Sometimes I wonder why is that the friends that we have around us will forever be ‘friends’ and never leave our side, but rather people closer to you like, spouses or lovers, when separated, they never look each other up?
Are words like, “Let’s keep in touch” and “See you around” just a formality, or do they really mean it?
Is it a culture that we have? Or is it a mental barrier? Or are there any other reasons? I don’t think I’m here to analyse anything. It’s just a thought. Isn’t it weird?
Right. People out there might be wondering what provoked this thought.
The truth is, that’s what I see happening to the people around me. After breaking up with someone dear to them, I seldom see them keeping in contact with that person anymore. Especially those my age, probably we’re naïve and perhaps dumb, relationships are usually taken too seriously, and that the friendship that they used to share before it developed into “relationships” disintegrates when things don’t go smoothly for the “relationship”.
I mean, why can’t they just be friends like how it was before? Is it too difficult because of certain issues that “cannot be explained”? In that case, ain’t it a waste? Not only you’ve lost someone dear to you, but going along with that might be a friend who can probably accompany you through the rest of your life, as a really close and understanding someone who can always be there to lend a helping hand or a listening ear?
Perhaps I’m skeptical. Maybe I’m saying this because I’m not THAT attractive who can possibly have all the girls down the street faint for me, and I don’t give a bother on how many girls I break up with because I know the next one is just round the darn corner. Or perhaps I value friendship a little bit more than the many people out there.
Who cares? Fact is, if you think that, that person is not “the one”, and then just maybe we shouldn’t “try things out”. Why take a chance between short term “thrill” and long term “companionship”? Why not just, be FRIENDS. I think that’ll be good.
Anyway, went out with Belinda yesterday. And I was late for 30mins! Oops. Haha. Walked down to Suntec and checked out B&J ice cream and realised that we would rather spend the money at CBeans. We shared a pure chocolate and a cranberry cake. On a budget. But it was nice.
Walked around and headed down to Marina. We tried out nail polishes on my right thumb. It’s still a little golden by the way. =P Checked out some perfume and cologne. They were REALLY expensive. Maybe will get someone to get it from the DFS next time.
Then we went shooting dinosaurs at the arcades. It’s this Jurassic park shooting game where gamers will sit in this car-like machine and start shooting the crap out of the cold blooded lizards. The last time I played this… hmmm… Long way back. Haha. Saw the 2 players “push-push” game that we once played at Marina Bay during the army open house. It’s when players are required to out-wit and out-muscle each other by pushing this swerving “handle” against each other. The memories are still vivid. It seemed like yesterday. =)
Mr YZ didn’t want to have dinner with Ber, so accompanied her to dinner. She had Ban Mian and I had a plate of fruits. And I seriously doubt that the Ban Mian girl is flirting. Maybe it’s just her way of talking. You know? Anyway, I think Qiulian has monopolized the entire ban mian industry in Singapore. Everywhere you go, you see them. It first started off at Bishan S11 near J8. That was the very first stall, back in my primary school days. And now, it’s EVERYWHERE. Even our famous airport has it. Wonder how much they earn by selling it. $2.50 in coffee shops and hawkers. $3.50 at food courts and air conditioned eateries. Just how much do they earn… hmmmmmmmmmmm.
I think pineapple is nice. But it’s hard to prepare at home. You need a really well sharpened knife to skin it.
Took a bus back home and did some reading. Had a little tiff back home but it’s all resolved. Thank God! =)
Decided to be a good boy and stayed home the entire day. I took the liberty to iron ALL the shirts in the cupboard, and spent 2 hours to complete the feat. I think I ironed at LEAST 20-25 pieces of clothing and I used up 1 litre of water (for spraying). Am proud of myself. *pat on back*
It’s the NBA finals tomorrow morning and the World Cup at night. Tuition with Celest in the afternoon. Gonna see her exam papers. Wonder what went wrong for her exams. It’s gonna be a long day. =)
Are words like, “Let’s keep in touch” and “See you around” just a formality, or do they really mean it?
Is it a culture that we have? Or is it a mental barrier? Or are there any other reasons? I don’t think I’m here to analyse anything. It’s just a thought. Isn’t it weird?
Right. People out there might be wondering what provoked this thought.
The truth is, that’s what I see happening to the people around me. After breaking up with someone dear to them, I seldom see them keeping in contact with that person anymore. Especially those my age, probably we’re naïve and perhaps dumb, relationships are usually taken too seriously, and that the friendship that they used to share before it developed into “relationships” disintegrates when things don’t go smoothly for the “relationship”.
I mean, why can’t they just be friends like how it was before? Is it too difficult because of certain issues that “cannot be explained”? In that case, ain’t it a waste? Not only you’ve lost someone dear to you, but going along with that might be a friend who can probably accompany you through the rest of your life, as a really close and understanding someone who can always be there to lend a helping hand or a listening ear?
Perhaps I’m skeptical. Maybe I’m saying this because I’m not THAT attractive who can possibly have all the girls down the street faint for me, and I don’t give a bother on how many girls I break up with because I know the next one is just round the darn corner. Or perhaps I value friendship a little bit more than the many people out there.
Who cares? Fact is, if you think that, that person is not “the one”, and then just maybe we shouldn’t “try things out”. Why take a chance between short term “thrill” and long term “companionship”? Why not just, be FRIENDS. I think that’ll be good.
Anyway, went out with Belinda yesterday. And I was late for 30mins! Oops. Haha. Walked down to Suntec and checked out B&J ice cream and realised that we would rather spend the money at CBeans. We shared a pure chocolate and a cranberry cake. On a budget. But it was nice.
Walked around and headed down to Marina. We tried out nail polishes on my right thumb. It’s still a little golden by the way. =P Checked out some perfume and cologne. They were REALLY expensive. Maybe will get someone to get it from the DFS next time.
Then we went shooting dinosaurs at the arcades. It’s this Jurassic park shooting game where gamers will sit in this car-like machine and start shooting the crap out of the cold blooded lizards. The last time I played this… hmmm… Long way back. Haha. Saw the 2 players “push-push” game that we once played at Marina Bay during the army open house. It’s when players are required to out-wit and out-muscle each other by pushing this swerving “handle” against each other. The memories are still vivid. It seemed like yesterday. =)
Mr YZ didn’t want to have dinner with Ber, so accompanied her to dinner. She had Ban Mian and I had a plate of fruits. And I seriously doubt that the Ban Mian girl is flirting. Maybe it’s just her way of talking. You know? Anyway, I think Qiulian has monopolized the entire ban mian industry in Singapore. Everywhere you go, you see them. It first started off at Bishan S11 near J8. That was the very first stall, back in my primary school days. And now, it’s EVERYWHERE. Even our famous airport has it. Wonder how much they earn by selling it. $2.50 in coffee shops and hawkers. $3.50 at food courts and air conditioned eateries. Just how much do they earn… hmmmmmmmmmmm.
I think pineapple is nice. But it’s hard to prepare at home. You need a really well sharpened knife to skin it.
Took a bus back home and did some reading. Had a little tiff back home but it’s all resolved. Thank God! =)
Decided to be a good boy and stayed home the entire day. I took the liberty to iron ALL the shirts in the cupboard, and spent 2 hours to complete the feat. I think I ironed at LEAST 20-25 pieces of clothing and I used up 1 litre of water (for spraying). Am proud of myself. *pat on back*
It’s the NBA finals tomorrow morning and the World Cup at night. Tuition with Celest in the afternoon. Gonna see her exam papers. Wonder what went wrong for her exams. It’s gonna be a long day. =)
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