Thankful..

As i am leaving in less than 2 weeks, i start to think about the people that i am going to miss so much and other than my father, mother and brother, the first two male names that pops into my mind is Ian and Khairul..

Ian

A confidant, a pillar of strength, a brother, someone i cannot live without.. So much has happened between us, from just friends to a really close platonic relationship that no one can understand unless they have gone through what we have gone through together.. From being in the same Secondary School, to being in Student Council and in the committee, to being Band mates, to being Poly Mates, to being Internship mates and all the way till now being such great friends..

Our friendship has stood the test of time, going through ups and downs, happiness and unhappiness, resolving our differences and accepting one another for who we really are.. I always feel so comfortable around you, like you have seen the really worse side of me and still accept me for who i am.. I really admire that no matter how bitchy or nasty i can get sometimes, you have always been there and i know will still be there to keep me on track, to be a friend that i trust so much.. It is after the Shanghai Internship that the bond between us just got stronger than before..

Even though we do not meet much nowadays as you are in camp, the bond between us is still so unique and strong.. Nothing or no one can snap this really thick string, no more like cable between us! If in future my boyfriend or husband is going to attempt to snap this cable, i will snap his *thing*.. Hahaz!!

I know this is like a repeat, but then again, thank you Ian, for being there for me.. For being the really much needed strength to move on when we were in Shanghai.. The one that is willing to do crazy things with me.. Wake up super early to go eat the famouns Yu Yuan Xiao Long Bao during winter when the weather was so freaking cold! Take picture with the Christmas tree in Four Seasons Shanghai with the shirt that was made with love for us from Charity and Lisa, to eat cake at Cafe 85 Degrees together late in the night, to buy a Daisy to just make my day...

Thank you so much.. You my bro, are the most super steady person i know.. If i ask you if you wanna go here or there, stay out late and stuff, your answer would be YES! If i want to travel overseas, i KNOW your answer would be a YES! Hahaz..

To be frank, i really want to have the chance for us to travel together again.. To explore the world, to have you around when i feel scared and lonely in a foreign ground.. With you around, i feel super safe even if you put me in a jungle filled with wild grizzly bears, tigers, lions and whatever lah ah.. Hahaz.. Maybe too exaggerated, but you get what i mean.. Hahaz!! No words can express how glad i am to have you with me..

I have so much to say, but its not that easy to express it out i guess.. But i believe you get what i am saying, what i really really feel about you my bro! If not for the DARN army, we could have extra more years of fun together in a university in Australia and have more fun memories together! Then we can add to our collection of interesting stories and marvel at them as the years go by...

Thank you for the really nice card.. It is so simple, yet heartwarming that it made me tear.. Thank you so much too for the cake! Like SUPER love it!! Hahaz.. You know that i have always loved what you cook or bake or make.. =)

So here i am to wish you all the best.. Be it army, studies, work or whatsoever, i sincerely wish you the best for your future endeavors.. Life may suck sometime, but it will always pick up!! Just remember, whatever happens, wherever you or I may be, whenever you need someone, I, Sheryl Chua Yihui will be/am there/here.. =) Hahaz.. Just like how you have been there for me!! And if you need someone to taste the food you cook, you know who to call!! Hahaz!!

Khairul

So much has happened between us, it is a feeling that i doubt many can understand too.. Hahaz.. My god-son since 2004, and still going strong.. It is only during the recent years after we both have grduated that we got closer.. Only during the past year till now that we have more meet ups, chit chats and catching up..

A son that i am honoured to have, a listener, confidant and angel bestowed to me just to make my days on earth much much better.. The bond between us seems to be like one between a real mother and child! Hahaz! Make me feel so old.. But i am glad that we share the same feeling.. The way i know i will not be judged by you or whatsoever makes me feel really comfortable to trust and believe you, to share my true feelings..

Even i maybe super naggy, bitchy or crazy sometimes, you seem to not mind at all.. I love the magic that we have between us that sometimes, we really do not need to speak out but know what is in our mind and hearts.. The similar thoughts and feelings that need not be voiced out, can only be felt by the both of us.. All the heart to heart talk together, to check how both of us are coping, to see how life is treating us, the jokes shared to cheer us up and more..

It has been great having you around..The meet ups we have plus the chats that we share, always give me the much needed relieve from all the emotional burden in me.. Allowing me to take a breather, relax and face the chalenges ahead again with more confidence, strength and optimism.. These might be little short chats that we share, but i feel and know that i can tell you everything i feel, bare my chest (not literally) and feel that a heavy burden is off me at the end of the day!

You my son, never fails to cheer me up when i am down.. Never fails to see if i had a bad day.. Never fails to check how my day has been.. Never fails to be a great son.. All the jokes that you tell me, the concern that you show me and as simple as a smiley face just brightens up my day..I am so going to miss you son.. I really do not know how life is going to be over there.. No meet ups, no heart to heart talks, no jokes shared and stuff, it is going to be so tough.. But then again, now technology is like so super incredible! We can skype or msn right? Hahaz.. This way, i can still be updated with what is hapening, update you with how i am and how things are.. Continue to give each other the much needed support and optimism!

So here i want to tell you my son, jia you! Best wishes to your future endeavors, be it army, studies, work and so much more.. You must take care and remember to always stay happy.. Whatever happens, wherever we both may be, whenever you need me, i Sheryl Chua Yihui this godma always will be/am here/ there for you.. This i promise you my son.. You have been such a wonderful son to me, i could not have asked for more.. So you must be strong and take care okie, cause i know you will do just fine.. =)

So 3 cheers and 3 cheers and 3 cheers for these two men in my life! Hip Hip Hurray!!

Kudos to you guys!