Fridays were happy hours for WK and his family as the children could sleep late and have special meals. I thought that was a great idea and have enjoyed many happy hours at their home. Once his boy announced "I like today!" We were just thrilled that being happy was so simple - have a bunch of friends home for a meal and just yak the night away!
I celebrated a friend's birthday once at my home. Things were pretty rough that year as her dad and dad in-law took turns to be hospitalised. I got her family, WK's family and some friends and we had a great time. I realised I like fussing about getting food and water and then the party takes a life of its own once everyone feels at home.
I began doing it more since upgrading to air-conditioning and friends from overseas started passing by. Its a tight venue but it meant really getting the guests combination right. Today's was the best yet!
It started with a "hi" when I was on line and the surprise that A from USA is actually back in Malaysia and coming to Singapore. So the date was set and everyone on the list could come. It was a joyful surprise when a missed favourite appeared before A. The excitement and chatter was music to my ears. Then someone's 92 kg brother did come with his wife and that was icing on the cake as we were like friends all over again with spouses included!
Why am I so happy?
I think it is about looking back. There is so much memory with one another that meeting again is such a highlight. There were short versions of updates and quick snapshots of what's happening. We were not tired of repeating our stories for the 10th time or more. There was depth as we noted how we have grown and changed. We were not pining for more times like this but just so thrilled we had a time like this.
This is a happy hour! So much have happened while we were apart and we have a chance to spill freely as we are a community with shared history. We were young together.
I celebrated a friend's birthday once at my home. Things were pretty rough that year as her dad and dad in-law took turns to be hospitalised. I got her family, WK's family and some friends and we had a great time. I realised I like fussing about getting food and water and then the party takes a life of its own once everyone feels at home.
I began doing it more since upgrading to air-conditioning and friends from overseas started passing by. Its a tight venue but it meant really getting the guests combination right. Today's was the best yet!
It started with a "hi" when I was on line and the surprise that A from USA is actually back in Malaysia and coming to Singapore. So the date was set and everyone on the list could come. It was a joyful surprise when a missed favourite appeared before A. The excitement and chatter was music to my ears. Then someone's 92 kg brother did come with his wife and that was icing on the cake as we were like friends all over again with spouses included!
Why am I so happy?
I think it is about looking back. There is so much memory with one another that meeting again is such a highlight. There were short versions of updates and quick snapshots of what's happening. We were not tired of repeating our stories for the 10th time or more. There was depth as we noted how we have grown and changed. We were not pining for more times like this but just so thrilled we had a time like this.
This is a happy hour! So much have happened while we were apart and we have a chance to spill freely as we are a community with shared history. We were young together.
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