A Series of Fortunate/Unfortunate Events

So I went up to Mildura for a weekend yet again, 'cept this time, it was slightly different as we did have a mission to fulfil, that is, to have dinner at the much-talked about Stefano's. I must admit the experience was a pretty wonderful one; comfortable and subtle ambience, hearty food, impeccable service and as an added bonus, I've got great accompany too. It's the first time I'm taking a trip with three fellow countrymen and it worked out really fine too. So yes, although I did spend a bomb this weekend (dinner alone was like hundred buckaroos a head), I think it was every bit worth it 'cos I had much fun.

I s'pose the whole indulgence started on Fri, when I went for a worth-raving-about Spanish dinner off Flinders Street. I don't know if the food was really that great, or it was the ambience, or it may simply be due to the person I was with and the conversations we had. Yes, it's the same person I have been having all these meetings with but really, somehow as we get to know each other more and start being more personal, I find myself pulling myself back more and more before I actually rush ahead and fall over the cliff, however sweet and comforting some words gestures may be. 'Nuff said for now.

A pretty strange thing happened this afternoon. I scooted off from work half an hour earlier to head home as I was well and truly worn out by the trip up to Mildura. As I was walking down Smith Street, a girl coming in my direction suddenly smiled at me and called out my name. It took me like 5 seconds to actually realise she is a coursemate back in Temasek Polytechnic, the institution where I got my diploma from. How weird! Fancy meeting someone from back home in my very own neighbourhood! Afterall, what are the chances of bumping into an old schoolmate in Collingwood? Turned out that she is here for a holiday and she was on Smith checking out the factory outlets and all. We caught up with a coffee and it was pretty fine, except I got the usual lines like "can't imagine you are in science now, thought you'll be in the art or fashion field (with reference to me being the seemingly shallow and fluffy 'himbo')" and "you're SO lucky to be able to get an overseas stint" (which Imust say I totally resent the fact that most think it is a matter of luck and not of effort). Oh well, I s'pose I will never be able to clarify either bits and I have no intention and inspiration to actually. Still, it was really interesting and surreal to meet someone from way back and to get in touch with that period of my life again.

And speaking of catching up, got a text from a blast from the past about catching up with a drink before the Finn Brothers concert. I s'pose I am open to the idea but at this stage, I am pretty confident that I can keep it totally superficial and there will be no re-opening of the can of worms that was buried way back in March.

And speaking of the concert, there's a major shift of dynamics now. Turned out that the person can't make it due to a business trip and Randy will be taking over the ticket instead to keep Lina company. And as for me, I am giving up the ticket for the second night (don't wanna do an overkill) for Paul and Nancy will be having his instead. So yes, funny how things turned out. In any case, it will be a pretty eventful (but no doubt enjoyable) evening next Monday.

So yes, those were the latest happenings in my otherwise self-declared mundane life. Some may say it is totally eventful, but I certainly don't think so. It's more tiring than anything else, I think.