ALERT: MASSIVE UPDATE FOR ARCHIVING PURPOSES
I need to get this entry over and done with first before it starts collecting dusts in my photobucket account. 'Terminator Salvation' movie review will be done after this.
Okay, go!
So yesterday, June 14th was my birthday. If you have forgotten, shame on you! It was not so much of a big deal since I am just turning a year older. Okay, maybe I am a little concern that I am forced to give up the "1" and usher in the "2" with open arms. Turning 20 makes me feel old. But definitely, I am young at heart. *grins*
I fell asleep on my living room floor while watching the telly. The following morning, Mom and Dad woke up just to wish me 'Happy Birthday' before they left for Malaysia. As much as I wanted to tag along, I have Phil Youth rehearsal in the afternoon. Rehearsal was alright - maybe because I was tired from lack of sleep the night before.
Planned to head home and have Maggi after Phil Youth because I was hungry. And with my bulky and heavy instrument, I wanted to just head home fast; before I lose my sense of touch in my arms.
When I arrived at my front door, attached to the gate was a small piece of orange paper with little words. Written were some instructions telling me that my day isn't over yet and that I need to shower immediately, and wait for the next clue at 7:50PM. I immediately sensed that it must be the work of KBBG. A little suspicious of that small note, I entered the house slowly. Believe it or not, I was THAT afraid to enter.
I showered and got changed. And at around 8PM I received another clue via SMS - from Nina. The next instruction was to head out to my shoe rack for the next clue and which the subsequent clue directed me to the mailbox.
I was instructed to walk around the jogging track once if I wanted to receive the next clue. I seriously felt like an idiot walking aimlessly, smiling to myself thinking what could happen next. I looked around and see no one I recognise. Upon completing that one round, I received another clue. Oh brother! The clue directed me to a nearby lift lobby and another clue was pasted on the wall.
"Now, look for the 'Happy Birthday' sign,
where people would be kicking each other's asses off"
where people would be kicking each other's asses off"
The moment I read that message, I mumbled "What the heck?! Where am I suppose to go now?!". I walked around the area and little did they know that I am about to surprise them. I was supposed to enter from the front but I brought myself from the back instead. Haha! Apparently, the birthday sign was hanging on the fence of a basketball court - Teakwando practice happens there every Sunday.
Walked towards them, and I think they are equally surprised as I am! Saw a lighted cake and they began to sing a birthday song. I kept whining to them how much I felt like an idiot, but all was fun. Haha!
Blew the candle off and they presented me with this large self-made birthday card (above). They also got me this really huge box tied with red ribbons. It was pretty heavy and it got me thinking, "What on mother earth could be inside this box?"
After the picture taking, we were all famished - including me. So, we unanimously decided on Simpang Bedok. Had our dinner, constant laughs and a little bit of serious talks here and there. It was with great company and I kept smiling to myself saying, "This could not have possibly be any better"
Then, as suggested, I opened the heavy box that was presented to me earlier on. Untied the red ribbon, took off the lid and all I see inside was red, red and more red! It was red-galore! If you have not noticed, red is one of my favourite colours.
As you could see from the picture above, they got me to take pictures with every single item (ALL 20) that was in that box. That explains the many "mini-mes" above. Haha! No worries, I have dedicated a whole portion at the end of this entry for what was inside that box.
Oh! The guys also presented me something that I was equally impressed with. That too, later at the end.
KBBG + CY w/o the army boys (Fairuz, Ogy & Wayne) and Heng Shoon
The usual group photo before we all go our separate ways. The rest headed home. As for Fauzi, Finah, Idham and myself, we headed to Changi Beach - take a stroll, plane watching, star-watching and enjoy the breeze. Got home before 12 and decided to give "Wendy" a test-drive under low-light (if you have no clue who Wendy is still, an entry about her is just directly below).
The self-made birthday card I received (above) with all their well wishes. Including the army boys' wishes! I was touched and that made me remember how much we all miss them. I had fun reading all of it. There were funny ones too. As always, it would come from Izzat. He wrote "Happy 31st Birthday!" Hahahaha!
RED kiddy watch, RED foodstuffs (Skittles, Kit Kat, Doritos, Maltesers), RED face towel, RED photo frames with photos of KBBG and SE7ENS in each, RED cushy rose on a stick, Strawberry flavoured RED Chupa Chups.
RED apple, RED ball, A tin of Coca Cola (in RED), RED socks, RED mechanical pencil, RED notebook, RED folder with 20 facts about me slipped inside, a large bottle of home-made cookies tied with a RED ribbon, RED mug with a RED keychain.
They even got me a RED London bus toy. I asked them, why bus? They replied saying because I wanted to be a bus driver when I was very young. I went "Oh!" and laughed hysterically! Hahaha!
Oh! I got a gift from the guys as well, which I was equally impressed with. Though it is something small, it's the thoughts that count.
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A fishing kit! Cool or whaaat?!
There were a lot of hooks, ready-made hooks, weights, floats, a reflector - all in that one container! Izzat even tied a set of hooks onto a ready-line with his own hands, so that I would not waste time tying the hooks the next time we go fishing. Speaking of which, I wanna learn how to tie. Izzat, teach me! Haha!
Again, I can never emphasize how much I was touched by that simple gesture from the guys.
Again, I can never emphasize how much I was touched by that simple gesture from the guys.
Thank you Nina, Amina, Susu, Asmah, Fidah, Finah, Cai Yu, Idham, Fauzi and Izzat for making my 20th birthday a very memorable one. Loved every single bit of the celebration. Loved the presents and the cake too!
I am glad that I get to celebrate my 20th birthday with such awesome friends I love.
Cheers!
Credits to Fidah for the pictures.
And of course, MY Wendy
*lovey dovey*
Hahaha!