Meeting Stan on CMB

Last week on Polling Day, I got matched with a good looking chap called Stan on Coffee Meets Bagel. Over the weekend, we had lotsa fun chatting up with each other over Whatsapp. As I begin to sense that it could turn into something romantic, I informed some close buddies. Quite a few gave me advice against pursuing this relationship namely because we seemed spiritually mismatched. He has not been attending church for ages even as he professed to be a Christian. I wanted to cut communication with him on Sunday night I think but was coax back to resume on Monday morning, or Tuesday. However, by Wednesday night... after I revealed my diabetic condition, our communication again came to a standstill of sorts. Now, he seems to be hesitating. Oh wells. Relationships, even simple friendships can be complicated for me. But never mind, I really should not let it bother me too much. If we chat, we chat. If we don't, it's his loss, not mine.

Update: After I typed this entry, Stan chatted with me and was telling me he was encountering some unsolvable problems at work. He did not go into the details and I did not ask further. Also, as we conversed more I told him upfront that I could not help him out if it had to do with money matters and he sounded frustrated from then onwards, even though he denied he needed help with money. I just had a gut feeling things were dodgy. Actually, I really do not know if I should have given him the benefit of the doubt and more time to explain himself before I had cut off contact with him. But it was quite a swift and decisive move I made that day. Mostly because my buddy BY had her doubts about his good will and she sensed something not right about him as well. I trust my buddy more.

I am updating tonight because I thought of him tonight and I pray all is well with him. Even though I may not be in contact with him, I still wish him well. 25 July

Polling Day

Today is Polling Day in Singapore. I cast my vote in less than 10 minutes. The process was smooth and efficient for me. Unfortunately, there were long queues in many other polling stations around the country. It is almost without a doubt that that PAP will be given a mandate to rule again but the question is the percentage of votes they will garner.

Andrew's 60th

Last night, my cousin Andrew celebrated his 60th birthday and a number of us celebrated with him via Zoom. These Zoom birthday celebrations seem to be the new normal even though the lockdown has loosened up in many places. It is wonderful that many of us relatives from Singapore, and Sydney are able to join them in KL for Andrew's milestone celebration.

Just three years ago, I remember celebrating Peter's 60th at St Regis with a buffet luncheon, and TF was still around at that time. In another two years' time, we will be celebrating MF's 60th. I remember celebrating MF's 50th at Phuket not that long ago. It was really celebrated in style. Milestone birthdays can really be a lot of fun. Memorable occasions when shared with loved ones.