The Legend of Apu... By: The Boss No comments

Alright boys and girls...Apu Curry House has finally closed shop in Malaysia, packed his bags and moved over to New Zealand! Its been a sad day for all banana rice fans to see their favourite son and friend abandon the glorious food platter of Malaysia for a short stint with the millions of lambchops far far away...

The date is 16th Jan, 7.15pm - KLIA...

Slowly but surely, all of Shaun's adoring fans turned up at the airport to pay homage and to give him the send off he deserves. There's nothing really great about this guy in the news...nothing really spectacular about him in the newspapers...but the best part about him...is that he's Shaun Lim! (whatever that means...but sounds cool rite?) Yeap, everyone will remember the silent and quiet boy who's always hanging around the sound room faithfully week in and week out, doing stuff, running about here and there with cables and jacks, always got this mysterious look on his face, and not forgetting the disappearing-eyes act when he smiles...haha!

Over the past decade, farewells has been a pretty common thing among us friends...seeing the many who have gone overseas for studies and for greener pastures. Sad moments? Definitely...but its also a time to reflect on our friendships and how blessed we are to have had the opportunity to share many fantastic moments together in life...and so my friends, this post specially goes out to my ranger boy and my friend, Shaun Lim...who's been an encourager, an amazing blessing to us, a faithful servant, and most of all...a friend that sticks closer than a brother!

Catch all the drama that happened in the airport, friends. Read on! :)

Shaun making his final contribution to Maxis, setltling all of his hutangs, wishing all the babes farewell before finally going off...Best part is, even after going off, he decided to send us some emo sms which says, "In the aerotrain now...Thanks guys for everything. I'm gonna miss all of you when I'm there...take care k. God bless." Awwww...aint that sweet? I'm telling you...this dude has definitely discovered his emo-ness!

Shaun together with the Band of Brothers! Things ain't gonna be the same without you around dude...who are we gonna kutuk and taruh when we need a punching bag??? Ohhhhh...thank God that Kevin Wong is BACK!!! Haha...

Reubs, Shaunie and Kitty...the trio of hot huchi-mamas!


Did you know that Shaun is still so shy to talk to the ladies??? Man..he's like 18 years old this year...but still have to drag him to take a pic with the ladies! But I think that's all just acting from his side...as of late, he's been a very very noti boy...many projects and bridge-building going on...:)


Shaun together with Cheryl...btw, that's Cmdr. Laura in the backgound...just manages to sneak her head in the pic just in time! At this point, we had to console Cheryl and prevent her from crying...wouldn't want to start a chain reaction and flood the nation!


Shaun together with uncle Alex and aunty Marge and aunty Jenny...they've seen how this diapper-wearing kid has grown to be a MAN. I'm sure they're proud to see the man that he's grown to be...big and puffed. Steady laa...haha!


More family and friends pics...here's Shaun with his ah ma, aunty Kat and uncle Mark, together with his beaming parents!

We are family! Tessa, aunty Amy, Shaun (the big dude in front), and daddy...uncle Stewart! Tessa's first masterplan is to break down the walls in her room and convert both Shaun's room and her's into one big playland! Need help to break down the walls? Give us a call...:) When he comes back, make him sleep in the garden...after all, he's a seasoned missionary!

And so...when the time has almost come, we headed out of McDee...spent some time to pray for him as a group. Our prayer is that he'll be all the he was made to be over there in NZ, continue to be a blessing to those he comes across, do well in his studies...and most importantly, come back home in Nov 2008, still as a full-fledged Malaysian! A little sambal and banana rice will help remove whatever slang he's developed...:)

Here's Shaun saying his final farewells to all those who came to make sure he flies off! Enjoy the video, friends...always makes me sad when I see this video. How I wish everyone would be there to give me a farewell hug whenever I travel to Penang or go to work in Shah Alam...

And so...after hugging everyone and everything that can be hugged, it was time to finally take 'The Walk'. Man...the dreaded walk that everyone overseas student has to endure...in sad times like these, its always sad to see your good buddy leave. But he can walk tall with his head held high...rest assured that there will always be a place for Shaun Lim when he returns.

Man...this guy...even after he's gone past security, still he cant let us go...time to move forward bro. We'll be waiting for your return...and for you to come online the moment you touchdown! Haha...and that's exactly what he did the moment he arrived in Auckland! Online freek...:) Man..its like one big circus at the airport! All the friends and family cheering him on and embarassing him as he left...fun times people, for a good man!

And ohh..before I forget, allow me to share with you what happened over the weekend. So, after constant bugging, nagging and tormenting Shaun to have a farewell party for all his friends, he finally decided to take us out for seafood dinner. But even that, the plan was we had to pay for our own meals...and probably his too! :) Then again, you know us...secretly, without him knowing, a surprise farewell party was planned for him in his own home! Imagine this...his mum made him wash and clean up the entire house...for his own party! Haha...and all the while, he had no clue at all that this was coming...You should have seen his face when he thought what was supposed to be seafood dinner in Coconut Flower with the guys, turned out to be one big circus party in his own home! While he was on his way out to his 'imaginary seafood dinner', the rest of us gathered anxiously at his home, with the help of the parents, naturally...and once we got all the food and people in, it was finally time for surprise!!

You should have seen the look on his face when he opened his house door...the his horror, the entire house was filled with youths and ranger friends!! Hahaha...now that's what I call a farewell party! There were loads of food, drinks, an emo session specially for him, a special toast for him from his fellow Kiwi brother, and loads of photo-taking session. But the best part is...he had no idea at all about this party! Thanks everyone for your support and for keeping things quiet for once...:) And as for you Shaun...all I can say is..."Bodoh la, you...." Hahahahahhahaah!

Enjoy the pics, courtesy of Ms. Sheila Yong! Click on the link below and have a fun time spotting your pics...providing you were at the party in the first place...duhhhh!

http://picasaweb.google.com/sheilaypc/ShaunSSurpriseFarewell

Alright pals...time for me to hit the sacks. Got my silky elephant-design pyjamas all ready...thank God its Friday!! Bring out that disco ball and get the party started! More food for Malaysians....more air for Malaysians...Shaun's gone to NZ!

Take care bro...and we'll see you soon enough! First hand news from Irvin: "Flip! My brother has finished my chocolates..." Well done, dude. Dont stop there! Move on to the cookie jar...

And oh, we'll dedicate a couple of goals in memory of you, too...when we futsal EVERY sunday...:)

Our mascot, our brother, our friend...and punching bag. God bless, Shaunie!