The Regurgitation of Emotive Illustrations

"I'M GETTING MARRIED."

my collegue told me.

i stared at him. "huh?"

"the holiday to hong kong is most probably for the honeymoon."

"you're serious?"

"haha shotgun la." he laughed.

i was absolutely awed by the news. i mean he's 21. she's 18. she's pregnant. how can i not respect a guy like him?

how does it feels like to be getting married at the age of 21 and soon becoming a dad?

the thought scares me.

at the age of 21, i will be in the university majoring in journalism and probably minoring in psychology or philosophy or maybe both. i'll most probably be doing free-lance designing and writing at the same time to get more exposure and experiences since these are the areas in which i want to expertise in.

sometimes, i will be driving my black mazda to town on saturdays and probably club or catch a late night show. occasionally, i might treat my friends to kbox to enjoy a night of loudness.

however, i will save up a few days doing the things that i enjoy doing alone such as swimming on a tuesday morning, laughing to the tons of "la bi xiao xin" i've bought, spending time with my girlfriend, or simply lying in bed doing nothing.

every sunday morning, i will be dining with my family at some chinese restaurant. sometimes for a change, we could visit macdonald instead. occasional new movie screenings at home with my family is absolutely pleasing to the heart.

however, during exam periods, all these might have to be halted for a while. instead of clubbing or movie nights, i might end up mugging in the late nights. during the day, National Library is first choice prior to Changi Airport Starbucks and EXPO Coffeebean and Tea Leaves.

all in all, these have to be done in the expense of time and if i were to be married with a kid at the age of 21. i guess i'll have to prepare a plan B.

however, what i can say is that getting married with a kid is not a bad news. in fact, it is a good and heart-warming one if you view it with no discrimination.

i think i'll have to start looking out for nice suits and be prepared to give a 'big' angbao. it's expensive to get married! somemore got kid! oh no!

anyway, life still goes on.

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a hole. i've fallen.
unlit. i see in the dark.

walk on by. over a hole.
fallen into. a moutain of sand.

shake it off. shake shake. shake it off.
i've got dust in my eyes.

walk on by.
another way. it is.

if it's dark. use a match.
cover up. the sun's heating up.

i've got matches.
i've got hands.

life never stays on.
life goes on ---

and on.