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It's not even 12 yet and I'm already tired. Well, perhaps this might explain it: I've been out since pretty much Sunday morning. And I didn't get much sleep.

I would like to dedicate this post to all of those who came to the farewell/psuedo-18th party. Hell, to all of those who came up with, organised and planned the entire party. It's not often one gets to celebrate a party without having to even bother with prior preparations and the major clean-up usually associated with the end of such parties. A rare opportunity indeed, and trust me friends to realise the value of such a gift.

Really, thanks so much guys, it was marvellous. I thoroughly enjoyed the day night time we spent together as a form of farewell to me. In many ways, I believe this has done a lot more than provide fun for everyone. Somehow, I feel that it also helped me finally subconsciously close a chapter of my life, and completed the preparations and rites that allowed me to move on from this point forward.

However, the say home's where the heart is, and I think this has helped me, more than ever, to realise that. While technically, only a small percentage of my life was spent knowing you guys over here, some for even shorter periods than others (extremely regrettably), I think a large proportion of my heart (that sounded really wrong) will always remain here with you guys, wherever I go. You've all shown dedication far surpassing anything anyone should expect from friends, and I salute this honourable gesture with pride indeed, that I may actually address you all thus.

To David, Kat, Kylie, Greg, Chris and Ji-Yoon, I love you all, it's been an honour and a privilege doing school with you, and to those who I didn't get to know in school (AnyQ (Ben lol) and Jack), well, it's been fun ^^ (there must be pretty strong reasons for them to have turned up despite not even being one of my schoolmates). One couldn't wish for better, an irreplacable bunch indeed, in more than just one aspect :P.

Rest assured that the card you all put so much effort into making will definitely be something treasured, a token attesting to and epitomising the strength of the bonds between us. I didn't even dare to properly read through the card, for fear of "manifestation". May it serve as a flame and light to lend me strength in the eminent darkness ahead.

I sort of felt guilty after everyone rather shamelessly pampered me throughout the entire outing, refusing me to pull out a cent from my pocket. That coupled with the fact that they did everything down to bookings, organisation, shopping, even opening up their home (<3>:D (only those who keep in touch, of course xD)

Well, for those who didn't turn up, for whatever reason, a brief summary of the events that transpired goes thus: We met up in the city, dropped our stuff off at Ji-yoon's, went for lunch at Koko at the Crown. We had a chef to cook the teppanyaki for us, and he was the coolest guy lol.

Apparently Kylie and Greg, who were walking around Crown to look for David and AnyQ (who were late as usual), bumped into my parents, who had stayed the night over there (refer to previous post O_O). This has yet to be confirmed. I require third party evidence.

After that, went for coffee, went shopping for alcohol (Yes, I know i'm not technically old enough yet, but hey, this is my 18th over here. Give me a break.) Brought it back to Ji-yoon's, lazed around, ordered pizzas, opened chips, played cards, drank, etc. David couldn't stay, so he left with AnyQ earlier, but it couldn't be helped I guess. Kylie was gone after a while, and I must say she's quite the comic in an alcohol induced state. All I can say: Ji-yoon is one of the mostt gracious hosts I know, and we're all definitely in her debt for her generousity and kindness =D. Eventually it was just me and Kat staying up and talking, with the others eventually nodding off. We took the small balcony Ji-yoon's city apartment offered, enjoying the breeze, quiet and company. And the comedy/("don't want to know" genre) unfolding before us through the glass doors of the balcony looking into the living room, where the rest of them sprawled.

Apparently Kylie and Greg, who were walking around Crown to look for David and AnyQ (who were late as usual), bumped into my parents, who had stayed the night over there (refer to previous post O_O). This has yet to be confirmed. I require third party evidence.

I eventually got to sleep, but it was unanimously agreed that we would not look at what time it was when we did. It was late morning by the time we got up. People started leaving, we did more of the general lazing around, played more cards, Ji-yoon and her sister cooked us a scrumptious Korean brunch, and then we were off too. By the time I got home, I had an hour to freshen up before I had to leave again for an orthodontic appointment. Oh, I forgot to mention... Remember the 2.4km I was meant to do on the morning before I left? Didn't happen. Sleeping in is a huge temptation, until too late. So that hour consisted of me running, then rushing off to the dentist. But that wasn't enough for my parents, no. Oh we had to go out for dinner at Sofia's. Family thing. Fine. Oh what's this? Still not enough? Now I have to drive back?! /rage.

Yes, so that was the brief concise summary of the last 2 days. On a side note, I'm still level 65 on WoW (Just hit it then), and the end draws close.

But after yesterday and today, I somehow feel more ready to take on any challenges that might be thrown at me. It's like a layer of apathy and hesitation has been shrugged off from my motivational machinery. You guys really don't know just how big the gift you gave was. In some ways I'm glad for that, that you'll never know it's true magnitude, and that if you did, I would really never be able to pay it back.

Farewell.

Thank you.