From the housefly’s mouth …

Hey there! You’re probably wondering where this is coming from. Well, it’s coming from me - you know, the great guy you try to swat all the time – yup, you got it. It’s me, Housefly. Well, to be precise, Housefly ala Amy and Derek Chin. That’s right. I’m not your usual housefly – I live at No. 6, Jalan TR4/1, Tropicana Golf and Country Resort. So, that makes me kinda high-class, no?

I don’t usually say much. I like to just observe. But I guess when something extraordinary takes place, I just can’t keep my mouth shut, can I? Well, OK, I couldn’t. So here’s an account of what happened at the Chin’s residence on Wednesday, 5 September 2007. An account from my point of view – your humble housefly.

Wednesday, 5 September 2007 started kinda perfectly. It was a sunny morning and I was so thrilled when the temperature picked up considerably as the day went on (hey, houseflies love the heat, no?). I was wondering what brought on this wonderful weather when it had been raining the last few days? On hindsight, it could have had something to do with those prayers Amy was muttering – asking God to hold back the rain! Wow, God must have really been listening!

I spent my day hovering around, as chirpy as I can be, watching Amy and her faithful helpers moving up and down, carrying tables, chairs … and instructions going back and forth … the level of activity picked up as did the temperature, as the day went along. Strange, I thought. Been a while since I see this much of activities and Amy looking so stressed out! And scones! I even smelt scones! Oooohhhh, this was surely going to be a perfect day!

Then some strange people turned up started a fire in front of the house. What were they thinking!!???! Didn’t they learn from the neighbour’s inferno? And then there was this really great smelling stuff they dished out and put over the fire … I got it, finally! It was a whole, roast lamb! By golly! What a feast! Just when you think that was the ultimate, a van came and delivered a whole load of food! Strawberries, pastries, lasagne, fried rice … ooooh, I salivate just recalling the scene!

More people started coming. Started with these two lovely ladies in white, which I thought was nice, but a little too much for just 2 guests, no? Hah, before I knew it, they started coming in droves! More and more women in white! Thank goodness the men were more imaginative! What’s wrong with these women?

I watched in fascination as someone arrived with a keyboard and microphones. This is one real party, even a housefly could tell you that! Things were happening so quickly after that, even I was getting dizzy. More food – yes – mee goreng, chicken wings, salad … gosh, they must be really hungry!

Then came speeches and, music! The songs filled the home, and our quiet home was ringing with the loveliest music ever. They were praising God, and I tell you, if I were God, I’d be pleased. And they prayed too. I loved the prayer for the Chins…they prayed for blessings not only for them, you see, but for the household, and that includes ME!!! Thank you, thank you guys … and yes, God, BLESS THIS HOME!

Then the eating and the real ruckus began. They were laughing, talking … where do they get their energy from? There were these two men in black that sure got a lot of attention from the women. Obviously, black is the colour for ladies and … that’s what I am! Hey – watch out, all ye, sexy housefly ladies!

I flew around and watched and took in all I could. It's been a while since I saw such revelry! But I was getting tired, and yet they didn't seem to show any sign of stopping! By 11.00 pm, I was really trying to keep my eyes open. And then, all of a sudden, they started saying good bye. But even that took a while! When they were all finally out the door, I closed my eyes to an end of a wonderful day, and the last thing I saw was my dear Lady of the House, Amy, heaving a huge sigh of relief with a smile on her face ...