Friendship requires Initiative and Contribution

I am lucky I grew up with close friends who take initiative to contribute to my well being. There are people like AH-K, Siot, M & M, N, who I really appreciate most.

Even last time when I was close to R and the gang.

And even the gang at Woodlands. I really appreciate their existence, for turning up at every Hari Raya open house that I have, for taking time after work to help me and A with our final year project (shuttling us here and there, helping with equipment, and acting!)

I am close to them because they are people with BRAINS. People who can think, and can empathise with everything ME. And of course, I return the favour. They are the people I will always go back to, cuz they don't judge me for disappearing, they don't do sulking if I don't call them back or ask them out. They understand that money don't grow on trees. Even though I have a 'respectable' career, it doesnt mean that it pays well. They understand that cars need petrol and cashcard to run. And they contribute in ways like treating me to meals or chipping in a couple of bucks for petrol. Or providing ciggs.

And we would all chip in (50 cents is not asking for much!!!) whatever lose change we have to buy a big bottled drink and/or snacks whenever we hang out.


It's not wholly about the money, but it's the initiative they take to offer at least something to lighten the burdens I may have. They don't live off me, and hopefully I didn't and will not do them. hehe.

Along the way, for all of my life, I do make a lot of new friends here and there. But nothing beats the people mentioned above. I love you all!

If you are a friend, do a fair bit of contributing. It is not fair if you keep on taking and not giving.