Toronto Get-Together

Well, it’s been a year since the Toronto sisters last got together. The 9 of us met on Friday night at a Chinese vegetarian restaurant. I must say I was very happy to see gosijo and Ivory again as I grow very fond of them since our small lunch ‘date’ this past summer. We all know gosijo has a very unique perspective on matters. Using my very crude analogy, much like the spinning Chinese lantern in Mid-autumn Festival revealing to us the many facets on one single object. When you meet her in person, she is a very elegant, gentle and level headed lady, making her so approachable and likable. We talked and talked like old friends, and letting those delicious dish swirl past us countless times. Sorry gosijo, did you have to go home and munch on more snacks that night?



Since food is not really my thing, so naturally I forgot what I ate just 5 minutes after swallowing it into my stomach, let alone taking any pictures to prove it. Having said that, ignoring feast to my mouth is one thing, but I cannot live without the feast to my eyes – our darling handsome prince Damdeok. Once again, this department is kindly taken care of by our selfless sister Ivory. Every time when Ivory came out, she always carries bags and bags of BYJ goodies to show and to share. Since Ivory had been to Korea and met BYJ many times, so she always has many heart-warming stories to tell. (btw, did you know that this lady has been physically ‘touched’ by our prince? Well, if you’re interested, let me know and we’ll do a post on that touching BYJ story, k?) With Ivory’s enthusiastic personality and colourful description, BYJ really sounded like a real person standing in front of us!



The highlight of our evening came when we received a surprise phone call from Coco in Vancouver. My heart started to pound when they said Coco was on the phone. Well, Coco has always been with the Toronto BYJ sisterhood in spirit way before I entered into the picture. She actually introduced me to this group of wonderful sisters. When she asked to speak to me, I was very nervous as I know her quite well through emails, yet I have never heard her voice or met her. Here came the sweetest, softest voice from the other end of the line. I can’t describe that joyous and warm feeling, like speaking to a long lost sister, really!

Thank you to my dear sisters for writing a wonderful chapter in my life!