Speed dating

So I went to kepoh. Instead of studying.

I was really looking forward to this event organised by the SRC, but was disappointed because turnout wasn't good. Many participants actually had their names submitted by their friends, and refused to come. There were altogether 7 girls and 7 guys in the end.

So last night, the hopeful singles came, their hearts brimming with joy and anticipation of finally meeting the ONE. The girls trickled in first, giggling and blushing as they entered the romantic, candlelit atmosphere of SR 1. All were sweet-faced, pretty young lasses (with the exception of a few, in the context of age I mean, hehehehe). The excited girls took some time to settle into their seats: some were nervous, one in particular kept changing her mind every 5 seconds whether to leave or stay =P, sadly another decided to leave.

Next to enter were the gentlemen of the evening. They came in, boisterous and shy at the same time. And so, amidst soft jazzy music playing in the background, and sipping sparkling juice aka champagne, these young guys and girls got to know each other better. Each pair was given 5 minutes after that which a whistle was blown and the guys moved one seat forward to get to know another new girl. Oh, how they chattered when the first whistle sounded, signifiying the start of the event! The whole room was filled with animated voices. As conversation flowed, the couples leaned forward closer to each other. Each person had on a mask ala masquerade, enhancing the magic and mystery of the evening. Oh, how their eyes danced under the candlelight!



Then Ah ken reached Cynthia and all spells were broken.

Everyone scuttled over and a discussion ensued. Which girl is prettiest? Which guy has potential? What are u doing here??? I love your most recent blogpost, it's so touching! hahaha.


Selepas itu, all of us went for bah kut teh.


Fast-forward to today, Cyn knocked on my door in the morning (correction: late morning). I grunted and decided if I ignore her she will go away. Manatau she sms-ed saying she has to go for the speed dating follow-up at 12.45pm. So I ma get up and shower and go with her lo.
After matching up the results from last night's event, there were 4 couples who expressed mutual interest. These four couples were given RM 30 each to plan their own second date. They were required to document their date, supported with pictures. The best couple wins the BIG prize of.........


deng deng deng. I know but they don't know. Hehehe.


The remaining singles were given a chance to draw for 3 movie passes. Not bad eh?

The four couples who emerged from last night's event were so sweet. :)
As they stood there smiling shyly at each other, I was struck by a sudden realization. I can't see myself standing there in their place. I don't have that anymore.
The sweetness of youthful innocence.
Maybe I still have it in me. Buried under all those layers of responsibilities and duties. Maybe I should take it out one day and polish it to give it a new shine.

I am glad I didn't join. I can't talk 5 whole minutes to someone I just got to know. Multiply that by 7 and it's 35 whole minutes of talking. Fuiyo. Actually, I'm just lazy to exert myself. And maybe shy too. Hehe.

Here's hoping at least one couple will end up together. Then the organisers have something to brag, and brag, and brag some more. =P

Edit:
I am so glad I did not join!!
If not it will be my first ever date!! It cannot, must not and will not be this pathetic. =P