Small treasures

Someone special said to me once,
"When you buy us or treat us expensive stuff, you make us feel like charity" (not exactly those words)

When this person said that, I was TOTALLY shocked! I mean, for me, spending money on friends and loved ones is just a way of showing, "Thanks! You've been an awesome person to me". I guess I realised this was my own shallow mistake, as they do say, 'Money isn't everything'.

For example, my christmas presents last year (2006) was the first time I actually went way over budget. I love my friends alot, and I even bought the guys presents (which I didn't use to). It didn't really matter to them as much as it mattered to me!!! I thought those presents would've at least showed I appreciated ALL of them and (okay, Yes this IS really shallow) I was hoping to be treated better.

As you can tell, I didn't get the "response" I wanted. Instead, a memorable lesson learned (which is indeed more worthy!)! DON'T EVER SPEND SO MUCH ON FRIENDS (LoL Just Kidding!!!). Okay, continuing to my point;

As many of you know, I'm leaving to the States! And of course, it's tradition to give the departing person a gift! And I did receive plenty of "early" angpaus from my relatives (Thank the Lord!). Plus, a few presents and free meals from friends~
It was then I realised, even though the gifts I received were small and miniscule, they meant a great deal to me!



This is what Chai Ann gave to me, and I really really love it!
It's cute, colourful, and it means alot because she took the trouble
and time to do something for me!


This is what Alvina did for me as well! (from Ben, Harold, Joel, Yin May).
It's a shirt which pictures in the front and a phrase at the back;
"In every friendship, we lose a part of ourselves and the best part"

See, the gifts wasn't as GRAND but it definitely was meaningful. I really appreciated each and every "departing" gift...
Thanks to;

• Wing Sun for the meal of Curry Seafood Laksa at Yu Ai (which is in PJ! Recommended)
• Chai Ann for the meal of Toasted Cheese Sandwiches at Boon Boon Cafe
• Alvina, Ben, Yin May, Brian, Harold and Joel for the planned dinner at Joel's and all the food each of you contributed

Okay, so... Just trying to push my point of
"The small things may end up to be the treasures of life"

Oh, I'm leaving on Monday. So, wish me all the best!


Later Days! (It's from Weekenders lah.. Sounds so 'chic'.. So i'm using it!)