Overwhelmed. Absolutely overwhelmed. Hardly can an article about protesting can be in such a depth with vivid description and touching stories. There are so many parts strike chords with me that I just have to cut and share them.
Since you see us
as a sweet couple, I will use this metaphor to explain what I want to say.
(Actually, being partners is also like in a relationship because you have
commitments and expectations to each other.) Being a couple is really not an
easy job. You have to constantly remind yourself why you like the person in the
first place, especially after the honeymoon. (Hey, isn’t this summer like our
honeymoon XD) But we often forget to do so, or at least I do.
After saying
goodbye to you, my heart suddenly sank. I felt so weird. We didn’t have a fight
or any misunderstanding. But I didn’t see a smile on your face when I said
goodbye. Maybe you are just exhausted. But it is not the facial expression that
I saw, but the heart. And suddenly, I miss your smile so much.
Every time I nagged
you, I would ask myself, “Am I right to be so demanding?” Like I said, I am a
perfectionist. So I want everything to be on schedule. I want to start
discussing or debating at 6 p.m. sharp. I want to meet people on time. I hate
when things become out of control. But truth is, they always do. And then I will
feel unhappy. I will stop trying hard. However, things shouldn’t be like this.
(Why am I using so many “like”? Hmm, it must be that I am writing to you!)
When I focus so
much on competition, I tend to forget the fun of debate. (It’s not that HKDO
doesn’t worth us working our ass out!) But I don’t like myself being so harsh.
It should be fun! I still remember what Won Chian lim said, debate is about
having fun. Though I couldn’t believe that I actually quoted him, but he is
right. Damn right! And I should always bear that in mind. Or you can remind me
when I become too obsessive.
So why am I writing
you a long and weak-structured letter in English? Well, at first, I just wanted
to send you a song, which we sang a lot together. You will always be my dearest
Anne, a good friend and a great partner. I will still be picky about your
grammar mistakes and I will still want to occupy your time to practice as much
as possible. But I want us both being happy during the process. It’s lovely to
sing and play with you, and I want to make this upcoming month as lovely and memorable
as it can be, no matter how many things are nagging us. So smile and go!
Let’s sing it
next time! You know that I see your true color.
Always yours, Tammy
True Color You with the sad eyes Don't be discouraged Oh I realize It’s hard to take courage In a world full of people You can lose sight of it all And the darkness inside you Can make you feel so small But I see your true colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors True colors are beautiful, Like a rainbow Show me a smile then, Don't be unhappy, can't remember When I last saw you laughing If this world makes you crazy And you've taken all you can bear You call me up Because you know I'll be there And I'll see your true colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors True colors are beautiful, Like a rainbow (When I last saw you laughing) If this world makes you crazy And you've taken all you can bear You call me up Because you know I'll be there And I'll see your true colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors True colors True colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors True colors are beautiful, Like a rainbow