Saturday, December 24, 2005
Popiahs, Turkey and Falalas
So I went all the way to Sengkang today for my very first Christmas party of the year. A bad mood, a very long and eventually failed search for the LRT station, and a taxi driver whose bad direction sense expressed itself in a rapidly jumping meter did not kill my spirits; I had a wonderful time.
I like Andrew's house. So much colour and happiness- it looks like it jumped straight out of an episode of Channel 16's Great Country Inns. And his wonderful Christmas tree! It was just beautiful, with a nativity scene modeled at the tip of the tree. My words fail me, and don't do it any justice, so have a look at what I'm talking about.
The moment I stepped in, all I wanted to tell Andrew was that his house was well, it was a personification of him. His vitality, energy, generosity and spontanaeity all captured in an instant in his dwelling.
We had a DIY popiah feast (even though it wasn't considered DIY cos Miss Lazyass here didn't even make one herself. I had one roll and cursed the flu that killed my appetite and prevented me from devouring more). And turkey, and lots of Christmas ham just the way I like it- sliced thickly and screaming decadence.
And which Christmas party is complete without Christmas carols?? This we did, with very much fervour, in the living room in front of our amused audience (namely Andrew and his lovely wife). Lots of falalas later, I think the guys had a ball of a time! Though I still can't decide if they were singing or shouting ;D
Pictures, since they speak volumes more than paragraphs.
We look like a dressy professional choir taking a studio shot right? Haha
The guys. You should have heard them sing/shout the chorus of Feliz Navidad. Total massacre!
Impromptu carollers in action!
Merry Christmas Andrew, thank you for everything. From encouraging cheerleader messages for my exams, to wonderful warmth and hospitality, to telling me you're just a phonecall away if I need to talk to you. I just got to know you officially not too long ago, but I know you're going to be someone very special to me.
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