Of times gone by

I felt kind of stiffed sitting there, trying to find out what's the interest rate that would earn John 10,000 at time = 5N, compounded monthly.
So, I went to Friendster, and try to see if there is any "updates".
And there was none.

So I decided to browse around.
And I saw this.

Twin's Birthday.

Nostalgia kicked in. So I browsed more.

The hornies. Ok. The horny. Me.

I couldn't help but started laughing at the pictures. That picture directly above is probably one of the worst picture ever taken of me, and since I rarely do have pictures taken, that is really something.
Something really horrible.

But I still can't help but felt amused and happy looking at those pictures.
And frankly, I miss those times more than I realized I do.
Much more.
Much much more.

One of the many BBQ

I found a few pictures of this. Different variation. But practically the same content.

One of the many gatherings.

And not strangely and not coincidentally I think, in different versions of it, the picture is still called "Our family".

I sincerely miss those silly smiles we all had. When troubles seemed so far. And the worries of the world are put to naught. With those silly faces.

Last picture taken during the N.Year before I flew.

I can't help but think how happy everyone is when taking those pictures. Probably because it is taken together with that special bunch of people? My imagination maybe. Nonetheless, everyone seemed to be sincerely carefree.

The KL trip gang.

It seems like we could conquer the world at that point.

The sisterhood.

And nothing could ever. Ever. Come in between. Even though there may be speed bumps here and there. Rough snaky roads.

The brotherhood.

We are always on top of the world.

Comrades. On top of the world. To us at least.

Adieu

It seems to be so far away. Those memories. Of us goofing around. Being stupid. Doing random crazy acts. And just being together.
I really miss those days. Of me being with you guys. Made me feel that I could really overcome anything the world throws at me. Those days when I can do stupid things and yet not be judged. For you already know who I am.
Those days, when I can laugh and joke about anything and everything.

Ah.
Those days that seems so far away now.

How is everyone doing?
Do you miss those days too?
Or am I the only fool stuck in the past?

How much have we grown?
Have we changed? For the better? For the worse?
Have our hearts grown fonder? Or colder?
Looking at those pictures, I can't imagine back then we will be who we are today.
Have we overcome the biggest fear we had during high school?
Or are we still fighting it?

And now. It's time to go back figuring what exactly is that interest rate that earns John 10,000 in t=5N.
*sigh*

Oh. In case you need me to say it out loud.
I miss you people in Kulai. The family. The sisters. Brothers. You people.

p/s: I almost cried out of missing those memories, looking at those pictures. But I held back my tears. And smiled.