Friends that I've Always Thankful For

When I was younger, my mom always jealous whenever I went playing or prefer to hang out with my friends rather than staying home with the family. "Friends only around in happiness, family is the one who always around no matter what" She said. Without doubt I agree with her statement, family is everything and always be my number one priority. But what's wrong for being happy with friends? That are friends are for right? Making your life happier. I told my friends everything that I couldn't share to my parents, I laugh for something that my parents couldn't understand and I cry with them for something I couldn't bear alone but I don't want to make my parents worry. All my friends are precious to me, no more no less.

As time goes, friends also come and go. I embrace this situation as part of my life and move on. 

But...

I would like to tell stories about some friends that I've always thankful for.

Triadi, the smartest one. Outstanding individual with an exceptional brain and talent. The man who loves others and love being loved. Super freak to the point where stranger always smirking their face whenever listening to his story. The one who inspires people around him. A man full of dreams that shines whenever he's doing his stuff. 

He taught me many things about life through his story, he is the one who lift me and believe in me when people doesn't. He is the one who splurges me with sweet words about how special I am and convincing me that I am worth more than what I think I am. Back then, I always considered his words as joke and never took it seriously. Today, I cherish his words a lot since distance keep us apart at most of the time.

I might told you this over and over again and I hope you'll remember. 

"You may loosing people in your way towards your goal, you may be broken hearted and you may be hurt. But one thing for sure that your dreams doesn't need thousand people to succeed coz you are the dream you are the one whom people trust and you are the one who will lit the fire of success one day. You will never walk alone because  many people believe in you and love you for who you are. " 

ps: I always wish Indonesia will have our own broadway one day. Please don't disappoint me, you are my only hope😂

Didi or Deedee. A sweet, caring and loving girl that loved by many.  The one whom full of worry and super 'riweuh'. The only child with mentality of an oldest sister of four. Her genuine heart mesmerized me in many ways. She listened like a sister, nags like a mom and care like a grandma. In this modern world, it is very rare to see woman like her. Independent career woman with a heart of  an amazing housewife. Any man would be very lucky to have her as a wife (sorry boys, she's in a relationship for 9 years. I repeat, 9 FREAKING YEARS😂).

In Uni, she scolded me more than my mom. "Iiiih, lo tuh bisaaa cuma males aja", "Duuuh Ri, ayo donggg dikerjaiin dikit lagiii.", "Lo tuh ya, suka bilang gabisa gabisa padahal bisa sebenernyaa." and many more scolding with her signature shrill voice. Yes I might be very ambitious these days, but back then I was the laziest person in class. My classmate weren't care about my grade or achievement, some of them even looking down upon me (I know girl). But deedee always support me with her might to the very last. She was waiting outside my thesis defense room wearing her batik t-shirt (sorry sis, I remember that odd looking t-shirt clearly) and hugged me first when I exit the room crying (I cry a lot while waiting for the final score. Got an A though😜).

You are the friend that I looked up to, a woman whom I believe could be somebody in the future and  a woman that will be an amazing mom. Thank you for everything you have done, thank you for being around and thank you for believing in me. I can't wait to see more great things from you❤️

Kafin or Pinuman, the man who hate cheese (poor you, who hate cheese these days?). The man who love in silence and the man whom I want to protect the most. He never talk sweet nor romantic, but one text is enough to make him come to your doorstep. He is full of doubt and tend to overthink over his life but never once he hesitate to comfort or protect his friends. A family man that love his family more than anything in this world. He is calm, simple and easy going. He listen more than talk but when he talk he couldn't stop (when he tell stories, he pause about 2-3 minutes in between. Or more like he start talking again when people stop listening hahahaha). 

He never share his hardship to many people. But during our times together, I saw him cry many times to the extent it's hurting me. You said I'm passionate, but you are the real definition of man with passion. You love what you do and do what you love. You inspires me to live this life whole-heartedly with passion and excitement. As you have taken care of me during my hard time, I promise to be around to support you and witness you grow into a fine man.

These friends, these three wonderful person has come to my life and left a special place in my heart. You were there in my lowest and you will also be there in my highest. You lifted me up when I can't stand, believe in me when I lost myself and understand me when I couldn't talk. You guys are my energy, my source of happiness and my everything. Can't wait to see what future will bring us.

"You guys are my blessing that I've always thankful for."

I love you guys with all my heart. Thank you for having me in your life❤️