surpRISe!

my jungle boy got someone to deliver these beautiful flowers to me few days back. it was an attempt to surprise me as i've always joked how predictable he can be when it comes to buying gifts. this time, the florist had to call me for directions to come to my office, as early as 9am when i was still in bed! as you can see, the surprise didnt quite turn out. *smilz* nevertheless, it was still a beautiful anniversary despite the umpteen times my colleagues came knocking at my door, teasing or giggling at me.

during my adolescence, i came across this magazine that asked, what would u prefer - anticipation or surprise. some people love the feeling of anticipation, it is a blissful period as you are filled with hope and your heart is dilated with joy, anticipating the coming of something good. it is a period, not a day, or an hour, or a minute, which usually is how long a surprise would take. i asked myself why most people love to be surprised when that excitement is short-termed, while anticipation serves longer.

a girlfriend of mine was planning to surprise a good friend of ours who's getting married, by showing up at the hen nite which she told that she would not be able to attend due to family commitments. because she came back from some place far, it is only seemly that the girls should spend quality time together at this wonderfully planned party. the bride was of course not too happy of her absence, and definitely disappointed. my theory is this, even if the surpriser turns up on the night of the party, the bride may just feel excited for that moment, but before the day arrives, she will only remember the disappointment, letdown by her close friend. SO, for that one moment of "surprise!!", is it worth it to risk breaking someone's heart? maybe not so serious, maybe just a tinge of bitterness.

it turns out... when the surpriser touched down at the airport, she found the bride waiting for her to pick her up, taking the opportunity to catch up as the bride still thinks that the surpriser won't be there at the party. when she sees her at the doorstep, they were thrilled. then i think to myself, how beautiful their friendship is. what bitterness? when the heart is open and ready to love, u will forgive, and u will continue to give. coolness.

today, a darling friend of mine came back from a land far east, and surprised me while i was having dinner at an open air stall. i haven't been surprised for a looooong time, HA! and i literally jumped up and we screamed, we hugged. i actually had goosebumps. man, is that why people like to be surprised? that adrenaline rush. *phew* well, tho the excitement was temporary, the joy stays.

looking forward to my next surprise. :-)