I was only 21yrs old when I first met them, my uni frens. Now, each of us are either going into our 30s or already in 30s. We were one gang detached from the rest in that lecture hall of more than 50 people, whom I can hardly recall their names or faces.
Frankly, I was a bit apprehensive about going for the dinner gathering last night. It's been more than a year since we've met, I might forget how comfortable it is to talk to them and kinda reluctant to update my life's no-updates. And my dear partner-in-crime, Lena, couldnt make it. Thank goodness for the other one-third, Wenda :)
But...I didn't regret one bit! We had a great dinner, joking around and teasing one another, and even debates on whether love sustains a relationship or is it friendship. It was like a renewed friendship. Each one remembers details of another.
Roundtable introduction was necessary still. Varied from "I'm not planning to have kids" to "I want to look for a China wife!" Then, it was my turn....It seems like a stereotyped perception that all Malay girls marry at a young age. (Well, in the first place, I don't think I'm considered "young age" still right?) Being the only Malay girl in the gang, eyes were on me waiting for me to announce "I'm getting married really soon!" Not!
Amazingly, it was Darence who remembers how long I was in my previous rship and my then-boyfriend fetching me from school with his bike. I thought it was girls who remember better! I didnt even remember that!
Received wise words of encouragement and advice from them. Well, Lena and I have each other's company :p Btw, Wenda...Lena will kill us for hinting to Jonathan that Lena is still single!
Next meeting, housewarming @ Wenda's new lovenest. Been appointed the secretary and chef for the upcoming gathering.