pre- leaving on a jetplane

was at bishan library studying for my last paper. took a short break to stroll around the new premise. came upon a huge book entitled "Humans". i often wondered to myself why do i tear easily? almost at everything. according to that book, crying is uniquely human. animals tear too, however, they do so in order to wash their eyes. it is the primitive emotional response and it is hard to fake it. tears are said to rid the body of stress hormones too. perhaps, that explains why people will feel much better after a cry.

bumped into geoffery (he and his brother, gerald are legendary musicians of Hope Sg) on my bus ride home. he saw me and greeted me with his smile. i thought that was really genuine. i once heard that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. yet, smiles can create joy and bridge closer bonds. it brings warmth to the soul. words are limited to express, yet a smile can say it all. a real smile is can be known by looking at the eye. the fact: the muscles around the eye will contract, raising cheeks and gathering skin towards the nose. a real smile tends to linger and fades more evenly.

some sweet smses from fav girlfriends.

debster (11:08am): Hey shuz! LAST PAPER Tml! haha and u will literally go hm take luggage and fly off. how cool can tat be for a post- exam celebration man! Haha. omg how i wish i can do tat too. Juz hang on there ya? Aja Aja fighting!!

shannie (12:37pm): and i thank God for u jas! you have truly inevitably reinstalled in me a desire to seek God and to want to pray always. i'm glad we're such gd friends (:

shannie (12:44pm): (: and to think we met through HR!! haha. i'm v inspired to serve and i've promised God to serve Him next yr becuz i'm v burdened by your dedication to Him (:

these smses i shall save to keep myself encouraged, knowing that i've friends in high places. deb, a date with you when i come back yea? shannie, our lovely christmas dinner 2006! and of course, more starbucks hangouts.

listening: Angeline by Tommy Emmanuel