So I met a new friend. Let’s call him Dr. Isaac—the kind of guy who helps you row your first dragon boat and then rows straight into your heart with foodie talk. Naturally, we bonded over food!
One fine day, he drops me a message:
“Free on Monday.”
Me: Monday?? Who even does parties on a Monday? My social calendar only recognises Friday to Sunday for house gatherings!
But wait—he’s bringing the friend I’d heard so much about. You know, the one with a birthday that lasted two whole months. Glamorous, fabulous, and clearly living in a Netflix special. I told my friend, “My next birthday needs to last three months, minimum. I’m falling behind!”
So I sent the invite. They showed up bearing burnt cheesecake—already my kind of people.
And just like that, Monday night turned into a feast: Rojak, Sambal Prawns, Petai with Ikan Bilis, Curry Chicken, Ngo Hiang... and the dessert duo: Durian (king of fruit) and burnt cheesecake (queen of comfort).
We talked, we laughed, we chewed thoughtfully through our third servings.
Dr. Isaac threw in some deep, preachy wisdom between bites—which, surprisingly, didn’t go down as heavy as the curry. In fact, his reflections gave me fresh views on life and new perspectives.
Note to self: Mondays aren’t so bad when they come with good food, great company, and a side of enlightenment.
More of this, please.