Primary School Gathering
I slept at 3+am last nite. its abit unusual for me because i actually started trying to sleep at 2. but somehow, just couldnt fall asleep. I dont usually have insomnia, can fall asleep anywhere, especially on buses, so its kinda a new experience.
I guess the main reason why i couldnt sleep was coz i was worried/excited/uncertain/idunnowhat about today's gathering. its been awhile since i've last met my primary school friends, but even so, there are some of them whom i've not seen in four years. I had no idea who was going, who i'd be meeting and totally insecure. Afraid of the sure-to-be awkward silences, afraid of seeing someone there whom i'd no recollection of, but over and above all that, afraid that the whole lot of us would drift apart.
My short 4 years in CPS (canberra primary) werent necessarily the best times in my life, but they were certainly enjoyable. life as i remember it was innocent, carefree, and nothing seemed to be a major problem. What i loved most abt it were the people there. my class might not have been the most close-knit class, but they were all a bunch of nice people (as compared to some of the assholes you get out here). Anyway, the past few attempts at a gathering have been successful to a certain extent. never once were we able to get the whole class together, but the fact that many of us were able to go was in itself an added bonus.
Today's gathering was kinda awkward in the beginning. in fact, i didnt warm up to some of them even up till the end, but who cares, at least we kinda know more about one another's existence now. there were... abt 5 whom i've never seen since end of p6 and never turned up for any gatherings, so it was kinda nice to see them again. i must admit, starting a convo with them fully utilised the best of my diplomatic skills. we went to acia for lunch, talked some rubbish, waited for 大牌 sarah to come, and then spent a looong time trying to decide where to go. supposed to go mind's/ settler's but SOMEHOW, we ended up in lousy swirl. if you dont know, its between serene centre and coronation.
place sucked. their board games were... outdated to say the least. i'd expected smt more engaging like risk/ monopoly at least, but nvm, i guess we made do. amazing how a few packets of cards and a bundle of cold jokes can last you through 4 hrs, im still pretty impressed up till now. anyway, after we left tt place, went back to sunplaza for dinner! i hadnt accounted for this, coz i assumed the gathering would have ended before dinner time, but seeing as many were going, i went as well. was worth my while, and we had a slightly more hearty/engaging conversation there. had to leave after awhile though, with promises of another gathering soon. Sure look forward to it =) reunion chalet anyone? haha, seriously doubt anyone would be daring enough to embark on such an ambitious project.
okay, band prac tml. two weeks break? need to start all over again. and ice-skating. damn, really beat now, and totally not looking forward to all the bruises im getting tml.
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