Saturday, June 16, 2007

jello snake tree

Meet Manda.



My early memory of her was her giving me a 6 inch fruit jello snake

in one dry Susan Earps lecture. She then demonstrated to me

The Appropriate way to eat a jello snake: Pinch one tail up, face

facing up to the ceiling, mouth wide open, chew gradually upwards from

the bottom end and slurp the last half like a noodle. I was amused.


She may not be so girly, but i think she is many things healthier.

She is warm and charming and owns the art of making people comfortable

around her. She takes her time to get to know people, and peels the

characters often unobserved down to insecurities. So naturally,

she would break many hearts along the way. And yes,

she admits she did. But I can tell she is never anyones regret.


When I think of Manda, I think of the girl who spoke up when

the room fell silent and awkward. I think of the walks around the city,

half-priced Monday movies, and spontaneity. I think of the girl who dived

the sea and climbed the mountains. I think of great long talks of juvenile

things like Seths hairdo, apple crumble, and the politics.

To thoughtful things like love, family, and God.


She inspires me to dream differently. She wants to be like a tree.

And she reminds me of a tree. She reminds me of something that grows

and gives and true. I envy her closeness with nature and her love of our

home country and self-worth. It is something so admirable that I would be

ashamed to not follow her lead.


She likes her tea with milk. She likes her clothes comfortable,

her make-up minimum. She likes to sit on the right side of the couch,

a Mac on her lap, ever-playing some songs.


I’m so glad we were once housemates.


She is a total rockstar.


Good luck, Manda.

Posted by nidya at Saturday, June 16, 2007

Comments:
beautifully written nidya, and describes our dear friend manda to a tee...xox
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 12:52 AM
 
wew. sweet.

sweet cuz u didnt include all the crazy things she did. lol.
# posted by Blogger M I J U N G : 7:32 PM
 
ahahah id love to, mijung. but manda would be too happy n over the moon if i did include them.

so not here. not now. ehehhe

thank you nurul! means a lot coming from a Frankston Gangsta ;)
# posted by Blogger nidya : 2:38 PM
 
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