I know I’m a bit late in posting a post dedicated to 24th February. Better late than never aight?
My 24th February is slightly different from all of you in Malaysia. There isn’t anyone in Australia who knew Yee Ling before she passed, but I think that made it slightly easier in coping through the thought of her that day. Even though no one knew Yee Ling, a few of my friends knew that it’s the day my friend fell. 24th February was on a Friday, last day of the week. That meant it gave me time to rest my mind before I started a new week on Monday.
The Monday on the week of Yee Ling’s 1st year (since she passed), I decided to tie a white ribbon on my wrist. To signify what an angel she was, and always be. Tuesday onwards, I wore a white ribbon on my left wrist until 24th, Friday. On the 24th, I wore 6 ribbons altogether. 4 on my bag, 1 on the wrist and another pinned to my tie. Why 6? Well, that’s another story J
The night before, I made 24 paper leaves with 8 different colours. With 24 names on the front of each leaf and a short message on the back. Each tied to a piece of ribbon. I brought 20 to school to give it out but I kept 4. J It is something what I like to call “Giving My Love”.
I walked to school feeling rather strange. Then it started raining, good thing I brought my umbrella. I don’t want Yee Ling’s tears to drench me totally. So I got my umbrella out, and it rained heavier. Let me guess, Yee Ling was laughing so hard until her tears rained on me. After I arrived to school partially wet, I logged onto Twitter to find out Malaysia was also experiencing rain. What a coincidence!J
I got many hugs that day, I told myself not to cry and be strong. Well, I did cry. Not at some random situation though, but when I was receiving those hugs. Friday was a blur; I did almost everything in Physics wrongly. Which is sad, but I had a reason. It rained the whole day that day, so, to add to the effect, I played Bruno Mar’s “It Will Rain” on my ukulele. I have to admit, it was pretty good J
It was an emotional day for many of us; we were re-living the loss of a dear friend, one that can never be replaced. Yee Ling, I never had the chance to say this but, you are so amazing with your silly hairstyle; and when I mess things up, you always knew what to say to make me feel supported. I miss those moments when we had after school, we just sat under the shade and talked. I used to grab all your stuff and gave it a massive hug. Afterwards, I would walk you to the car when you got picked up. I miss you Bao Bao. I haven’t said that word for ages now, because I have no one to call that too. No worries though, I’ll scream that to you the next time see you ;)
Yee Ling, I don’t know how much you were suffering before you left us all, but I hope it didn’t hurt my silly girl that much J As Jia Bei had said, I’m also glad you left this unkind world. Life has been complicated since you left, that is how much you were an impact on us. Yes, nothing is the same anymore but you will always be kept in our hearts. Your smile will always paint our world. Baby, you know I love you, you know we all do. Always.
P.S. It’s time like this when I feel like messing your hair up. Don’t get me wrong, you have the BEST HAIR EVER. Imissyou
P.P.S. Much love to those that hugged me that day. It made me feel better.
P.P.P.S. Special Thanks to Eliza for wearing a white ribbon on your wrist on Friday. Thank you, it means a lot J
