The past few weeks have been tough, and the next few weeks will be even tougher. But during this period of time, it definitely doesn't hurt to tell someone I appreciate her/him. Just a few days ago, I remember someone telling me to always be grateful for kindness, and to say "Thank You" once in awhile because of the difference it can make. Therefore, I present to you, my way of listening to that piece of advice.
MY SISTER
My sister has too many things I appreciate. That's why she's first on this list. Though innocent and highly child-like, she has a mature side to her. I like both sides, because both sides have given me happiness and joy my friends and parents can't give me. The innocent and childish side of her has led to those intense "laugh until stomach-ache" and "laugh until cry" kind of laughing fits between the both of us. Strangely, they come when I need them. The mature side listens to my problems. Although that side doesn't say much, she's a good platform for you to "let it all out". I could write a whole essay about my sister, but that would defeat the whole purpose of this post. Another day. :)
MY PA
My Pa is THE role model for being hardworking. Follow the way he works, and you never fall behind. Although recently faced by an injury restricting his movement, it's quite amazing how the injury has helped to heal other things within the family. Oh the irony. He loves me so much that if I asked him to hop up 100 steps in his condition, he would. And despite not being the ultimate person to go to for studying help, he still helps me in my studies. I mean, without him and his money I wouldn't be able to go to school right? Again, I could right a whole essay on how much he means to me.
MY MOOMY
It's hard to be upset with someone like my mom. My mom is strict and demanding, but at the end of the day, what always reminds me of how much she loves me is what she has gone through to love me. Despite the battles she fights everyday, she has never ever left me alone to fend for myself. And that's tough. I thought I was strong, but then I think of my mom and I know I'm wrong. My mom is the strongest person in the world for reasons no one can imagine. As much as she'd like to inspire others, her priority is inspiring my sister and I. And I thank her for that. I owe 80% of what I am today to her. Honest.
CELINE
Celine. Oh my goodness. Celine is no freaking ordinary friend. In fact, we're not even "friends" anymore. I consider her a second sister and a huge part of my life. What's so special about her? She's the only one of my friends my sister's close to. She's the only one I dare to spill ALL my secrets to. We talk about just anything ranging from the typical topics (classmates, what's for homework, teachers, family) all the way to underwear. We get along so well I find it hard to believe. Just the other day we had our typical end-of-term reflections before Longest Day started. I was tasked with writing two things I would miss greatly. One of them was Celine. Thinking about possibly going to a separate jc makes me nervous. :(
HIN YEE
Again, someone I'll never ever forget. Forgetting her would be a sin. My relationship with her is special because I've known her for 6 years (almost 7), from the time she still had crooked teeth to the time she got her braces and until she took them off. I treasure her so much that I still remember how we first became friends in 2007 (on a plane hehe). And of course, I remember every other moment we've spent together and how we spent it. Much of the happiness I've ever got in my life comes from her.
All in all, these 5 people have so much significance in my life that it's quite hard not to write this post without smiling, and quite hard not to think of the sadness we're gonna experience when we (my friends and I) part. But the good thing is, they can be assured that I'll never ever forget them.
MY SISTER
My sister has too many things I appreciate. That's why she's first on this list. Though innocent and highly child-like, she has a mature side to her. I like both sides, because both sides have given me happiness and joy my friends and parents can't give me. The innocent and childish side of her has led to those intense "laugh until stomach-ache" and "laugh until cry" kind of laughing fits between the both of us. Strangely, they come when I need them. The mature side listens to my problems. Although that side doesn't say much, she's a good platform for you to "let it all out". I could write a whole essay about my sister, but that would defeat the whole purpose of this post. Another day. :)
MY PA
My Pa is THE role model for being hardworking. Follow the way he works, and you never fall behind. Although recently faced by an injury restricting his movement, it's quite amazing how the injury has helped to heal other things within the family. Oh the irony. He loves me so much that if I asked him to hop up 100 steps in his condition, he would. And despite not being the ultimate person to go to for studying help, he still helps me in my studies. I mean, without him and his money I wouldn't be able to go to school right? Again, I could right a whole essay on how much he means to me.
MY MOOMY
It's hard to be upset with someone like my mom. My mom is strict and demanding, but at the end of the day, what always reminds me of how much she loves me is what she has gone through to love me. Despite the battles she fights everyday, she has never ever left me alone to fend for myself. And that's tough. I thought I was strong, but then I think of my mom and I know I'm wrong. My mom is the strongest person in the world for reasons no one can imagine. As much as she'd like to inspire others, her priority is inspiring my sister and I. And I thank her for that. I owe 80% of what I am today to her. Honest.
CELINE
Celine. Oh my goodness. Celine is no freaking ordinary friend. In fact, we're not even "friends" anymore. I consider her a second sister and a huge part of my life. What's so special about her? She's the only one of my friends my sister's close to. She's the only one I dare to spill ALL my secrets to. We talk about just anything ranging from the typical topics (classmates, what's for homework, teachers, family) all the way to underwear. We get along so well I find it hard to believe. Just the other day we had our typical end-of-term reflections before Longest Day started. I was tasked with writing two things I would miss greatly. One of them was Celine. Thinking about possibly going to a separate jc makes me nervous. :(
HIN YEE
Again, someone I'll never ever forget. Forgetting her would be a sin. My relationship with her is special because I've known her for 6 years (almost 7), from the time she still had crooked teeth to the time she got her braces and until she took them off. I treasure her so much that I still remember how we first became friends in 2007 (on a plane hehe). And of course, I remember every other moment we've spent together and how we spent it. Much of the happiness I've ever got in my life comes from her.
All in all, these 5 people have so much significance in my life that it's quite hard not to write this post without smiling, and quite hard not to think of the sadness we're gonna experience when we (my friends and I) part. But the good thing is, they can be assured that I'll never ever forget them.
