Like children again

Wow, that was a helluva weekend. Better than most in recent weeks, probably the best.

People quite literally came from all over the country to be at this CNY party. The Londoners were heavily outnumbered by the Warwickians, and there was a rabble of voices as old friends and new faces were welcomed with equal warmth and affection.

I've really taken for granted all the years in KL where all these people used to be a car ride away, now it's a four hour train journey, or a in some cases, a seven hour, overnight bus ride just to catch a glimpse of them. Anyhow, it was so good seeing them, and nostalgia set in quite quickly, some of it in the form of an absolutely hilarious drinking game.

Getting the alcohol out of the way early (who drinks at 6pm? I swear time passes slower out there) was a good idea actually, because it meant that everyone else was game for karaoke about three hours later. Tish tried to halt proceedings by hiding a bottle of whisky but it was returned by his uncle soon after. With a mike in hand, Evan, as usual, was completely in his element,and he definitely caught more than a couple of girls' attentions.

The fireworks display was incredible. As one person put it, "They're such a waste of money, but God do I love them!". It was magical standing on the freezing porch with nothing but one slipper to stand on (I had given the other side to Nat), with your nearest and dearest friends all around you, enjoying the lights and the noise with all the innocence of childhood.

Poker featured quite heavily, but there were no monetary transactions, so people pretty much only played for their egos, intimidation, the white chips and trying to outbet each other in terms of audacity and sheer luck.

Of course no reunion goes without its undercurrents and shocks, and this was no exception, but at least there were people to offer and ear or a comforting hug to ease the troubles some what. I can't believe that I can actually say I've known these people for a decade. A decade, and for all the ups and downs we've had, I still love them all so much!