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December 25, 2002
Joy To The Night
Last night wasn't too shabby.
Went for a Christmas Eve dinner of steamboat at a friend's sister's place. It was strange. Mingling with strangers, being the date of a friend whom everyone knows its strictly platonic and being among other REAL and romantic couples. It's kinda awkward in a way, you know?
But it was fun. Meeting strangers are good cuz you don't give yourself away, you will never walk away hurt. They are different people. Mandarin-speaking, easy-going folks. When I tried to talk about books or movies or politics, they looked slightly shocked, so I kept quiet for the rest of the dinner and enjoyed my dinner, which was really rather delicious.
Adjourned to Embassy at Esplanade thereafter. It's bizzare, my friends, my friend's friends, my son's friends - all from different walks of lives, all together.
I liked Embassy, especially after going to the hooligan-filled absolutely appalling, totally bad music - Madam Wong's, the night before, I really liked Embassy. Maybe also because I liked the company, and I get 5-dollar Tequilas from the Tequila Man. :) Maybe because I really enjoyed the company - intermeshed friendly strangers and good close friends. I'm really glad Jiaying and son decided to go. I've never noticed and said it out. But I realised son has been with me every Christmas Eve night, and his presence always make the difference for me. His hug, his time-off checking out his babes for me, and all. Makes me feel special :)
Thanks. I had the fun, cept that its a disappointment we couldnt stay till four because the music was just beginning to get better. Go to Embassy on a Tuesday night, anybody?
Gotta go for a movie later before going for THAT annual Christmas party. WIll I get through it like how I got through last night? I hope so.
I had a good night last night. Because I survived it. With no tears.
With no tears. Tho' they almost did come falling down for a while.
Posted by lainey at December 25, 2002 11:06 AM