It is with great difficulty I find myself writing this. I am utterly heartbroken and saddened by Meet’s passing. I had the absolute privilege of becoming Meet’s friend when she decided to come to Scotland and pursue her Masters. Upon reflection, the time knowing her was much too short, but still, it was filled with some of the most joyful, entertaining, and wonderful experiences of my life so far. So, I will take this opportunity to share with you all some of the most memorable moments I shared with Meet.
Meet holds a special place in my heart as the woman from Singapore who made a Scottish person fall in love with whisky. An iconic moment that I had the luxury of sharing with Meet, my sister, and our wonderful friend Annaig, was filled with classic Meet hospitality: good food and (a lot of) good wine. It was Christmas Eve, and Meet invited us round for a wonderful evening, and of course one in which I found myself a little too tipsy because of her ability to never be in the presence of an empty glass. This was the night my love for whisky was born, as Meet decided to top off the night with a lovely dram of a 21-year old Glengoyne. This whisky today is one of my most favourite whisky’s and always reminds me of Meet.
On another occasion, we ventured up for a weekend in Fort William, where in seeking some relief from covid nightmares we rented a lodge for the weekend and explored the beauties of Scotland by seeking out waterfalls, beautiful countryside, and of course good food and more wine. Whilst on our adventures to the waterfall we had to cross this tightrope wire hovering at least 10ft over the river, and still, I am so proud and impressed by Meet’s determination and fervour in defeating this feat.
Another notable moment we shared cannot be defined as single occasion, but a constant occurrence of love and support provided by Meet. She was an eager ear, a shoulder to cry on, and also, a person to dance with.
I could go on speaking about the pleasures and forever memories I have been blessed with during my time knowing Meet. But instead of going on, I take this moment to reiterate my love and admiration I had, and continue to have, for this woman. I was forever impressed by her intelligence, hospitality, and above all else, her kindness. She was a notable figure known and admired by myself and my family and I will never forget her. She truly embodied carpe diem. She seized the day and conquered it often.
Here's to forever remembering one of the brightest souls.
