It's pretty astounding to realize that the older I grow, the wider age range of friends I have. From mixing exclusively with just friends at my age during college years to gradually expanding my social circle to those who are just a few years older and now I realize I do hang out with friends whom are 10 years or more senior than me.
I received a call from a senior mate, KL inviting me to join the group of senior pals from my badminton gang this Saturday afternoon for a movie. Okay, I just lied. Actually technically speaking I am no longer belonging to the gang. Well, I used to be one of the regulars for badminton until I started dating "Mr Laziness" (go figure). Anyway, I was glad that KL did remember me and although the invitation was kind of impromptu, I decided to join them in the evening.
This was also my first visit ever to a cinema in this country. Basically I'm not too particular with cinematic (I can always watch movies through DVD or TV) and I find myself living quite happily without needing to pay a visit to any cinema since I came here. When I told my movie companions that that was my first visit to a cinema in my history here, they were rather shocked and assured to me that more movie outings should be arranged for me. That's so thoughtful of them.
We caught Wedding Crashers. Though the movie was not those type of spectacular magnificant grand productions, it definitely had created the sound of merriment in the whole theatre. I had a chortle of glee at some of the scenes.
After the movie, we went to a cafe nearby for coffee and cakes. I actually enjoy tremendously in confabulating with my senior pals. The topics we talk about are different from my usual conversations with other pals around my age. They do possess different views in many matters due to their umpteen experiences in life. Sometimes it's rather amusing to find out the differences of their definitions to certain matters compared to us (our age group). We had a few giggles over one of the dialogues between DL (the only person who's around my age that night) and GW (at his mid 40s).
GW: I do like all types of music except RAP. I especially like the oldies.
DL: Oldies? I love those too. The 60s songs are beautiful.
GW: Well actualy 60s are not considered oldies at all. I was actually referring to songs earlier than that!
DL: But 60s is old enough for me, I wasn't even existed in this world yet! (*I would agree with DL too, lol*)
The klatch ended at around 10pm. I was very glad to be there to catch up with these pals. Hopefully I can ditch "Mr. Laziness" successfully soon and return to the badminton team! By the way, another good thing about hanging out with senior pals is you can always reach home before midnight, which I think is really a great idea, especially to someone who treasures sleep more than anything else. Yeah, that's me!
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