Day 48 : One Night Only

Often do we find ourselves having trouble with life, and often do we find ourselves complaining. This post relates to the happiness that still exists, that dreams and wishes do come true. Last weekend provided for me and the basement crew, as well as the mates in Kuching a fabolous night.

Time that reminded us of the many other times.

We talked, we laughed, we sang and we cried. To me, the highlight and peak of this whole weekend was when Ake strummed "Why" and Su blew us away by her vocals.

I was reminded of the past instantaneously. Those days where we sat in the basement, with a beer in one hand and a compromised cigarette in the other, listening to music played from the heart. Music played to ease the pain; music to inspire.

I've waited 2 1/2 years for the moment that I could hear "Why" one more time. All the longing and waiting was well worth the wait.

The weekend made me realise that though time has passed us, there was once a period in time, where individuals came together over beers, talked, played music and weathered through the stormy weather and sunny skies. That at one point in time, where I was wading through the darkness, there were people who stood by me and walked with me. That now, when reality kicks in, I can still reminisce together with them.

Lau, Tong, Boon, Ake, G and Su. Thank you for the amazing weekend. Thank you for reminding me once more.

Though for one night only, just know this weekend lives forever in my memory.

Stay beautiful Kuching. Live every dream.

Day 47 : Dream Catch Me

I was honoured to meet Yoke Mei last weekend. In that light, my thoughts I pen down below.

It was first your eyes that caught me,
Those eyes that would pierce the soul of a man and yet,
eyes that could calm a storm.

Then it was your laugh that drawed me near,
Starting lightly, softer than a summer's breeze; sweet,
Uplifting.

Came the conversations that made me believe again.
Conversations that brought perspective, and conversations that carried honesty with them and more importantly, conversations that made the difference.

Then it was full blown when you held Ryan, leaving me awed.
The way you care for him, provoked within me a different level of responsibility,
And it showed me how amazing you are.
Amidst the painful past and trying times, you've become a beacon of light to me.

I thank God that I have friends who actually saw you'll make a difference for the better.
I thank God that I had to go through everything in my life, meeting you made it all worthwhile.
I thank God we're friends.
And I would thank your mother for giving birth to you, if it's okay with you.

My dreams caught me when I met you.

Listen to this:
1) Newton Faulkner - Dream Catch Me
2) Rihanna - Take A Bow
3) One Republic - Stop & Stare
4) Click Five - Empty
5) The Basement Crew - Why

Stay beautiful Kuching. Live every dream.