Soundtrack of my semester

12Jul09

1. Long Time Coming, Oliver James
2. Fire, Augustana
3. Magic, Colbie Cailat
4. Together, Michelle Branch
5. Someday We’ll Know, Mandy Moore & Jon Foreman
6. P. D. A. (We Just Don’t Care), John Legend

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On a somewhat related note, this semester (which happens to be my last) the realization hit extra hard…

that I have the AWESOMEST friends.

You guys made the past two and a half years unforgettable, and in the last year especially, you’ve become like family. And I don’t regret a single moment we’ve spent together, although if I could go back and do things differently, the one thing I would change is that I’d have let you into my life sooner.

I’m a few-but-close-friends kinda girl, and I usually don’t find it difficult to move on and leave behind a group of friends. But this time I’m going to miss the Circle like anything.

So many memories, so many firsts, so many experiences, so many surprises… Like early morning last-minute cramming before exams, planning birthday surprises for each other, CAMP, ‘Circle stuff’ *wink*, staying up all night and sleeping by the pool, ‘chill-out ’study’ sessions at probably half the Starbucks outlets in the Klang Valley and one particular Coffeebean outlet, Klang trips and Bak Kut Teh sessions, drinking sessions at Piccadily’s, dance practices and gym sessions, CHILLI’S and bottomless tostadas, getting in trouble at college and sticking up for and defending each other, and so on. And despite all the occasional disagreements and ’scandals’… we managed to stick together and this year, more than ever, you guys have shown me just how much I matter by being there for me in so many ways.

To the Circle: Gal, Andrew, Josh, En Ai, Chev, Levi, Hajok, Jon… you guys have made college amazing for me. Thanks for all the memories

To the inner Circle:

Gal – You ALWAYS manage to make me feel better when I’m down… and whenever anyone else is stressed out, you always lighten the mood with some random remark. But beyond that, thanks for being there for me when I needed someone to talk to… for your unique brand of ‘Gal wisdom’. Lol. For always being so unselfish and so generous with your time and ability to cheer people up. You’re a gem of a friend, Gal, and not everyone has a friend like that, so I’m proud to be one of them who do.

Andrew – The last time I did one of these blogposts with personal messages to the Circle, I said that although I didn’t know you very well, I believe there’s more to you than meets the eye. I’m glad things have changed since then. And although I still don’t know you very well, I think  know you a lot better. Or at least certain aspects *ahem* of your life, thanks to one certain Saturday lunch followed by sitting in Starbucks for hours talking.  Thanks for being so fun to hang out with (except when it comes to choosing where to eat… pfft… ), and I’m going to miss your lame humor when you leave for U.S. (P/S – When are you going to lend me your phone la? *wink wink*)

Chev - Honestly, babe, I have to say one thing: I can’t believe I waited this long to get to know you better. You’re probably the only girl in college I’ve gotten this close to, and I kinda regret that it didn’t happen sooner. You’re one of the coolest, most open-minded, and independent chicks I’ve met, and even though sometimes you doubt yourself, I really admire you for so many things. I know sometimes it feels like an act trying to put on this strong front… but I believe that inside, you already are such a strong person… don’t let the world tell you otherwise. Thanks for all the concern and care you’ve shown me when I needed it… and for allowing me to open up to you.

Levi - I’ve said before that among the circle, I probably know you the least. But I think the past couple of weeks pretty much made up for it. I don’t think you know the impact you’ve had on my life in the past few months even though we’ve hardly talked or hung out much. All those Paulo Coelho books, stolen movies and music… they played a HUGE role in my life from helping make decisions to helping me deal with things. But of course there’s more to thank you for than your media collection. Lol. Like how I don’t know what it is but you always manage to make me feel better when I’m emo (although half the time you sparked the emo thoughts… haha… kidding) with just a few words or even without saying anything at all. Thanks for being there and for listening (all those online Gmail chats… lol), for the company, and then some.

Josh – It’s been a heck of a rollercoaster ride amidst all the crazy circumstances – but I’m glad that despite it all we managed to get to where we are now, while making some great memories along the way. Thanks for always being the one I could talk to, rely on, count on, whenever I needed it. It’s not going to be the same when you’re gone, but that said, you already know how excited I am for you to take this next big step. So there are still a lot of unanswered questions… but the important thing is to live the moment and look at what’s coming next. Make the best of the next season of your life… and know that I’ll be back here rooting for you.

*HUGS*

*Sighs in contented bliss*

And now it’s SERIOUSLY time to get back to studying… Sobs…

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