Something Written in the Past

Autograph book is something for most of SASsians to have, usually prior to their graduation from the school. Many of them will decorate their autograph book with an abridged version of their autobiography. I must say, some of them write really well when it comes to story-telling; ups and down, sweet and bitter memories in 'hotter-than-hell' Alam Shah. Oh boys, 5 years in this all-boys high school certainly imprinted memories vividly in my mind. That's for sure!

Anyway, while I was ensconcing in my own room, flipping through the old pages of my autograph book, I stumbled with this page. A piece of writing from my mama, mainly talking about encouragement and hopes. And of coure, it includes her impression about me.

10/12/1997
Dearest Farid,
Although I don't teach you English, we met in other circumstances. As a student, I find you pleasant and very helpful. Thank you for being such a person.
You will have a long way ahead of you to achieve success. Success academically and success in becoming a good, hardworking and sincere person.
I hope you'll achieve success in your future undertakings and may God bless you. Do keep in touch.

Lots of love,
mama

Certainly this brought back all the good times I had with her. I remember one time she firmly reminded me of to look into her eyes whenever I talked to her. She said, only rude people do not look into people's eyes when they are enganging in conversation. I told her, I am a bit shy talking to women especially when I need to look into their eyes. Mama just laughed at me afterwards.

Geeezz..I guess time flies really fast. I picked up her lesson quite well and I constantly practice it in my daily life. She is right; people are more convinced of you when you look into their eyes during the conversation. It makes you look more confident albeit you're one hell of unassertive person. Oh well, who would know about it anyway?