The Big 50 Party

Well, it's over and done with. I am sure most who came went away happy. For some, it may some time before we see each other again or will never do so on earth (like Razak, may he rest in peace). For those who missed out, do check out the photos posted by Jimmy Ho at <http://picasaweb.google.com/jimmy.phho59> and Keng Sin at <http://picasaweb.google.com/kenlim59>.

For the 40+ who came, it was a time of remembering the past and the good times when we were kids. It was a time for catching up or play catch-up with all the face (& body) changes. For some, it was just time for another party, an excuse to be lost to wine, women and song.

A quick recap for those who missed it: the food (as arranged by Mohana) was delicious and highly rated (in cholesterol level as well!). The huge 50 cake was sponsored by Mohana and it had almost everyone's name on it (with a few spelling mistakes - blame the memory!). The venue (formerly BRC, now rebuilt and managed by the local municipal council [MPSP] where Mohana works) and the hall upstairs were adequately decorated with a banner bearing our old school logo. The band, two delightful ladies and a gentleman, kept the crowd tapping and clapping to their songs... wait a minute, I think our guys were singing on the mike more often than them!! A few ladies from across the seas were present to liven things up with the bolder ones of our guys. Beer was free-flowing as was the whisky (which started in Safira Country Club in the afternoon after the badminton games). The teachers who came (Tan Aik Beng, Chee Thoe Lay & Koay Swee Beng) can be seen enjoying themselves. A bannerette carrying our old school logo was given as a memento.

On the minus side, someone commented that it was expensive and grumbled about paying for the beer and girls which he didn't get to enjoy! Organizing Committee members - do note this as we want as many as possible to come. Not all are well-off with some coming from afar having to bear additional costs. BTW, is there any balance for a charity project as discussed earlier?

A big thanks to the Organizing Committee led by Hoe Hong, Roger Khaw, Mohana, Vasu and others. Hope to have another one next year as it will be the big 50 for those from the express classes and our junior year.

I am just happy that we Assumptionites got together, have some fun and leave with sweet memories. As time passes by and retirement looms ahead, I hope we will have more opportunities to meet and chat. But what I really hope for that we can form an official alumni which will contribute to the memory of our alma mater in the years to come!