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This year, I’m grateful for many, many things. :-)

My OG, Rhordonna, made up of really the people i’d most want to be with for the rest of my University life. I entered Uni with no expectations of making any very close friends, because I figured most of them are the ones I already have. Not sure why I got so lucky, but somehow everyone in my OG turned out to be lovely – people i’d have loved to know as friends even without the context of uni camps. Truly feel very VERY blessed, with small things like sporadic study sessions, meals, and outings with them. It’s amazing how I can count on you guys not only for a fun time but also for personal/school-related problems. THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH :’-) 真的很幸运和你们有缘份。这么老了还能遇到好朋友！

For the people who make an effort to be in my life even when miles and miles away. I miss you guys, but am always thankful that we are still the best of friends – despite the distance, despite the time zone. For always (unintentionally) making my day that much better with all your silly antics and general nonsense. Love you guys always, and thankful for the fact that we somehow ended up part of each other’s lives.

One of the things I am MOST grateful for this year, though I probably didn’t show it enough: brief but meaningful reunions with faraway friends. While it’ll be great to have more time to spend with these favorite people of mine, but there’s beauty in its brevity too! Makes it that much more precious and appreciated. Only thing we are missing here are the rest of the faraway mugs! Xin, Cath, come back to me!

Giving thanks for new friends made this semester! UAR2207 invades Yogyakarta! Without this trip I would’ve liked you guys, from the fun we have in class – but this trip made me love all of you!!! Seriously I cannot think of a better bunch to go with! All lovers of the zen, idyllic lifestyle, but also ready for intense shopping + food raids! Loved the crazy evenings we spent laughing over everything, and that I got to share the beauty of Wayang and Yogya with you guys. Really, really amazing companions who made the trip extra special for me.

Besides new friends, I’m so, so glad for the meet ups with old friends. Friends who’ve been there since we were still young and stupid (we still kinda are that – just not so young anymore). So glad that you guys, despite army and school, still make an effort to catch up! These reunions keep me going. Also makes me super happy to see my friends doing well where ever they are, and how much they’ve accomplished! AND HAPPY ORD FRIENDS! 

Thank you for keeping me young at heart, for reminding me that the happiness we had as kids don’t need to be loss, that we can easily go back to those times when we meet each other! Love <3

Thankful for simple joys under the sun with some of my favorite girls!

And to my oldest, closest, bestest, and dearest. I know you guys will always be there for me, and I’m so thankful for that, every single day of my life. 

And of course, I’d always (no matter how things turn out), be thankful for J. For making me a better person, for teaching me how to love myself and others. Love you and thank you for everything and for being in my life!

Also very grateful for my parents, who each in their own way try their best to make me as happy as possible, and their willingness to go through great inconveniences just so I can be comfortable. And my grandma for her unconditional love for me that no one can match, ever.

And lastly to myself for keeping a very positive outlook on life this semester! Very zen, no stress, focussed on learning and enjoying learning. Appreciated all the little joys here and there, and spent time with people I like very much!

THANK YOU 2013!!! :-)