Woke up on Monday,
To a cute voice I haven't heard in years.
Xiao finally called.
They say that once you've truly loved someone,
You will always love the person in someway or another.
It's true.

Celine drove us to SMU to meet Liang for lunch,
Then bummed around in Liang's office.
It suddenly hit me what goes on behind lecturers' office doors.
Witnessed more bimbotic acts from these babes,
That I will miss dearly when I'm gone.

Met Xiao at cityhall at 4.30pm.
I was a little nervous about meeting her intially,
But I think the worry was uncalled for.
She looks pretty much the same,
Just more womanly than before.
But I still remember the girlish charm she had,
That I was once so attracted by.
Catching up was done every where,
Since there was so much to be done.
We walked around to repair her watches,
Then ended up having soup, wedges & tea in a cafe.
Hope to see her in Europe soon.

Arrived home in time to finish zipping up my bags,
And to call people to say goodbye.
Dad & Mom sent me to the airport.
It wasn't a great goodbye I had with Dad.

Singapore-Osaka flight had no in-flight entertainment,
Likely because it was a midnight flight.
Bah.

Landed in Osaka at around 7.30am local time.
Had a sneak preview of how expensive things are,
While trying to buy some food at the airport.
Slept on the sofa in the waiting lounge for 3 hours,
While waiting for the flight transfer.

JAL serves really wonderful meals.
Each meal comes with 2 appetizers, 1 main, & 2 desserts.
Cold soba, Jap salad, Don, Fruits, Cake/pudding.
What is impressive is the hot plate under the Don container ---
Keeps the rice and stuff warm.
Way to go, Japs!

Arrived at Heathrow at around 5pm GMT,
To face a hellish long queue at the customs,
And a ripped luggage bag that was a free gift from DBS.
Cheap.

Reached the London apartment at around 8pm.
After 20-odd hours around the world.
I'm finally back. :]