A toast.

It was just a while ago, a buddy of mine got married. Him & I go way back. Back to when we were wearing bell bottom slackers or jeans. Our hair cut was performed by my mother and it looked like she placed a bowl on our heads and chipped off whatever was sticking out.

I remember when my Dad took me and my sister out, he'd tell us that we're going to John's place. This was how I related to him, by going to John's place. Our friendship grew and we also fought a lot for our toys. It wasn't until recently when I was thinking about how long we've known each other, slowly I realized that I started to envy him for having all these toys and especially Lego toys. Then he'd have seen all the original Star Wars series. It was just 2 years ago when I saw the original series. Today however, I am happy for him for having such a lovely bride. Thank God that I'm not losing out. I also have a lovely wife and a daughter that's cute as ever.

We lost touch for some years despite being in the same town. It came to a point where I started to think about our friendship. We started to have different friends. We hardly spoke to each other till I started to converse more and more with Julie. The more we talked, the more I wanted to resume our friendship. Its very rare to know someone who's known you since childhood. We came from a similar back ground. We attended the same church, the same school, lived in the same town. Our parents knew each other.

John has brought to his household a well deserved wife. She's able to prepare meals in the kitchen and presentable in the living room. She's family oriented and loves her husband. I also know that John will love and protect her with all his might.

Julie, I know that John has found you as his life long companion. I trust that God will bless the two of you. Rest assured that He'll shower your life together on a daily basis with His blessings.

John, thank you for letting me stand beside you as your best man. When you asked me to prepare a speech, I thought of our friendship. I don't know why but I kept on thinking about the times we used to role play characters. Do you remember Siu Lung Lui? I still do! I will forever remember that. It was part of our happy childhood together and will remain the best memory between you and me. Cheers to our childhood friendship.