Suzan Foo

    I met Shiew Shya in church when we were just 9-year-olds. Not suprisingly, we clicked. Every week, we would wait for each other and sit together during service. We often got up to mischief; once, we were chit-chatting as usual when the speaker was preaching when we got caought. Well not exactly 'we', cuz I got away with it. The teacher in charge of the kids had only spotted Shya talking and had pinched her ears!
    Our friendship continued in Primary 4 when we were put in the same class. On the last day of school, we exchanged gifts and promised to be best friends.
    The following year, I remember there was some sort of commotion against Shya, and she was deserted for quite some time. I was sad to see her alone and I wanted to stick with her, but didn't as I feared what my other friends would say. I didn't even know what the fuss was all about; I only knew the horrid rumours were started by my other close friend.
    For the next few years, we got closer with other friends in our class. I usually stuck with the scouts, and she would be with the bookworms (@nerds). However, we still remained good friends.
    During the first year in secondary school, both of us quarrelled and laughed over the silliest things. During Moral Education, we would sit together and chat about anything and everything ranging from guys to fashion to pets to underwear! Also, during Home Ecomonics class,  she would usually ask me to help carry her stuff to the workshop. (I.e.: container, eggs, etc.) "Kekok bahh..." On one occassion after class, I insisted that she carry our stuff back. She refused, and I was just as stubborn, so we left our cookies and containers on the balcony and walked all the way back to the classroom, glancing at each other but too proud to be the first to turn back. Only when we arrived at the classroom did we realize how silly we had been, and we had to rush back to get them before the teacher did.
    Whenever I had problems with my work or anything at all, Shiew Shya would always be there to offer me help and advice. I truly appreaciate having her for my friend.