Monday, October 06, 2008
and so Phuay left on a jetplane to Melbourne yesterday night. it still feels like a dream. Like she's not actually gone. Unbelievable. really.
I never thought I would cry like shit when she walked towards the departure gate. So far, I have only sent two friends off for overseas studies. First Fang Jun in Sec 2 and then there was Elise 2 weeks ago.
When I saw how Liting was crying as she gave her sister a hug, my heart died. And when Phuay passed me the present and i saw what she wrote, i couldnt control my tears. And she left Vic and I crying like two idiots.
The 3 of us came a long way. We never ever thought we would be such good close friends. Although i was in the same class as Vic in the first 3 months, I hardly talked to her. Till today, I don't even know how the 3 of us became such good friends.
We went through the tough drama days together. Long hours of draining rehearsals that tested our confidence. Went through the grueling IS together, where Phuay and I suffered greatly trying to get our costumes into shape and present it finally on IS day itself. It was fun to work with her for our group piece - The Armadillos. West side story was especially memorable too.
Even after we graduated, we still kept in close contact, met up often, did tons of crazy stuff together. It was terrible during A level results day when I knew that we wouldnt be able to enter the same uni. And even more heart-wrenching when I knew u had to go overseas to study. At that point in time, it seemed like u weren't leaving so soon. But it all happened too quickly. Time passed and before we knew it, we were at the airport sending you off.
Thanks for your lovely letter. I cried and cried while reading it on the train. I didn't want to read it when I was alone at home cause i would probably just kill myself. I am so excited for you because u are starting on an exciting journey, starting uni in an entirely new environment. Times might be tough and people u meet might be different from the friends you have made in Singapore. But u must be strong. And i know you are strong. You have been through so much and made it through thus far. And remember we will always be a phone call or an email away so don't hesitate ever to contact us when u need help or someone to talk to or just anything ok?
Don't be scared. Because you know your friends will be supporting you in whatever you do. And we will make sure that our friendship will never ever die. I won't let that happen. And i know Vic won't either. And i know u won't too. I miss the days back in school where we didn't have to worry about anything much. It's been a great pleasure knowing you and having u as my BFF too! And like what you said, we will be emotionally, mentally and telepatically here for you. anytime!
Ah ja ah ja fighting!!!
I love you babe!!! Take very good care of yourself. Jia you study hard. BFF forever ok! =D
"sunshine and love be with you. in rainy days I shall be with you."
we're so super cute :D
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