Letters from the Equator

Paper Umbrella Flowers
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I had a few young people over the apartment tonight, for a farewell gathering of one of our youth group members who will be furthering his studies in Michigan soon.

I like opening up my apartment to this group of people, particularly because our home is an extension of ourselves, and they’ve blessed me in so many ways, it’s just good to be able to give back.

I made use of my Mukka Express to make coffee for them, and served them with some pasta that I made from a few bottles of Dolmio sauce and some extra herbs. The other food were take-aways, but we managed to clear up almost everything.

The brownies from MVO’s recommendation were a hot item. I was sure to serve them warm from the oven with a healthy serving of Bulla’s vanilla ice cream. I found out today that the lady who sells it is an aunt of a good friend of mine. Small world. If anyone is interested, you can get them from Pat at Rocky Restaurant in Bangsar Baru, opposite the MPH bookstore. Give them a call (Rocky Restaurant) because they have to make it in advance.

People were hanging out everywhere. It was good just to see people lounging at the balcony, or the couch or the dining area. We even rigged up the study table for a game of Puerto Rico. I’m really happy with my furniture purchases so far. They’ve gone to good use.

We have plans to add paint to the walls, and to spruce up the study room. We bought paints from Jusco from some vouchers I received earlier, and we plan to get the study room ready before a friend of mine, LS, comes over to stay for a weekend in a few weeks’ time.

I’m glad I found the time to hang up the shoe wall rack, which I had been wanting to do for the longest time. It makes the intermediate area just outside our door a little more homely. A rug and a mirror would make that place really cosy.

Even the Omar shelf was set up today by some kind guests who volunteered some spare hands just when the party was getting bigger. I need to get another one, for the laundry area outside before the sale ends.

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