wed (18/6/03)--

eng tiong, my da ge from NS called me up yesterday, after a hiatus of don't know how many donkey years. it's always nice and flattering to be remembered. after the primary ego boost:P, it's also nice to be able to catch up on his recent happenings

he said he's taking unpaid leave now. he's getting married next April. he thinks of hosting his wedding dinner only when the economy gets better

i guess i should have known better since i know he's working in the hotel industry and all. i think i still have this illusion of my friends gainfully employed, working hard to advance their careers. it struck me hard when i realised i know someone who has been adversely affected by the current economic downturn. friends who just graduated and are trying to land a job don't exactly count?

i don't even know him all that well in the first place but i feel sad for him...it's a little bit overwhelming