Abigail Ashley~~

I met Abigail today. Some of you might remember her as the ACJC girl with the big boobs. Whatever… I’m not a booby person and I certainly have never been attracted to her assets or her any other part.

I remember spending February 19th 2000 with her. It is a significant date for the fact that it was the last day of my student life in Singapore. At the tender, naïve age of 16, I thought she was the bomb, the goddess. I’m obviously wrong. Nevertheless, it was the first time I went out with an ACJC girl and it was quite big deal (at that time). I think she probably thought it was so cool to be out with a guy studying overseas (at that time). This unforgettable, poignant moment was and is one of my so-called highlight reels.

Today when I met her, the emotion from 6 years ago overwhelmed me initially. We reminiscenced about the first time we met, in the ACJC choir. How we never took our eyes off each other, and she waited for me to approach her. I recall how bloody nervous I was asking her out, and the delirium that followed after she said yes.

We laughed, talked and ate fettuccine. And once more, I felt 16 again. I was in the white shirt and navy blue pants, and she, in the white blouse and navy blue skirt. We were in the old ACJC void deck, the one that stank and sold 40 cent plain pratas. Neither of us has really changed at all. Essentially, we are the same kids who went out on February 19th 2000. Yes since then, we have had our fair share of bumps and knocks throughout the years but come back stronger thanks to a common indomitable spirit. Paranoia quickly goes right out of the window in the face of opportunity. Being lied to is part and parcel of life. Abstaining would mean defeat. Resting would mean delay and loss of momentum. The best thing to do is just press on in faith.

I told her that she looked fantastic and that it was wonderful to meet her again after nearly 4 years without contact. She returned the compliment in a most coquettish manner which I found somewhat unbecoming but altogether refreshing. Then I kissed her on the hand and took her back to her hotel, thus rounding off a most satisfactory evening.