lazarusylicious: HAPPY LONERZ DAY!

In the year 1999, a bunch of 9 young, rebellious girls were brought together by a UFO (disguised as a teacher given the identity of MRS. NOELINE LEE, in an attempt to turn humans into robotic, Christ- fearing, money- saving, lecture- and pap talk- loving creatures) which changed their lives FOREVER.

Realising this silent and poorly executed attack, the Notorious Nine formed a secret society, initially known as the Toilet Club (thanx to Bedah), which later was renamed Lonerz.

The following are the names of the existing and founding members of Lonerz:

1) Agent G.S. Vidya
2) Agent Heryati
3) Agent Nurul Ain
4) Agent Nur Aisyah
5) Agent Prasanna
6) Agent Sameema Nisa
7) Agent Saratha
8) Agent Usha
9) Agent Zubaidah

Each member was assigned different identities ranging from a Beaver to a Stick Insect and had special powers in different areas of their own:

1) Vidya- Atheletism
2) Yati- Innovation
3) Ain- Sarcasm
4) Aisyah- Seduction
5) Prasanna- Invisibility
6) Samz- Transmission
7) Saratha- Animal Communication
8) Usha- Intelligence
9) Zubaidah- Time Retardation

They attacked the UFO in full force, using sharp and effective annual thank you cards and consistent visits to PPMac. Defeating the UFO bonded them, along with the many secret- military- strategy of birthday celebrations. Friendship blossomed (along with chests) even when posted to different institutions.

After 6 long years of struggle (against ever- shortening skirts and academic performance), they have finally reached stage 19, all awaiting their promotion to the BIG 2-0.

This is their last year in their teens.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKKKKK.... Let's get back into reality...

Last nite, we celebrated Lonerz Day. If you don't know what it is, then you are probably not a close friend of mine, loser!

A tiring day after school, we planned to meet at Seoul Garden of Causeway Point at 8 p.m. for the celebration- dinner and gift- exchange.

Personally, I HATE Seoul Garden. I NEVER believed in paying for a $20 dinner which I will have to boil and fish myself for. When I pay that much, I do expect my food thoroughly cooked using the right ingredients and skills.

Anyway, this day was pre- planned 2 weeks ago, on August 2 (Usha's birthday). Each member was supposed to get gifts based on a theme for another Loner, whose name is pulled out in a draw and kept highly confidential. This is a Lonerz culture since the year 2000.

This year, it was a lil' different as we are now separated into universities, junior colleges, polys and full- time work. Nevertheless, unlike last year, the celebration wasn't postponed. The theme last night was: Teen- hood.

My dear Loner this year is: VIDYA!! The theme (which was suggested by yours truly) was tough, and so I delayed as much as I could. I even bought the gift on the day itself.

However, due to some unexpected circumstances, we were delayed (save Zubaidah and Vidya) and could not make to Seoul Garden on time (yay for me!). We ended up in Pizza Hut instead. So, for the first time in Lonerz history, Zubaidah (the latecomer) was COMPLAINING that we (the others) were late!

At Pizza Hut, we stuffed ourselves with 8 bowls of soup, chicken drumlets, 3 pitchers of Coca-Cola and 3 pizzas, each with different toppings and one with the 3 cheese crust.

Gifts were then exchanged. Everyone was surprised to get to know who their Loner was, except for me.

Apparently, Magdalene told them that I told her I was out shopping for Vidya. So no surprises for Vidya, I guess.

We took LOADS of photos..... 42 of them are below.

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