Monday, December 25, 2006
A White Christmas.
This has been one of the most busy and yet pleasantly chaotic christmas eves thus far.
Spent the first half of the night with my two very good friends Yong Sen and Edward working at the Lotus Grill(Clarke Quay). It was quite interesting at 5 minutes to 12 when people starting rushing in to buy drinks and join in the countdown to Christmas. (Hooters and some other pubs initiated) When the clock hit 12 everyone erupted in a frenzy! Confetee flew everywhere and people were yelling and screaming... seizing the beauty of the moment! I couldnt help but join in the chorus of " MERRY CHRISTMAS ".. despite carrying 5 jugs of Tiger Beer in my right hand!
Soon after the "explosion" we finished our shift and went to change below deck. ( Yes, we work on a ship lol. ). Gave a call to my family who were having a reunion at the time to wish them a giant merry christmas. (Thank god for Loudspeaker Handphones).
Then the really fun part began. Partying with my two best buds! Haha.. yeah it was great. Retarded Edward though just had to yell out " BooYEAH!", jumping in the air in the midst of a super crowded area. Nobody really took notice though, they were all busy soaking in the warmth of the christmas spirit! Everyone was really friendly, greeting each other and basically just chilling out to great beats and music.
We ended the day eating Gelato at some ice cream place and boy was it good.
When i came home, i found my family had actually stayed up to open presents with me! Yeah that was awesome and we had a fun time opening the gifts and such...i especially liked the part where they opened my presents to them (bought with my first paycheck).
A trully heartwarming Christmas eve this has been... And i thank god for all the friends and family he has given me to share it with. Indeed Jesus's birth into the world has sparked great celebration and joy, however more importantly he has reminded us that love is the key to release. Happy Birthday Jesus!
Spent the first half of the night with my two very good friends Yong Sen and Edward working at the Lotus Grill(Clarke Quay). It was quite interesting at 5 minutes to 12 when people starting rushing in to buy drinks and join in the countdown to Christmas. (Hooters and some other pubs initiated) When the clock hit 12 everyone erupted in a frenzy! Confetee flew everywhere and people were yelling and screaming... seizing the beauty of the moment! I couldnt help but join in the chorus of " MERRY CHRISTMAS ".. despite carrying 5 jugs of Tiger Beer in my right hand!
Soon after the "explosion" we finished our shift and went to change below deck. ( Yes, we work on a ship lol. ). Gave a call to my family who were having a reunion at the time to wish them a giant merry christmas. (Thank god for Loudspeaker Handphones).
Then the really fun part began. Partying with my two best buds! Haha.. yeah it was great. Retarded Edward though just had to yell out " BooYEAH!", jumping in the air in the midst of a super crowded area. Nobody really took notice though, they were all busy soaking in the warmth of the christmas spirit! Everyone was really friendly, greeting each other and basically just chilling out to great beats and music.
We ended the day eating Gelato at some ice cream place and boy was it good.
When i came home, i found my family had actually stayed up to open presents with me! Yeah that was awesome and we had a fun time opening the gifts and such...i especially liked the part where they opened my presents to them (bought with my first paycheck).
A trully heartwarming Christmas eve this has been... And i thank god for all the friends and family he has given me to share it with. Indeed Jesus's birth into the world has sparked great celebration and joy, however more importantly he has reminded us that love is the key to release. Happy Birthday Jesus!
# posted by 'chris†ian.™ : 2:44 PM
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