Sim mei,
Remember how I told you that I’d like to write a thank you note to my close friends and what they mean to me and keep it safely somewhere, then when I die, I’d like it to be given to those ppl....
Well, this is not that...
But it’s somewhat related...
It’s about some people in my life, right now, that have an impact in my life, people who I treasure, and thank for their presence...
so, this is the beginning of a series of interesting journey of mine with interesting people...
In order of when I got to know them...
Muna – Year 2000
Muna has been an instrumental person who challenged me to be the best kind of person I can be. She had a beautiful mind with beautiful opinions. She depicted originality, honesty, and strength. Her mom was Indian Christian who converted to Islam, prior to marrying a Muslim, her soon-to-be father. Both her parents divorced later when she was about 9 years old. She grew up learning to adapt to people and environment and became really good in fitting in.
Despite struggles, she grew up to become a very opinionated woman, who fought for what she believed in, even in school. Dirty toilets, unfair rules, student apathy. Me, being rather a passive person who preferred the peaceful, democratic way to solve issues, I always viewed confrontation and discussion with the higher authority to be rather futile. I preferred to do what I can in my power to change things, without having to go to the authorities. But Muna taught me to be courageous to ask for what we deserved, that others may benefit too. Because of her and through her, I became involved in many community projects, through which I learned and grew tremendously.
She was the 1st person I discussed issue of marriage, meaning of life and reason we live with openly. She was also the person I went jalan-jalan cari makan trips most often with... quite intuitively... after school... she was one of the person that I would crack up with laughing for no absolute reason. She was fellow debater, with whom our team won the State Cup after many years of losing. We boldly chose to do Form 6 together, suffered in it together and did many craze things through the year, to make sure we remembered it to be more than just about books. We got lost in the jungle together, temporarily lost our sanity and vowed to do it again, someday later.
Now, I see her only once a year as she studies in UK. But that one day seems really worthwhile. I don’t really sense a distance between us, though we aren’t too good at keeping in touch. I love her and I love the way we are different in character and yet very much relate to each other. I love her presence in my life and I know she’s here to stay, even if I only get to see once a year. I don’t know how long, both of us are going to live. I guess, that wouldn’t really matter... Especially not with someone I could be pretty transparent with, without having to fear what she’ll think...
Remember how I told you that I’d like to write a thank you note to my close friends and what they mean to me and keep it safely somewhere, then when I die, I’d like it to be given to those ppl....
Well, this is not that...
But it’s somewhat related...
It’s about some people in my life, right now, that have an impact in my life, people who I treasure, and thank for their presence...
so, this is the beginning of a series of interesting journey of mine with interesting people...
In order of when I got to know them...
Muna – Year 2000
Muna has been an instrumental person who challenged me to be the best kind of person I can be. She had a beautiful mind with beautiful opinions. She depicted originality, honesty, and strength. Her mom was Indian Christian who converted to Islam, prior to marrying a Muslim, her soon-to-be father. Both her parents divorced later when she was about 9 years old. She grew up learning to adapt to people and environment and became really good in fitting in.
Despite struggles, she grew up to become a very opinionated woman, who fought for what she believed in, even in school. Dirty toilets, unfair rules, student apathy. Me, being rather a passive person who preferred the peaceful, democratic way to solve issues, I always viewed confrontation and discussion with the higher authority to be rather futile. I preferred to do what I can in my power to change things, without having to go to the authorities. But Muna taught me to be courageous to ask for what we deserved, that others may benefit too. Because of her and through her, I became involved in many community projects, through which I learned and grew tremendously.
She was the 1st person I discussed issue of marriage, meaning of life and reason we live with openly. She was also the person I went jalan-jalan cari makan trips most often with... quite intuitively... after school... she was one of the person that I would crack up with laughing for no absolute reason. She was fellow debater, with whom our team won the State Cup after many years of losing. We boldly chose to do Form 6 together, suffered in it together and did many craze things through the year, to make sure we remembered it to be more than just about books. We got lost in the jungle together, temporarily lost our sanity and vowed to do it again, someday later.
Now, I see her only once a year as she studies in UK. But that one day seems really worthwhile. I don’t really sense a distance between us, though we aren’t too good at keeping in touch. I love her and I love the way we are different in character and yet very much relate to each other. I love her presence in my life and I know she’s here to stay, even if I only get to see once a year. I don’t know how long, both of us are going to live. I guess, that wouldn’t really matter... Especially not with someone I could be pretty transparent with, without having to fear what she’ll think...
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Hi Feli,
I'd like to give you a Butterfly Award for being one of the coolest blogs I know. It's ok if you might not want to receive it. I'd just like you to know that I enjoy reading your blog.
Have a nice day =)
Whoa.
She sounds like one heck of a human being..
I'm at awe of her, seriously..
u-jean...
honestly, i'm really flattered...
and i accept it very proudly..
i feel reali happy actually...
cuz i noe, not many ppl read and enjoy reading this blog...
too long, too complex etc...
but it's nice when ppl relate...
it can get a tad little depressing too
hehe..
amy,
yeah, imagine if u knew her then..
wud have been a blast!!