Of Friends and What It Means....

Sometimes things really confused me, especially in university life. Or to be exact, my teenage life. Certain things that looked so simple when I was 10 become extremely delicate and difficult as I grow up. It is not that I don't understand what or how things are rolling, it's just that the definitions and contexts can change in a blink of an eye.

For example, the term 'FRIEND' now means lotsa things in university. It may be one of the following :

1) People of your social circle.

2) People who you talk to

3) People who is in the same PBL group as you

4) People who are close to you

And many more, depending on situation and individual.

Where is the simple word 'FRIEND' when i was 10 years old disappear to? Back there, everyone is a friend till proven otherwise. Or anyone that says "Hi, what's your name?" is considered a friend. A simple game in playground will make you friends. A simple arrangements of seats in class will make you friends. And your friends are the WHOLE class. Not some 2 people who have lunch with you everyday. Or something like that.

It surprise me when someone said,

" i don't know what to do cause she ain't no my besties."

Whoa. Now you only know how or what to plan for your bestfriends? What are we who've been here all these years, saving your arses when your assignments or groupmates make some troubles? Or we who supported you all the way in this course when you feel like giving up? Or at least (if you really don't want to remember us) we who always consoled you when you're sad? Aren't we good enough to deserve at least a thought in your mind?

I know that we don't make a significant presence in your life. We weren't there in your past. Or your highschool life. Or your primary school life. But we're here, NOW. We hold your hands when things goes wrong. We give you a hug eventhough sometimes it brakes our hearts. We lend our shoulders and ears when you're down.

I think at least we deserve a thought from you.

I do not know where do I stand in your eyes, but you will always be my friend.

Thank you.