TKG class reunion

My former sec 3 class of TKG held a little reunion party on Thurs night at Aloha Changi. They had a live band, DJ, dances and free food and drinks, but the atmosphere was rather dead. Many people there were friends of the organiser(s)... people whom I did not know. I exchanged polite greetings with those I recognised. It was... awkward. Frankly, I felt that I didn't quite belong. Tania was there too... she's just returned from Sydney. The both of us strayed away from the crowds and sat in a hut near the beach, chatting the night away. I haven't seen her since last year... there was a lot to catch up on.

I told myself... that I have to admit that I'm done with them, save for just a handful of closer friends. I had left them, so to speak. Prematurely. That, plus they were not my type to begin with. Those with whom I could mix, I had already became good friends with in the earlier sec school years. I was (or am) much closer to my sec 1 and 2 friends...

Recalling the article The Death of Friendship:

Of course, new friendships blossom and grow as some of the older ones wither and die. These new friendships should be enjoyed, the old ones never forgotten, and the true, lasting friendships should be cherished. Look back on that photo album with happiness and nostalgia, remembering what that person added to your life and how they helped to make you who you are. Be thankful for the times you had, and look forward to the memories that will be provided by newer friendships, and the true friendships, in the future.

Yup, I am thankful, and I am extremely grateful for the friends, old(er) and new(er) ones, that I have now. As Lionel put it, it's an 'exponential growth' of friends ever since I went to London. :)

posted by Husky @ 7/10/2004 11:35:05 AM  |