The Single's Guide to Going Out With Friends

Listen very carefully, I shall say this only wence (reference to alo alo TV series)

School is over, there's no more need for studying... HURRAY!

Off you go to clear that backlog of sleep, complete that game or story that you've put on hold, or even visit that friend you've lost touch with.

Very soon, you realise that there really isn't much to do except to lay around and decompose as you wait for National Service (it is compulsory for male Singapore citizens).

What can you do then? My favourtie advice is to go out with your friends. Arrange a gathering of sorts. It can be with anyone and everyone. Over the last 2 weeks I've had chalets with my outside group of brothers and schoolmates separately, met up with secondary school classmates at East Coast Park, and even celebrated Mubarak's birthday!

Here're some tips to ensure that your outings are enjoyable:

1. If you're going out with couples, get someone to keep you company, no one likes a third wheel, or being a third wheel. So lets just save each other the trouble and get yourself occupied.

2. check the agenda, make sure nothing's going to piss anyone off. Try to get activities that involve as many people as possible. It's not fun to look at others having fun! haha!

3. Learn to back out. Some activities are simply not meant for you, they're asking you out just for the sake of courtesy, REJECT!

4. You already know who you're closer to and vice versa, no point making new friends when you know that the impression won't be strong. Kinda makes it awkward too!

Random ranting from le Bruce himself!

Cheers!

OH YEAH! I MIGHT BE FLYING OFF TO BANGKOK AND THEN TRAVEL DOWN TO HAT CHAI> PENANG > KL! WOOTS!