things i'm thankful for this december and christmas

serendipitous meeting with an old army friend. imax harry potter movie with bee. fishball noodles at ang mo kio. going to see the dentist. actually doing a facial. chummy dim sum lunch with a friend before she left for china. godiva pop chocs and an unexpected jazz performance. punggol seafood dinner with cousins. presents bought that i was totally satisfied with. quiet gathering with friends and unexpected gifts. piebald pony at marmalade pantry. roman holiday. a card from england. tonnes of cards left unwritten till the last minute. birthday gathering with family and fish sperm at sushi yoshida. perhaps love. total psychic connection with dad - gift of the watch i was eyeing but didnt tell anyone of. two presents - for once - from family. watching silly mpegs in the office with my boss and colleagues while drinking champagne. buddy's christmas baptism. home-baked cookies gone soft. home-baked cookies not gone soft. kfc for birthday lunch. not enough gym time. casual lunch treat at raffles the plaza. birthday SMS wishes from a colleague. midnight delivery of an ipod shuffle from a close guy pal. thoughtful gift of clinique all about eyes cream from an ex-. chocomisu from tiramisutra. the calming view of the pool from a sofa at my aunt's place. the wind in my face on a night drive home with a cousin. sushi tei with ba4 dao4 friend. picture postcards from new york and beijing. reading comics while gazing out over the sea. terribly unpacked room. bells and chimes. 'oh siglap is so near thomson!' sharing the joys of max brenner's with kids. lots of late night cab rides. loads of photos. you.