If it was a mistake, it was a beautiful one.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
「 dancing away Sunday, July 20, 2008 」


ha.. u must be wondering why I'm update so quickly today.. read on and u will know why. :D

Was slacking at my stall just now with my sis, then auntie farra (the owner of my neighbour stall) called me over, " girl, come. you interested in this coming event..blah blah.."

Me: " Yea, sure. When is it? ... "

First of all, she's so nice. Despite of the poor business lately, she always look out for me. Like find business opportunities for me, help me think of ideas for food, help me source for items.. a very generous lady in short.

Anyway, after the mini biz talk, she continued, " Girl, what's your name.. I forgot."

Me: O, Ya Ting
Auntie: Yati? You Indonesian huh?
Me: No no.. I'm not, I'm Ya Ting. It's a Chinese name.
Auntie: O.. but sounds very Indonesian. What does your name mean?
Me: Hmm.. It's suppose to mean something like.. graceful, elegant..
Auntie: O.. that's a beautiful name.. yea.. indeed.. you're graceful in many ways. How true
Me: (HEEE) Thank you

Auntie: O, Ya Ting, that boy your boyfriend is it?
Me: No la, not my bf
Auntie: Not your bf? Then you have bf now?
Me: No, don't have
Auntie: *pause* Sure or not? How old are you?
Me: Hmm.. soon 22.
Auntie: 22. It's about time. And you so pretty, how come no bf?
Me: :D haa.. don't know lei. Haven't met nice guy.
Auntie: How come, so pretty should be able to get bf easily ma. You prefer locals or foreigners?
Me: Hmm.. dunno. Actually I have no preference. But if u have to ask, I think foreigners. Locals not really my type, like all too.. I dunno how to say, like.. down to earth, boring. Not my type
Auntie: Actually there's a lot of good local guys too (here's the major point).. Just that none cross our path that's all.. hahahah!
Me: hahaa.. that's true.

I think auntie farra is ultra optimistic. (ops, no offense guys.. hee)

Anyway, the conversation continued, she keeps praising me until my face almost turned red. More importantly, I got to know her better. She's not just any Malay auntie, I was surprised to find out that she travels a lot and is very well educated (in every sense), have great connections, and is a very wise and knowledgeable person. She also has an adopted daughter, other than her own children. It's amazing how our conversation can go from daily small talk like the latest 7pm Korean drama, to discussion of Singapore's history, to philosophical topics on love, sufferings, family values and to even some very personal advice. To be frank, I was really touched. It felt like a mother daughter conversation. Her genuineness and love can be felt tangibly. Haven't have such a heartening and simple chat in a long time. That's why I simply have to keep this in my heart..

Oo.. I saw that cute guy I just knew last week today.. Sooooo handsome! And macho(literally, has big arms and chest)! but sad that he's a little short :(
He's such a gentleman la (at least for first impression), he initiated to help me do stuff without me asking the other day. and he smile so charmingly.. ahh. havent met such a good looking person, yet with great character and still single(i think so. at least I hope so) in history of mankind!

o.. I saw him just now and kept looking at him. But when he saw me, I quickly turn away.. pretend to be bz.. how stupid....... haha. should have just get him over to talk. haiz.. wasted.. but auntie farra, who knows I will intro him to you one day. =D muahahaha!