Whenever I see this girl (pic), I wonder if I’ve ever did something nice to her. I knew her ever since I was in primary school. We went to school together in a bus, the Rabbit bus. She was in CIJ (1) while I am in CIJ (2). After graduating from that school, I met her in IJC; where we faced hardships throughout the 5 years there. Both of us were in different classes. Both of us took different subjects. Both of us gained different friends too. But when we came to the Accounts tuition, both of us grew closer though we still communicate with different people in school.
Then we came to MMU together though without knowing we will enrol at the same time. She was in Diploma while I was in my Foundation. We met quite often but still, we hung out with different group of friends. There was a time when we planned to get a part time work together. Finally, we landed in Parkson, Melaka Mall. We worked as cashiers. Ever since long ago, we always planned to get part time work together.
When I reflect back to the years in IJC, I couldn’t see anything good comes out from me. I am quite disappointed that I didn’t present my love towards our friendship. I did not give enough to her, as a friend. I always assumed that I am smarter and wiser than her. For a few years now, I regretted that I couldn’t be a better friend than I was… I even forgot her birthday last year. I felt really terrible. I don’t think I was with her when she had her first boyfriend. I don’t think I was there when she celebrated her 21st birthday. All those golden years... I have missed.
But I made up my mind that this year, 2010, will be a different one.
It is the year when I give more than last year. And it would be the year when I treasure my family, friendships, and relationships more.
That will be my only New Year resolution.
Now, I truly understand what God has said about loving our neighbours.
She is my neighbour and I will love her as I have loved myself.
Cheers to our friendship, Safuraa...
The story same goes to ours, Pauline...
May it last! Cheers!
