Monday, August 28, 2006
So it was set, Crown Plaza Hotel, 27 August 2006. Revival of the fairy tale. It was advertised as being the biggest ball to date in UMSA history. Preparation was obviously needed. So jason, boon and i went to dressmart the day before.
Unfortunately, we didnt find anything that looked good coz of our high standards (or maybe coz of our measly frame). So we went home, worried and confused of our attire. Thankfully, as if by divine means, i met a friend who happen to have a whole lotta formal wear and is roughly my size. Great...attire..checked.
The next day, after my french manicure, exfoliation, cuticle work, therapeutic pedicure, botanical detox complex , aromatherapy oils, detoxifying algae and a meeting with Gustav, my russian massuer, i was ready and all set for the ball. Funny thing happen when i walked out of my room with my suit, my dad looked and me and said, "Wahhh, why u didnt tell me you getting married?". Hahah, very funny dad. A brief meeting with the gang followed (sorry boon to keep u waiting, at least you made acquaintance with kai ann's parents) and we left for the hotel.
As we arrived, we were greeted with flocks of fairies and princess (with thier tiara and what ever you call those long, hand held wands). There was the odd captain hook, zorro, puss in boots, 3 witches from macbeth (xin yi in a dress!!!), beast and not to mention shrek. However, as i walked further, a particular costume caught my eyes. Yes, i was dazzled to see Prince Lim Char Ming. Yesterday, he was fretting about what to wear, and now here he is, char ming as ever. Nice work Boon, dunno how you pull that off.
Night was great, with some nice performances, great fashion show, lousy food, borderline dessert and a great skit by the UMSA committee. It was hilarious and i really liked the friends intro bit. Anyway, the lucky draw was next. Unfortunately, i didnt win the air ticket, but guess what jen, RACHEL WON!!...haha...so lucky lar she...a free return ticket to Malaysia.
The night came to an end, boon and i went for the afterball, the rest went to Edward's place and jun bin was no where to be found ( Mr Lee, You are a real man now...just like Pinnochio). Afterball was at sixth sense. Being a sunday night, it was relatively empty and was filled mainly by all the UMSA people. It was cool walking around the club and knowing that everyone had something in common. Pick up lines were also easy to formulate, ie: Hey, something tells me u're from malaysia, me too!!
After some hard out dancing and shuffling (haha, thanks for teaching Boon), we left for boon's place for a good night rest. A peculiar thing arose along the way there, upon reaching boon's house, boon suddenly asked me if i wanted to shoot some hoops. Well mr lim, what a great idea, only problem is its flippin 5am and its dark as hell. He also said sumthin about coming back from clubs and putting on his jogging shoes and jog in the wee hours of morning. Is this a KK thing ar??
Thankfully, we didnt play and went straight for the blankets. I must say, Boon's new "rumpus" looks great man. What a nice hang out place, just like the basement in "Thats 70's show". Furthermore, the extra room there was spacious enough that i literally could sleep on one side and wont be able to hear boon snoring on the other side. Also, the room was warm and welcoming, with sleeping bags arranged nicely and blankets lay neatly by the sides. I presume that this is where boon brings home all his "fresh meat" from the clubs and "slaughter" them here. Nice work man, im gonna get a "visitor" room as well.
Later that day, i left for waiwera (hot springs and water theme park). It was 48 celcius and steamy hot. Slides were preety cool and we had loads of fun. Heres just some pics and more will come shortly.
These arent my freinds....dunno who leh
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