lunch with Val at Wang Chai and dinner with Le Wei at Brewerkz. who cares if these add inches to my waistline. birthdays only come once a year!
this year i've been immensely blessed. birthday greetings from people who i least expected. after absence of many months of contact, it is a pleasant surprise to hear from them and heart-warming to know that they remembered. not forgetting my students who treat me like a part of their family. in particular the Min family who is so receptive and never fails to share their lives with me. Mrs Min whipped up a meal of delectable Korean cuisine for me yesterday. hence, lunch was authentically Korean. indeed, what more can i ask for? *.~
before i know it, the age of double swan (22) descends and with it the time of matchmaking. when everyone's wellwishes center around me finding my knight clad in shining armor, riding a white stallion. time to set down my criterium again, think they havent change much? in the order of importance though more or less, they are of fairly equal importance:
1. gentlemanly (acts like holding the door open, sending the girl home etc)
2. witty (no-brainer talks get on my nerves and bores me out)
3. humorous (jokes that are not offensive are good enough for entertainment)
4. family-oriented (not mummy's boy definitely!)
5. charismatic with a good sense of dressing (a person's style of dressing reflects their character)
and of course the person must be of same frequency as me. different bandwidth leads to serious miscommunication.
in any case, i am sure the right man will present himself at the right time. for now, i embrace singlehood! and lastly... Happy Birthday to myself~ ^.*
