Sunday, 15th March 2009
I was dead tired when the house phone started ringing. I was wondering as who could it because all i wanted was to sleep when i didn't get my rest due to the intense ghost story telling just a few hours ago. I picked up and heard Sandy's voice on the other end. She asked if i was sleeping as my voice sounded raspy and groggy. No, I lied to her without thinking twice. I wonder why i had done such a thing when it was really silly to lie. She reminded me to call Aliaa on the transportation to her place later for a BBQ later that day. Right, to be honest i had totally forgotten to give Aliaa a msg or a call the night before (was enjoying my time watching footie!). I assured her that I will make that call and ended my conversation with her. Immediately after that I called Aliaa and she too had just woken up. Hehe. Made the transport arrangement with her and chatted for awhile before hanging up and heading to the shower.
She arrived at about 12 something and we headed off to summit as Sandy wanted us to get some games for her. We searched around for the titles she was looking for but we're outta luck. All the games that she wanted was sold out. Yikes... We got an extra coke for later and off we drove to her place. Almost reaching her place we gave her a call on the parking arrangements and we did as told only to find that she's out to get some last minute items. So, we waited for her at the car park just chilling in the car, talking about life & us while listening to Jason Mraz's latest album "We sing, We dance, We steal things". His music is uplifting and it motivates one to live as carefree as possible. Forget your worries and problems for the day and just enjoy life as it is. Listening to his music made me realize how stressful my life is and i keep forgetting to stop and smell the flower. To truly appreciate what we have that's right in front of us. Yup, Mr. Mraz has made us think deep indeed. Hehe.
Sandy got back after a couple of songs and brought us to her place. As we opened the door we could smell all the food that had been marinated and was about to the marinated. Man, it smelled good that's for sure. Her mum, her two aunts (her mum's sisters) and her two cousins we're there to greet us as we waltz right in. We asked if we could helped out but no help was needed in the kitchen as mostly all was under control and being prepared by aunt Karen (she's a fantastic cook!!). We headed to her room to jam on Guitar Hero!! Hehe. Mostly I wanted to try it out as Sandy had gotten the guitar controller for the game. All I could say was that it is super addictive. It definitely takes time getting used too but it's a party game and it's really fun. As the time arrived to start the BBQ, we brought some of the items down with us and noticed that it was drizzling slightly but that didn't stop us from preparing the place and getting ready to start the fire. The only downside to all this was that we didn't have the fire starter to get the charcoal burning. So, us three musketeers tried everything we know and could do for about two and i repeat 2 hours before we got the fire going! Haha. Was real fun tho. Managed without the fire starter. We should be proud!
It's only after that the real work begins as aunt Karen did her magic with the cooking. All the food and salad she'd made was fantastic!! Absolutely fantastic! Even the sauce she made from scratch!! Awesomeness!! The weather that night was good as a cool breeze swept through the place. Sitting at a corner eating good food and looking at her family and friends being merry, we looked at each other in silence. It was like there was a silent consent between us for a few brief seconds. I don't know what went through their minds but to me, it was as if this was it. This is what we've been missing out on. So busy with our working life or whatever it is, that we keep missing to see this picture. Happiness with friends and family. It's not all about the money or how great your career is. It can only last for that brief moment when you're still working. Happiness however has a whole different story to it. We then toast to youth, friendship and loyalty. And pray that we stick to it by all means. The night went on from there with good food, laughter, and great company.
Overall, the BBQ was amazing. I'm so glad I went for the BBQ. It was a great weekend for me. Another event I wouldn't trade it for the world. Now, can't wait for May to come!
She arrived at about 12 something and we headed off to summit as Sandy wanted us to get some games for her. We searched around for the titles she was looking for but we're outta luck. All the games that she wanted was sold out. Yikes... We got an extra coke for later and off we drove to her place. Almost reaching her place we gave her a call on the parking arrangements and we did as told only to find that she's out to get some last minute items. So, we waited for her at the car park just chilling in the car, talking about life & us while listening to Jason Mraz's latest album "We sing, We dance, We steal things". His music is uplifting and it motivates one to live as carefree as possible. Forget your worries and problems for the day and just enjoy life as it is. Listening to his music made me realize how stressful my life is and i keep forgetting to stop and smell the flower. To truly appreciate what we have that's right in front of us. Yup, Mr. Mraz has made us think deep indeed. Hehe.
Sandy got back after a couple of songs and brought us to her place. As we opened the door we could smell all the food that had been marinated and was about to the marinated. Man, it smelled good that's for sure. Her mum, her two aunts (her mum's sisters) and her two cousins we're there to greet us as we waltz right in. We asked if we could helped out but no help was needed in the kitchen as mostly all was under control and being prepared by aunt Karen (she's a fantastic cook!!). We headed to her room to jam on Guitar Hero!! Hehe. Mostly I wanted to try it out as Sandy had gotten the guitar controller for the game. All I could say was that it is super addictive. It definitely takes time getting used too but it's a party game and it's really fun. As the time arrived to start the BBQ, we brought some of the items down with us and noticed that it was drizzling slightly but that didn't stop us from preparing the place and getting ready to start the fire. The only downside to all this was that we didn't have the fire starter to get the charcoal burning. So, us three musketeers tried everything we know and could do for about two and i repeat 2 hours before we got the fire going! Haha. Was real fun tho. Managed without the fire starter. We should be proud!
It's only after that the real work begins as aunt Karen did her magic with the cooking. All the food and salad she'd made was fantastic!! Absolutely fantastic! Even the sauce she made from scratch!! Awesomeness!! The weather that night was good as a cool breeze swept through the place. Sitting at a corner eating good food and looking at her family and friends being merry, we looked at each other in silence. It was like there was a silent consent between us for a few brief seconds. I don't know what went through their minds but to me, it was as if this was it. This is what we've been missing out on. So busy with our working life or whatever it is, that we keep missing to see this picture. Happiness with friends and family. It's not all about the money or how great your career is. It can only last for that brief moment when you're still working. Happiness however has a whole different story to it. We then toast to youth, friendship and loyalty. And pray that we stick to it by all means. The night went on from there with good food, laughter, and great company.
Overall, the BBQ was amazing. I'm so glad I went for the BBQ. It was a great weekend for me. Another event I wouldn't trade it for the world. Now, can't wait for May to come!
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