gifts

hello! updates have been a tad sluggish lately due to the lack of internet in 1412. i have to climb 20 floors up (figuratively not literally) to gain access to the glorious world of internet. this forced abstinence from the virtual realm has greatly affected my social life. being devoid of any online interaction, i felt that my circle has shriveled to mere numbers of people who are still trapped here in beloved Melbourne for whatever reason. nevertheless, spending more time than usual with real flesh and blood of these select few, one way or another i get to appreciate more of the people God put around me.

with less people around, one seems to cherish other’s company more. each moments spent together, no matter how brief, becomes precious memories. each “thank you” that came out from one’s mouth sounds so much more sincere. each smile seems to convey deeper feelings than a thousand words of gratitude. each hug seems to have been infused with the warmth of genial love. maybe it’s what human beings crave for the most, each other’s presence, not just some intangible interaction on cyberspace. we are not meant to be alone.

friends are beyond doubt, God-given.
thank you.