Unexpected Surprise!!

Woke up early yesterday morning and went for a run. When I came back, I got a sms from yh saying that she can't attend the interview as she need to finish up her work. I told Suz I didn't mind going with her if she wants to and she said might as well go for the experience. You never know.......

When we got there, there was a long queue for all candidates to take their height measurement. A staff member went along the line to check that application forms are duly filled up. When she saw that my height was 1cm below requirement, she told me that I will be turned away. So I told her just let me take the measurement first. Surprisingly, the lady didn't say anything when she took my height and I just proceed to the ballroom after being able to reach the red mark on the wall. Suz and I waited for three hours just to go into a room and introduce ourselves briefly and say why we want to join the company. Well, I wasn't selected (although I was not interested, I did kind of expect I could at least pass the first round after waiting that long....at least shows that I did possess some traits to be one of them....) but suz got through to the second round. As it seems she could take some time, suz told me to meet up with the others first. I was really tired and stopped at starbucks for a much needed caffeine break!

While having my coffee, I read the sunday times and there was an interesting article about Singapore women expecting too much from men. According to a survey by the Social Development Service, the women who were surveyed expect the men to pay for their dates, send them home safely afterwards, open car doors and even carry their bags! I thought the carrying bag part is ridiculous. I will never want my man to carry my bag because it makes them look bloody stupid and awful. I'm sure I speak for many women out there....wondered who exactly they interviewed for this survey.....But I agree that in this modern day cosmopolitan soceity, many independant and career-minded women still want the man to wear the pants in the relationship. I know I am one.....

Yh, ed and YA arrived soon after I read the article and suz came just in time for the movie. We went to watch Juno, a comedy about a teen high school girl, Juno, who got pregnant and found a rich couple to adopt her baby. She matured during the entire nine months while having the baby, realising she is in love with the father of her child and they did get together in the end. Although the rich couple spilt up, Juno still gave her baby to the wife, knowing she will be a great mum. There was a scene in the movie where Juno got home after visiting the rich couple and learnt that they are getting a divorce. Feeling down, she asked her dad whether it is possible that two people can stay together forever. Her dad replied that its not easy. He said "Find someone who loves you just the way you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty......". Those words ring loud inside me....it made me realized it again. Anyway, its a funny and heartwarming movie and the scene where Juno's parents heard from her that she is pregnant was really unexpected and hilarious. I think they are more receptive to teen pregnancy in the US although they don't absolutely think its ok. In Singapore, I think our society will take at least a few generations to accept teen pregnancy and single mothers. On saturday, I saw a chinese talking point program on channel U and Maia Lee was a guest speaker. The issue is about single mothers in Singapore. So Maia said she wanted to keep her baby at that time because she wants to love her son whole heartedly, by herself. She does not want to be with the father of her son and do not expect her boyfriend at that time to take responsibility. She has always wanted to be a mum since she was 12! Quite unbelieveable. Some of the other judge speakers commented that she is immature to think in this way and were not totally supportive of her views. But to me, I think she is a strong women who did not mind how other people think of her. She is brave and responsible to raise her son on her own. However, I wouldn't recommend such a way to have a family. I still believe in a complete family with both mum and dad.

After the show, we shopped around for a while and YA suddenly had to make a move first. i thought it was wierd and was suspecting something was going on. Anyway, I bought a nice pair of heels. :) Yh suggested going to Fish & Co for dinner and I was fine with it so we headed over. As we entered the restaurant, i was expecting to see YA waiting at a table for us but I couldn't see him. I followed suz to the back of the restaurant and saw everyone seated at the long table. I was like *stunned* for a moment and started laughing as Kel said to me "hey, wat a coincidence!" Suz was so sweet to plan this surprice for me by gathering everyone for a dinner. I was so touched and I didn't know what to say. Elated to see everyone there! Almost everyone had the seafood platter for 2. We had fun chatting while eating dinner. There was a feeling of nostalgia as it has been a long time since we had a birthday gathering like this. I remember during my poly band days, we often had such birthday gatherings to celebrate someone's birthday. Its quite scary to celebrate your birthday at Fish & Co cos they make you stand on the chair as everyone sings you a birthday song and then requires you to blow out the candles, still standing on the chair and the cake is on the table.....well it was funny also as they made me wear a green goblin-looking cap. i know Der enjoyed seeing me with the cap :S and was laughing away.....Then came the moment where suz presented me with the present from everyone. And I was so shocked when I saw it. A lovely Sovil Titus Watch!! Exactly something that I had in mind......she actually remembered what I mentioned to her during one of our msn conversation a few days ago.....that i felt like getting a watch.....I couldn't even remember the exact things we said....my goodness!!Super super touch!! I could only thanked everyone for the enjoyable evening by treating them to drinks at TCC after the meal. Kev only came while we were having drinks but I was still glad to see him. Took photos with everyone! Zz bought me a Tommy Girl perfume. Love it! This perfume actually brought back some special memories back in poly. (Sidetrack a bit, an ex bf back in poly bought me this same perfume for christmas. I remembered he lost his wallet that day after buying the perfume and was so lost. He paged me several times and left several messages but I didn't know as I was working at a cafe (waitress) until at knock-off time, I saw my pager and realised what happened to him. He still wanted to pass me the perfume even though he had no money to take transport to my place. I called him that night, feeling bad that I wasn't there for him when he lost his wallet. He gave me the perfume the next day or something....) As we bade goodbye, I said a heartfelt thanks to everyone and told suz that I appreciate her effort in organising this birthday dinner and I felt her intention for all this. Suz, I promise you I will be ok!
3sa's bf, Eug drove me, yh and yx home. Tired after a long but happy day.......

It was a wonderful day....Thank you Suz, YA, Yh, Ed, Yx, Kel, 3sa, Eug, Jy, der, Zz, Kev and Jun!

25 Feb 2008 9.25pm