Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Umboh

I just came back from my best friend's wedding. It was such a great experience to be there, even though just for a short 24 hours. To begin with, I am very, very happy for him and his wife. I remember the last time I spoke to him on an issue as serious as marriage, we were still in our early twenties. I was just out of college and had barely started on my first job. Back then, it seemed to be forever that his wedding day would arrive. And I even promised him audaciously that I will sing on his wedding day.

Well, his big day came on Feb 14th. I attended but did not sing. (Actually, to be honest, I did prepare an Indonesian classic for him but won't sing unless he really asks me to. Well, maybe, I will do so in his 50th anniversary hehehe) Anyway, to make up for that, I was given the honor to make a speech together with another buddy (gsoo) during his reception. And I think that is more appropriate then forcing the many guests to listen to my unappealing voice.

Come to think of it, friends of my age are all starting to enter the so-called next phase in life. When I reminisce on this, pictures of all the past weddings I attended in last 4 years came back to my mind. And I foresee many more to come =)

It was a joyous occasion for sure and it made me missed San Francisco. Over the years, the bay area has meant so much to me, almost like my second home, because so many wonderful experiences have occurred over there. To the extent, I felt a little miserable after I touched down in Boston the next morning, returning to the wintry weather. As we all know, parting is sweet sorrow ... but your next adventure cannot begin unless you close the previous chapter. And I will love to do that in perfection.

Back to my daily routine now ...