FRIENDS FOR LIFE

Pics stolen from JK

I was invited to a potluck-BBQ-birthday party by Chubby and it was just another night out but with a twist. The birthday boys didn’t know that I am turning up as a surprise guest and I don’t even know one of the birthday boy, but heard some stuffs (good ones only) about them.

My mom as usual, bless her heart, she cooked something for me to bring it to the party. And I specially requested for JK’s favorite – the bubur cha cha, Chubby’s favorite – the kerabu mangga and the wine chicken further add up to the flavor for the night.

It was good to finally meet JK in person, a fellow blogger and also a good friend of Chubby’s. We spoken a bit over the internet for the past few months, mostly trying to outwit, outlast, outdo each other sarcastically.

I guess he was sort of at loss of words when he saw me in the kitchen, giving final touch to my kerabu mangga that he had to kick me in the butt. No handshake whatsoever. Just a kick in the butt.

He took several minutes to get his act together – I guess he was in a state of shock. Like I said earlier – a lot of people said, I am larger than life. Practically, they meant - I am larger IN life (as in size) - Speaking of which, VJ - the t-shirt that you gave me fits me perfectly! Thanks!

He was a shy guy and I did something which was so not me. I left him alone. In normal circumstances, I would torture the shit out of him. I made a few guys blushed in college that they had to tell me – “Oh man! Stop it! You make me feel so restless!!” and let out uncontrollable sighs and faces turned as red as cooked lobsters. See, JK, I was very nice to you.

Chubby & Amy – thanks for inviting me. I enjoyed it pretty much.

Alex J – I would always remember his lethal fart. (Alex J: I don’t normally fart when I first met a person, but I just want to get on to Chubby and Amy!). He’s gonna sing in a charity concert this November. So, if you feel very charitable, please drop by. He promised not to fart.

Then, there was Piggy (her name rhymes with pork knuckles) and she was the host. I took her to Tanjung Sepat for makan makan before. One thing I would always remember about her was, when I told Alex J to eat up the panties (they had a jelly cake in the shape of a sexy lady in bikini) so that he would have better luck in Genting Casino, she asked me, whether does it work for ladies too? – almost very seriously.

Hahahahah!!!! She is so gullible! I guess every group of friends has a mangkok in their midst, so… Piggy should be the mangkok of the group. LOL!

Chubby’s sis-in-law also joined us for the party. She is a Thai. She was the woman behind the BBQ pit the entire night. She was very helpful and never complained about taking care of other people. Chubby’s brother is one lucky man.

It was a paparazzi night out. Cameras were snapping incessantly almost on anything – food and people alike. Sorry fellas, but I don’t really fancy my pics being taken.

One thing which amazed me was their bond. They were always together, even if they don’t meet that often but they do make an effort to go out and celebrate each others’ birthdays throughout the year.

They came from separate backgrounds, JK in IT, Chubby in Share Registration, Amy in consulting, Alex J in insurance company (not selling – so don’t worry about getting to know him . Hehe!), Piggy in a bank (lol, didn’t know it would rhyme) and Josh – other than knowing he is taking Mandarin class now, and his dad is selling some kick ass fruits, I didn’t know much. Sorry!

I guess the main ingredients for a friendship that last a lifetime are as follows:

1. You are not always right.
2. Do not try to smother your friends. Give them some breathing space.
3. Never take them for granted.
4. It’s always the thoughts that count.
5. Do not take advantage of them – financially, trust, etc.
6. You maybe a bitch, but they still love you. (Well, it's true in my case. Heh!)
7. Do not try to change them for who they are.
8. Always support them even if at times, they might behave irrationally.
9. Always lend a listening ear.
10. Togetherness in times of crisis.

Nobody’s perfect. But good friends will always give you a chance to redeem yourself and always be there for you.

I was glad to find that this group has the essential ingredients to maintain a life-long friendship.

Well, here’s wishing the 6 of them – friendship that grows from strength to strength and may happiness be with them always.