I was wrong about today. I counted my chicks too early. Received a call from Ling immediately after submitted the earlier entry. Shocking news awaits me. Linda passed away in a bike accident last night. I didn't know how to react to the news. Blank was the word my mind registered the moment Ling announced the news to me. I can't believed my friend, my classmate for 2 years, passed away. She's only 20! The last time I saw her was in Millenium Walk. She was waiting for her friend. We chatted awhile, exchanged promises to keep in contact, with that, I cautioned her to be careful when riding her baby, aka her bike. Now, about an hour after I woke up, Ling called me to inform me about the passing of Linda.

Dear Linda,

You're a great girl to begin with, an astounding woman in the near future. We were schoolmates in secondary school. You were in the class next to mine, and in the next two preceeding years, we're in the same class. We joined the same curriculum, badminton and quitted at the same time. That was in the lower secondary. Though we're not very close. But we've our special moments together too. Secrets were shared, gossips were exchanged. During that two years, Linda was an excellent friend. Helping, reaching out to everyone who has problems. You sat next to Ling during our graduating year, 4/6. Both you and Ling were sitted in the 3rd row, 2nd row from the entrance. Joan and I were sitted in front of both of you. The four of us have so much to talk about. I remember you always fall asleep during Chinese class, same time with me. And our Chinese teacher, Mr Chen Tat Kwang, will always hook his eyes on us, to catch us sleeping, until he gave up hope nabbing us.

We bumped into each other in Millenium Walk 7-8 months ago. You were waiting for your friend. We chatted for awhile, after that, exchanged promises to keep in contact. But alas! I forgot to ask for your mobile. However, I was not to be disappointed. I searched for you in friendster. I wanted to add you, but I couldn't do so for I'd too many pending friend invites. Now I regret thoroughly for not adding you. You've changed so much my dear friend. A budding girl, with exceptional potential to excel in every walk of life. Strong will be the best adjective to describe you. You're a strong, independent girl, never backing down to life's obstacles. To that, and our 8 years of friendship, I admire you deeply. I know you've difficulties but you never ask for help, nor allow them to drag beaming face into a frown. Dear friend, I hope you'll find happiness now, for life was hard on your previous life.

Yours truly and forever,
Sandra