On Carol's 20th~

our dearest carol,

I've got so much to tell you that I can only hope that I'll get most of it down here.

I remember that among all the friends that I have, you're the only one I remember exactly when you became a friend to me. I remember it was during Valentine's day during year 2005. it was our first three months and we were all so new to each other. at that point of time we didn't really know each other. but I recall clearly that you gave me one of your homemade brownies wrapped in aluminium foil. and I was quite surprised at your gesture of kindness. I guess to others it may not seem much, but I was really touched that day. and I guess I just had to make the effort to get to know you more. I've never regretted that effort.

through the years, you've been a most lovely friend and person to know. all your funny quirks and antics, your optimism, your simplicity and your straightforwardness have been a huge part of our lives. I'm smiling now as I recall how you would bring a whole stack of comic books and sit in the library reading them. and how you will always be there to prompt us and help us in econs lessons. and not to mention, the short short skirts you used to wear..haha. somehow, to me, you have always been an enigma of many things. there is just this inexplicability when it comes to you. at times I think I know exactly what you are going to do next, and I'll be right. but at times, you just surprise me with the most unexpected.

but amidst it all. you've been the one with the most determination, most character, and the one who has been most willing to try. you've been the strong one, the independent one, and hardworking one. but you've been also the comforting one, the cheerful one and the surpportive one. really, zoogaNders* wouldn't have made it without you.

WE LOVE YOU!

and I hope as we go through the years ahead, you'll continue to know how much you mean to us, and how much we cherish you as our friend. and we the zoogaNders* girls will be behind you all the way=)

blessed, joyful 20th birthday carol dear!

and if you ever need a hug, a drink, or a listening ear, we'll be here. (even grace is more open to hugs now;)) so if you want a hug, go to grace. if you need a drink, ask me and I'll give you all the grape juice you want. and if you need to talk, find sharon, and she'll gather us four together for a Starbucks session:)or alternatively, a four-way online MSN conversation=)

so like I said, that was some brownie you made three years back. haha. good enough to spark off this amazing friendship.

alright. that's about it. and we'll talk more soon kay?

I'll see you soon!

love,
Jean. 4th of June 2008.