Annie Penny has been residing in Singapore for about 15 years now. I knew her from one of Matty's friends who now lives in Melbourne. She was inconspiciously introduced to us one Thursday night when the Melbourne friend was visiting Singapore for work. That night, I wasn't in the most sociable mood and then this matured lady friend of theirs was thrust into our consciousness. However, in a drastic turn of events, I kid you not, in a matter of 15 minutes, we were chatting like we've known each other for 15 years. Annie is of Danish descent, working here in Singapore as an English teacher, has the coolest ever shophouse as home and a crazy personality to match. Looking at her, I can't believe I have a friend who's probably only 5 years younger than my mum . You know sometimes how you meet someone and immediately you know they will be friends for life. Annie is one of these friends. From her seemingly award winning house decorations to her wise cracking adnedotes, Annie is one crazy auntie I will treasure for a long long time.
Weekends cannot be more perfect than catching up with Annie at her apartment. Even if you only bring 1 bottle of wine, the evening will always turn out fantastic, with fascinating chats, movie screenings of all possible genres and 1 shot of Annie's Poison which will render you unconscious for the next day (I cannot reveal what Annie's Poison is, you have to experience it for yourself). If there is only one reason why I would keep her as a friend, its the amazing pesto that she makes which she serves up on a regular basis with country styled bread toasted to perfection.
Thank you Annie for being my friend and keeping my mind in constant motion.
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