Ladies, I’m So Glad I Know You!

There are several things that help a person bond with another human being. For me, it can be anything from a shared love of reading to passion for dance, sharing travel stories, planning treks, and conversations about writing. There’s another contender on this multitudinous list – food.

For the longest time, men have been known to enjoy food – in terms of quantity and quality. Women, after all, have always been too concerned with their physical appearance to indulge in the Sin that is gluttony. I am so happy though that, stepping down from that unrealistic pedestal, one finds that this couldn’t be further from the truth.

I love food. Everyone (okay, almost everyone) who knows me knows I love food. Sometimes I’m a bit selective about the kinds of food I eat, but barring that little hiccup, I love food. Yes, it’s repetitive, but I just needed to drive that point home.

Singapore is food heaven. It’s also monetary hell. Despite being super expensive, I try to fit into my budget places that I really, really, REALLY want to go to (that list is also endless). And while I have one guy friend who is forever willing to go and try out these places with me, I’m proud to say I know several girls who are ever ready as well.

This post is dedicated to those girls. Girls who like to eat and who appreciate good food. Lately, I have been lucky enough to meet a fair few of them, and it’s made me a happy girl. No longer do I have to worry about where I’m going to find the company to go and eat at a new place (my personal view is that eating alone anywhere other than at home is really sad). I now know exactly whom to call, and these ladies are ever willing to join me. Hell, sometimes they are the ones doing the calling!

Yes, it’s not in the best interest of health or thriftiness, but hey, those are small details that can be taken care of. So men of the world, take note. If you want to impress girls, they are not so different from you. The key to their heart could also be the same as the key to yours – good food.

As for the girls, I really am glad to know you. To more good food, then!

Calm Waters

Calm waters,
Stormy skies;
Can there be
A bigger lie?

With the human world
Such is the case,
Where of humanity,
There is scarcely a trace.

A flutter of the breeze
To raging winds turns,
Bringing with it emotions,
Acts and thoughts that burn.

People are transient,
Never here to stay long;
Remember that always;
It’ll help you remain strong.

The sea brings calm,
It makes me forget men;
But there is always someone
To ruin this perfect zen.

A cackling group of girls,
A noisy lot of aunties;
Fat, well-fed businessmen,
Jogging, ogling at women who catch their fancy.

Thoughts abound,
The spirit soars;
As I find myself,
By the shore.

Oh, and how can I forget;
As I think about my wishes,
The self-same aunties,
Sit next to me and discuss dishes!

I try to tune out,
Gazing up at the sky;
Where the moon and a lone planet,
Near the horizon lie.

From where I sit,
The moon seems to throw
Its light on the sea,
Which is aglow.

No romantic ever could resist,
Such a view,
Which is enough to turn
Even a cynic into a lover anew.

The moon has replaced the sun,
And I’ve had my fun;
I’ve even managed to ignore the ladies,
And their talk of curry and patties!

As I leave for
A more mundane destination,
In my head,
I carry only one question:

Calm waters,
Stormy skies;
Can there be
A bigger lie?