5th Annual Ec0118 Gathering

Time flies. It has been 9+years since we last met each other. I wouldn't say 'know each other' as it is after the second semester when i began to know the guys. I am talking about my poly friends. J-team (Phyo was the only one not from this team). Not all were present, but majority came. J-team consist of JianLong, John, Jocelyn, James, Jie Hao (Aris), Junhao, Junwen, (late) Jeremy, Jannah & me! Why me? You may asked. I was known as Joseph when i was working at G2000, before i changed my ang mo mia. Hence, i wanted to find a Christian name with the letter 'J' to remind myself of this unbreakable bond, after deciding to drop 'Ashton'. 'Jaron'? Considering still. This was suggested by the Wonder Twins (hao&wen).

As the title of this post suggested, it is the 5th time we had our annual gathering since 2006. This excludes other smaller gatherings or visiting our late friend, Jeremy. We even met twice last year as some find it better to meet more often, but trust me, its never been easy. But december gathering is much easier, especially since all of us wanted to meet up! Unlike some other group of friends, its rather easy to organise as most wouldn't back out at the very last minute. That is what i called real friends.
What's so different between this year's and past year's? This year mark he first time we held it outside Yiliang's place. First time we had non-BBQ food. First time we had a non-chinese organiser. First time we actually had gift exchange! *applauds* Like last year, Jian Long brought her girlfriend. But John's partner changes her status. Girlfriend no more, she is his wife now! We held this year's event at Fika - a halal swedish cafe & bistro. Man, the place was cool! (apart from 40% of their furnitures from their swedish counterpart, IKEA)

I guess we are too loud and fun loving, the waiters serving us laugh at us when we are joking and doing the gift exchange. The service was great. The place is spacious yet cosy and homely. We simply love the kitchen and the fireplace! Price of the wood was above average but comparable with Swensen's (Swensen's service is one of the worst among other restaurants in Singapore). The taste of the food was ok but their beef patties tasted rather similiar with IKEA's meatballs. We joked that theyare affliated! Lol.

The gift exchange was the highlight of the night. We had lots of fun. 5 of the 12 bought Bodyshop's products. 2 of us bought Espirit's towel! Haha, I did not know we have such 'mo qi'. I am sure there will be a ban on Bodyshop's product in 2011. The most unique gift was from Yiliang. He get a remote "Control Ur Babe" controller. John became the lucky person to get that unique gift. I am sure he is VERY happy with it. He began to try the buttons and we all laugh at the various sound the controller made. Now you know why the waiters are laughing as well?

I shall not go and talk about the movie here. In short, i had LOTS OF FUN!!! =)

Trying to decide which present goes to us

John with his handy 'controller'

Welcome to the Family! (I love this pic!)

We are in the 'Kitchen'!