On Saturday, *Shinta and I went for a Christmas party hosted by some old(er) friends. Despite my initial reluctance (tired lah), I'm really really glad we went after all....
1. We are the "babies" of the group
Being the youngest in a group has its privileges. The others who are walking the path of life ahead of you, can understand and relate to issues that you are only just starting to face. Hence they can sympathise and know how to say the right thing at the right time. They also know how saying less is sometimes saying more!
It sometimes gets awkward amongst friends who despite being the same-age-group ("SAG"), are at different stages of life and can't always relate. It's quite tiring sometimes, to be honest.
2. We were pampered by the spread of food without any work from us!
It's probably related to being the babies of the group, but we didn't have to prepare or bring anything. For most of our other gatherings with SAG friends, either
i) we host, *Shinta has to cook and I have to wash up, or
ii) its a potluck and we still have to prepare something substantial.
This time round however, we got yummy potato mashes, the most amazing pomegranate salad, stuffing, turkey and tons of other stuff without having to do any work. We did attempt to assuage our guilt by bringing 2 bottles of wine though!
3. *Shinta brought his guitar and we sang carols
Yes, singing of carols is not something done only in church or by carollers. And it doesn't matter if we're out of tune or humming in a totally different key. It's the words you read and reflect upon that matter. I had a good time although my throat is now slightly sore.
I think having 3 groups of friends helps a lot...
1) friends your age to walk together with you;
2) friends younger to remind you to leave a path others can follow; and
3) friends older to guide you and let you know there have been others walking before you.
1. We are the "babies" of the group
Being the youngest in a group has its privileges. The others who are walking the path of life ahead of you, can understand and relate to issues that you are only just starting to face. Hence they can sympathise and know how to say the right thing at the right time. They also know how saying less is sometimes saying more!
It sometimes gets awkward amongst friends who despite being the same-age-group ("SAG"), are at different stages of life and can't always relate. It's quite tiring sometimes, to be honest.
2. We were pampered by the spread of food without any work from us!
It's probably related to being the babies of the group, but we didn't have to prepare or bring anything. For most of our other gatherings with SAG friends, either
i) we host, *Shinta has to cook and I have to wash up, or
ii) its a potluck and we still have to prepare something substantial.
This time round however, we got yummy potato mashes, the most amazing pomegranate salad, stuffing, turkey and tons of other stuff without having to do any work. We did attempt to assuage our guilt by bringing 2 bottles of wine though!
3. *Shinta brought his guitar and we sang carols
Yes, singing of carols is not something done only in church or by carollers. And it doesn't matter if we're out of tune or humming in a totally different key. It's the words you read and reflect upon that matter. I had a good time although my throat is now slightly sore.
I think having 3 groups of friends helps a lot...
1) friends your age to walk together with you;
2) friends younger to remind you to leave a path others can follow; and
3) friends older to guide you and let you know there have been others walking before you.
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