Letter to the Unknown I

Dear xxx,

I am quite surprised that mothers have a tendency to pry into the privacy of their child. another friend of mine, her mother also did what your mum did to your sis -signed into msn pretending she was her. it's atrocious, totally uncalled for, there's no RESPECT at all.

totally, man, move out. the fact that a family is 'supposed' to give you a 'home' feel, i.e., replentish the energy you lost during the day, it shows that this is not the way it is at your home. so, go.

my parents may go through a divorce, i am not sure. yesterday she sent me a text, saying that there will be changes. the thing is, ever since i was little i have always seen my mother pretty unhappy, because although my father is a great dad, he is a terrible husband. i have told her, numerous times, that her happiness is more important, you will naturally want to get out of something that makes one unhappy, right? so, divorce, get out, so what, it's your life! but...yesterday, after she said so herself, it did give me a little tremble in me. i don't know what to make of it, i am stuck in the middle, sure, i support my mum, but the thing is, my dad is so ignorant. he, of course, being the proud asian man he is, denies any problems with mum, even if i interrogate him, he just says i am a kid, don't pry into their relationships. i care about you too, dad, don't you know? but please, just don't ignore your wife's tears!

in a way, their relationship has put me off marriage, a lot. one of my earliest childhood memories are of them fighting, it's not great.

so, live it up xxx, you are full of great possibilities in your life. it's your decision, whatever you make, should make you, happy. That's the essential of life.

sure, i am sad that all my foreign friends are leaving soon, but, i am happy too, that they were in my life, even for a short while. At least i know, i have a friend i can look for there, where-ever I go to.



i got your text about your service. i am happy for you too, but why are you so happy anyway? i used to believe in the national service, but i think my mindframe has changed a lot. I don't support the army, because I don't believe in fighting for pride and greed. war is an arbitary expression. but, please, xxx, take care in the service.

do you get internet access/ mobile phone during the service?

your friend,

linda





I had a long, long chat with a friend last night. In fact, i had many long chats with friends, one of them, lasted for 1 or so hour standing in the corridor, reflecting, reminiscing, remembering...how we got here today, we look back at our footprints in the sand. The tides come and go, your imprints will wash away, but you are here, and that's why you are here.