Keeping in touch with old friends

The friendships you make in primary and secondary school are the ones that usually last the longest. Partly its because you spend the most amount of time in primary and secondary school (10 years combined) as comapred to poly, JC or army. The fact that the friendships were formed during your formative years makes it even special.

I had a recent opportunity of attending a secondary school (Maris Stella) gathering in Senki Japanese Restaurant at Killiney Rd. The total turnout of 20 people is considered remarkable. Everything was organised and coordinated online. The wonders of facebook and social media.

When I first received the facebook invite for the event, I was a little apprehensive about attending. But I made up my mind to attend it anyway. I don't like sitting on the fence and clicking "Maybe attending". I believe that attending such events is a personal choice. Either you want to or you don't. Even if you change your mind halfway, nobody is gonna persecute you. I find it surprising that up till 24 hours before the event, there were still pansies out there with the status "Maybe attending"

Just being there to be able to meet and catch up with former school mates is fantastic. Eating, chatting, laughing at old times and sharing in all the juicy gossips, latest and passe. Former teachers who turned up as well made the event more special. Having not seen each other for up till 8 years, we stayed till way past closing time.

Another reason to attend secondary school gatherings is the delicious food. And it didn't disappoint. At this restaurant, it's $33++ for an a-la-carte buffet.

Whatever stage of life you are in now, treasure the friendships that you have, as well as those you are gonna make. We will never know how important our friends are.