Saturday with friends

From this post onwards, I am trying to capture most of the conversation I had in real life, to capture moment in this blog. Hope this would be a journal of my writing, speaking, reading and social skills to develop over time.

I guess it is essential for my self to record things I have said, and impact on others. I would like to write down things I have learned while living through my late 20s in Singapore.

I believe, in the beginning, I would miss out quite a lot of things and have difficulties capturing all the conversation. Slowly, I am challenging myself, being able to speak confidently and assertively as I believe this would eventually help me in every aspect of life.

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Started off with a text from Miss J,

'Can I join you for dinner? as I will not be seeing you this weekend'  Miss J Said,

I replied quickly ' why not? the dinner is at 6pm savour'

Immediately, I open up the whatsapp group of mine and started to text 'I have got a special guest will be joining our meal tonight'

' Alright' Chai ann replied quickly. ' I shall book for 5 seats at 6pm Savour'  A cheap French cuisine in far east plaza recommended by Anthony.

' haha welcome!'. chai ann said 'I am at Yakun coffee at the moment' 

Can I join?  I asked

Yeah! please come now Chai ann replied

I put my shoes on and left the house. It was rather hot that night I remember. But I didn't dress down, I put on my new shirt on from a branded shop and went off for the dinner. ]I guess the reason I dress up is because Miss J is showing up that night for dinner with us too.

Reaching Far East Plaza about 15 minutes before 6pm. I searched for Chai Ann for awhile, She was watching street dance competition. As usual, admiring good looking guys dancing is probably her favourite hobby.

Tapping her shoulder, she seems reluctant to move from her watching spot along the rail opposite the stage on the 2nd storey of far east plaza. I told her that I will be going fetch Miss J from ION orchard. as she os not familiar with Far East Plaza.

.Chai Ann looked at the stage standing about 50 metres away from us and squinted . 'ok' was mumbled from her mouth. 

While I was walking from far east plaza to ION orchard, I decided to call Miss J just to ask her to wait  me at a meeting point in front of ION Bobbi Brown retail shop. Miss J said 'Ok! see you there'

After calling her, I guess I walked a bit faster and somehow started to sweat a little bit.

After a few minutes walk, when I reached Bobbi Brown, I couldn't see Miss J. I looked around and called her. Again, she appeared behind me. This is the 2nd time she appeared from my behind.

I gave a light pat on her back and  we walked together towards Far East Plaza.

We had some small talk while walking towards Far east plaza. She was wearing a black skirt, beige top with one huge opening behind, her long hair covering most of the back and also her dotty heels. She is rather sexy that night and wild. She seems to be in party mood that night.

There is one funny moment, when her button from the back got unbuttoned.she seems to have difficulties putting it back. Well, as a gentleman I quickly offered my help to button it up for her.

When we reached the restaurant, Chai ann and ZC have arrived. They were sitting on a long table. Both of us sat down and started to looked at the menu.

The price is reasonable, although some of the dishes were rather too salty from my liking.

After our meal, we went to cedele in wheelock place for dessert.

Ken mentioned about his relationship issues between her sister and his girlfriend in UK. Miss J told ken off by saying that his GF should be more considerate and take care of his younger sister more.

Miss J insisted that Family is more important than girlfriend/boyfriend. Although at first i disagree with her, after listening to her reasons, it somehow make some sense to me. It is true that GF/BF come and go, only family will stay with us forever.

It was quite an interesting night, although it is not the most beautiful settings, but I am enjoying it that miss J offered to join the dinner with my friends. i think it is good to let her know a little bit of my background and my lifestyle.

After our dessert in CEDELE, we parted with the group. I took jenny to Starbucks at Wheelock place for a one to one session with her. Coincidently, we met Shannon there. He came to me, said hi to me and jenny and went off. Shannon was with his friends.

We continued our chatting session until 1045, Miss J then need to catch her friends in club street. I dropped her off club street and went back home.

Midweek romance

After work, I went to Novena for a quick shower.

I got a date with Miss J around 0815. She was like a few minutes earlier and got behind me while I was checking the directory in front of Novena's Burger King. 

She was wechatting with her mum in Hong Kong. I said hello to her and gave her a little pat on her back. 

I guess, I told her that I will be just having a cup of tea around her place and would call it a day. It was a hazy day. NEA announced Pollution Standard Index (PSI) to reach about 300 when she was literally walking towards Novena square from her place to meet up with me. 

She said she wanted to drink a milky tea and immediately she brought me to an old town cafe in Novena which is next to 7-Eleven. It is a place where we would come across in the morning when I go to gym and Miss J rushed to catch a bus. 

The old town was rather crowded and little bit too bright to my liking. Perhaps, I prefer somewhere dimmer and more romantic. 

She ordered an ice-cream and a milk tea while I ordered old town's wholemeal bread kaya toast and a cup of black tea. We were both in our work attire. The setting is rather different from what we normally have. I guess, our interaction in old town is a little bit more formal. Maybe is because of the lighting and ambiance.

I still prefer somewhere more romantic.

Understanding that her love towards Cold Stone creamery. I suggested to go the one we wanted to go last weekend. The one in Somerset, the one with a long queue.

Immediately, we took MRT to Somerset. This would be my first MRT ride with Miss J after going out with her for a few times. I guess, we have yet to go out together for too many times.

Upon reaching Cold stone Creamery, we queued up for awhile in a hazy queue outside. While we were talking about things while queuing. Suddenly, she puts her hands on my neck, and started to speak with me. I think she nailed this move really well. After our conversation, by the time is our turn to order, we ordered cheesecake fantasy, which is Miss J's favourite. Although I am not a big fan of cold stone, but I must admit that cheesecake fantasy is not too bad of a choice. Especially, when they have got fresh Blueberries and Strawberries in it.

After our ice cream session, we walked towards no.5 which is opposite the road. I always enjoy walking with miss J. I think is because that is the time when I can officially hold her hands. (Yes, I am laughing at myself while writing this.)

So I always create opportunities to have a small walk. Not too long as it would be sweaty and tiring. Just a brisk walk would be fun! A little bit of planning would be essential.

After reaching no.5. I ordered Early Grey Martini while she ordered a glass of diet coke. The setting inside no.5 is so much more romantic than cold stone and also old town. I guess this is the setting I am looking for that night. Despite the hazy night. PSI was like 300 ++, We eventually started to talk about personal things.

We played some peanuts game and called it a day around 12 o clock as both of us would need to work the next day.

Dragon boat festival with Miss J at Harrys'

I received a text from Miss J, to confirm with me if I am free for a coffee session in Harry's at Novena Square.

I took MRT from Taiseng, my workplace to Bishan MRT and tried to get a mini dumpling for miss J from junction 8. Thinking to celebrate a mini dragon boat festival with her in Novena. 

I was queuing for the dumpling and what happened was that the last dumpling was bought by the lady in front of me!I can still remember vividly how disappointed I was. 

After I arrived Novena Square, I waited for miss J around Burger King for about a few minutes. She is punctual, a quality I like. 

She appeared with her beige top with black dots, high heels and her beautiful but shy smile walking towards me. She always have a gorgeous entry. Every time we met, it is like there were spot lights shinning on her and fan blowing onto her long curly dyed hair.

We greeted each other and then moved on to Harry's, a place for coffee, beer and a bit of food. In Harry's. we ordered an appetiser, a main, her favourite chicken wing and some dessert for share.  We were rather adventurous when it comes to food. Perhaps, this is something we share in common. Love for food! 

I ordered some beer, as I always believe beer would make myself more personable and charismatic.But only in moderation, anything more than a pint would have a different effect.

After our meal, I walked her back home, I suggested the long route as I told her that I enjoy walking together with her.Our last walk was from Clark Quay Central to Chinatown. Somehow, I believe synchronising our body movement through walking would enhance communication. This is fact. 

Our walking pace, breathing rhythm and eventually laughter were all synchronised in no time. It was a walk to remember. We were also holding hands while I walked her back home. Although, it wasn't the most natural one. But it was a memorable one.  

After reaching her place, we hugged each other, said good bye and I grab a taxi back home with a big smile on my face. 

Sunday with Miss J

I was lifting weight in California Fitness, Novena. A text from miss J brighten up my day. She asked if I would like to join her for lunch at Au Chocolate MBS. Without hesitation, I replied immediately.

"sure! see you in a bit!"

I went straight to get ready and prepare to go MBS from Novena.So the plan of the day would be- a lunch together, shopping, then Gardens by the bay. Looking good!

During our lunch, I ordered a roasted chicken and a salad while Miss J ordered Egg royal. The lunch with miss J is very entertaining. We talked quite a lot of stuff and talked about things like we had know each other for quite awhile.

After our late lunch, I met miss J's friends from Shanghai and Hong Kong, Teddy and Irish. Four of us then went Gardens by the bay together. Prior to our entrance, we stopped by at a ice cream stall to buy some ice cream. Miss J chose the white rose flavour. And...... we end up sharing the same ice cream. It was a bit awkward at first. but after a few rounds. we were very comfortable feeding each other ice cream with the same spoon.

We then moved into the one of the conservatories in gardens by the bay called the flower dome. Although the flower is not as much as I expected. But the atmosphere is very comfortable. Somehow, I feel like I am in somewhere else. we walked around the conservatory and took a few pictures. Also, we talked about things too. It was rather relaxing.

After the flower dome, we then go to the cloud dome. The moment we walked into the entrance, we could see a massive indoor waterfall with rainbow. The view is stunning. We can also feel the mist while standing at the entrance.

During the entire visit, we were walking very closely to each other. We were like somewhere between a couple and good friends.

After our Gardens by the bay, Teddy decided to take a rest at the hotel, while we continued our shopping session in Albert square. Irish would like to get some souvenirs for her future mother in-law, relatives and friends in Shanghai. The good thing about to go out with beautiful ladies is that you get a lot of attentions and benefits.
e.g. we get to jump queue in a taxi line, massive discounts on souvenirs and durians. It was a pleasant experience.

After our shopping session, we went straight to Clark Quay Soon Fa Bak Kut Teh for our dinner. Teddy joined us for dinner as well. It was quite a gloomy one, as teddy just lost 3k while gambled in Casino. Obviously, Irish was not very happy with the fact that teddy lied to her, went to gambled and lost 3k.

After our dinner, we went back to MBS to send Teddy and Irish back to hotel and to collect my gym bag.

After saying good bye to them and before I could collect my back from the luggage counter. Miss J offered me a round of drink at Ku De Ta.

Without hesitation, I said why not!

When we reached KUDETA, I ordered a Mojito for myself and  passion and cream for her. We then continued our session.  It seems that we got a lot to talk about for that night. I am enjoying myself, that is for sure!

Up to a point, when we were very close to each other, I hold her hand. Although I was rather stiff, but it just feel right to hold her hands at that moment.

After a while she placed her hands around my neck too while talking to me. At that time, I nearly lost all my senses and felt incredibly light-headed. I wasn't sure whether I could still hold a conversation.

Half way through, if I still remember correctly. she mentioned that she will be away for a week at the end of this month. Which means she will not be around during my birthday. However, she then moved one step away from me and started to text me.

02/06/2013 22:33:12: Miss J: I think someone will see you on 30th as she will change her flight

02/06/2013 22:33:52: jw: who is that? hmmm

02/06/2013 22:34:04: Miss J: You will see on 30th

02/06/2013 22:34:07: Miss J: Secret

After reading her text, I looked at her and gave her a happy face...... :)