XU

Met up with dear old Xuxu earlier.

We are just this odd pair. How we even became good friends is anyone's guess. We're as opposite as can be. She's the star, and I'm the moon. She's the fork, and I'm the spoon.



We only meet from time to time. The last we did was in mid-July this year. This means that we typically meet only an average of 3 or 4 times for a whole year. Just like today, we spent (only) 2.5 hours together. We shopped for the first half hour, and spent the rest of the time having a late lunch and fellowshipping together. We may only meet to catch up on each other's life once in a long while; but each time we do, our friendship always go up a level - despite being in different CGs. This one friendship of depth is certainly worth a lot more than the many superficial ones.

It's weird but yet, at the same time, amazing - how we can be so different but yet such good friends. How we can not really catch up for many months at one go, but when we do meet up, the time spent together easily beats all others - including those who I frequently meet every other day.

One thing which she mentioned in her blog which I find really true:
"There are too many conversations thatt revolve around the weather, animals, food, sports, music, or endless jokes.
Sometimes, I wonder...
Why do we focus so much attention on the things around us.
Sure, they matter as well but what about the issues on the inside?
Why are they so often left unspoken?"

This aptly explains why I hate superficial friendships. No, correction, I won't even count such as "friendships"; but "acquaintances". The difference lies in the effort - or the lack thereof - invested.



It's always a fruitful time fellowshipping with her; talking freely. One-to-one; instead of in cliques or groups or threes/fours/fives. Without divided attention whereby the other party's nose is buried into his/her mobile phone half of the time. Sharing the going-ons in our lives and encouraging each other. It's about being truly interested in each other's life, investing in it, and just simply being involved.



Anyway, I'm tired! Ta!

And, babe, I heart you! =)