i came back to a lovely surprise when i got back to Singapore. I am utterly surprised by my family and friends, for the belated 21st bday party that they had organised for me. I am quite touched by their efforts.

When i was looking at the powerpoint slideshow that they had prepared for me. Looking through my 21 years, from when i was a newborn baby to when i was in secondary school, poly, and now, in Perth.. there was only one thought in my mind - I am so blessed to have all these people in my life. My family, my church friends, my secondary school friends, my poly friends, and definitely my perth family and friends. I couldn't help but teared when i was watching the slideshow, cos i was really touched.. and at the same time, well, i have to admit, when i saw the photo of me and my perth family - Em, Jocelyn and Kim.. i do missed them quite a bit and wished they were here too.

When i was given that 2 minutes to say something. I really didn't know what to say. There's just too much to be thankful for and yet at the same time, words are not enough to express how i feel. All i could say was "Who i am today, how far i have come, 21 years of my life, it isn't because of who i am or what i've done. But it is because of each and everyone who matters in my life. And i am blessed, because i am given the privilege to be your friend.. and i am blessed, because i am given such a wonderful family, who believed in me, gave me such a good environment to grow up in, and for giving me the chance to go overseas to study.. "

I truly am touched by their gesture and efforts. It was good to see everyone again..

and it made me feel really torn apart... What do u do when on both sides of the world (okay, not really at both sides.. since technically speaking, perth is just a little bit downwards on the map from singapore), there are people who mean a lot to you? That no matter where you are, you'll always miss them.. *sigh*

It's amazing how God has given me the chance to know these people in my life, and those especially close ones whom have made such an impact on my life and make my life pretty much complete.. They are the ones whom i will cherish for life, no matter where i am.