Farewell(s)

As I watch Samson go through the gantry and scan the biometric card in his passport, I felt a surge of nostalgia washing through me. It was such a memory-provoking moment. It reminded me of how I felt when it was me going through those gantries 6 months ago. (I cannot believe it's been freaking 6 months!!!!) The excitement I felt as I embarked on my new journey, at the same time the anxiety that embraced me as I wonder if I would get through the days without my closest ones by my side, all of these familiar feelings feel so near yet so far. I really miss the days in Chapel Hill.

But hell no, I'm not gonna digress. Samson's 5 lovely girls crawled out of bed just before dawn today just to make it in time to say goodbye! In a girl-populated clique, Samson's absence would mean the lack of masculinity (which is already scarce to start off with) in all our upcoming gatherings for the year ahead.

Farewell used to be so difficult because it used to be so rare. As we grow up and move into THIS particulat stage of life, where people (in University) are either going on Exchange/studies abroad or people (in NS) are going for trainings/courses for a prolonged period of time. Frequent visits to the airport have become part and parcel of our lives. So now it's Samson's turn to embark on this new journey, overcoming yet another milestone in the pursuit of his Air Force Pilot career.

To Samson Khor, my EGP/friend for almost a decade: Above all that I would want to say to you, please remember tha safety comes first! We all have faith in you and we know you'll definitely make it through. You're one of the toughest person I know. I'm really sorry for writing the smallest note (super not in situation) but every word of blessing is straight from my heart okayz!

Samson had his last breakfast in a long time with us and his family before setting off! (Dude, you're so going to miss local food, speaking from someone who's been there, done that!)

When will you ever have a slightly more normal friendship with Sc? Hahaha.

With everyone's sleepy (and hangover) faces.

Jiayou!!! We'll see you soon! :)

Before Daphne flew back to Melbourne for her final semester, we had a cosy gathering at Golden Mile Complex for some Thai food! Food that I've missed so much but yet to have my craving satisfied! I googled for good Thai food and Nanathai @ Golden Mile Complex seems to offer the most mouth-watering pictures @ affordable prices!

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Thai Iced Tea

Young Coconut for me. I hate coconut, for that matter, but I order it because (1) I needed something cooling for my naturally 'heaty' body that's been fighting acne breakout (2) it was such a bloody hot day.

Sambal Kangkong that looks so threatening right here but was in fact pretty spicy. Same goes for the stir-fry minced meat w basil! 

 Tomyum Hotpot

Omelette

Roasted Chicken

Followed by gelato @ Tom's Palette located in Shaw Towers! 

Salted Caramel Cheesecake + Cookies & Cream!

It is one of the cheapest gelato I've seen!

Many people rave about Aloy Thai and how it is one of the best Thai food they have ever eaten yada yada but I beg to differ. I've only been to Aloy Thai once but I don't find it impressive and I also felt that it was a little overpriced. Nana Thai was very decent for the price it but my favourite remains: Nakhon Kitchen. Although there's always a queue when you go at dinner hours, I think it is definitely worth the wait! This is also despite the fact that the place is like a freaking sauna (at least the one @ Kovan and when you get the seats inside the reataurant), especially when you're already eaing spicy food. But still, it remains as one of the best of my list.

Group pictures to wrap up our fruitful food-hunting day! :)