As far as first impressions go...

Yours was perfect.

I could still remember the first time I laid eyes on you. You were the epitome of class and grace, looking très chic in navy blue with streaks of black and white. Many who do not know you well would have disregarded you as a quiet, unassuming character, but I know you are so much more than that.

Because once I got to know you better, you brought life to me. You were so full of fun and opened up a whole new world of possibilites, always finding a way to make me smile and enjoy myself.

You were always there for me when I needed help to vent my frustrations, curb my cravings, or just to get rid of boredom. You gave me so many new ideas and options to try out new things, to test my boundaries and experiment with things I never thought I would one day do. With your help, I walked away taller, a new and more confident person.

Whenever I felt desperate or trapped, you were there too, stretching out a hand to pull me on to safer grounds. With you around, I have always felt safe - like nothing bad or embarrassing could ever happen to me.

While you have been the ultimate best friend to me, I'm ashamed to say that I have not exactly been returning the favour. Sometimes, I neglect you for days. I'm also ashamed to admit that most of the time, I have been using you only when I need help. For example, that time when we went out together and I needed to buy that gorgeous heels from Charles & Keith.

There it was, the Alessandra Ambrosio of all heels (to me). It was love at first sight. I gazed and lusted after it, envisioning little hands reaching out to it. I debated for a while, then came to a decision - I had to have it.

I opened my wallet and instantly, my heart dropped a million miles into the depths of my stomach.

For there were only two $10 bills, smiling and waving happily at me.

Whaaaaaat?? Is this some kind of a sick joke? I couldn't even buy one heel with that money.

My eager smile slid off my face and my exuberance at owning such an elegant pair of shoes vanished like something David Copperfied could do. Numbness and disappointment settled in to take its place. I dug frantically through my wallet but instead, all I got was a fistful of receipts.

Suddenly, you were by my side. When you had appeared, I had no idea.

"Fret not," you purr, in that tinkling voice you have, much like the sounds of windchimes. "I'm here, just go ahead and buy that. I've got it covered."

And just like that, I walked away clutching my Charles & Keith carrier bag, happy as a kid on his birthday, owning the most droolworthy pair of shoes (I really must get around to finding those heels some day).

With you, it's always about giving. You gave me the chance to try out new things and create a whole new image for myself. You were always by my side when I needed to make difficult decisions. Should I get those?? But it's a bit on the expensive side. What should I do??

You never once complained when I asked for your opinion. With your help, the choices and options suddenly seem much clearer and easier and more often than not, I went home bubbly and excited. You even got me clothes from online shops, some all the way from the US! You know that's something I could never do without your help.

And when I'm with you, I know I never need to be afraid, even though I only have $2 in my wallet. Cos you would always make sure that I have enough to make me happy and satisfied and send me safely all the way back home.


As our friendship nears its 3rd-year mark, I'm happy to say that we are still going strong. And I'm going to make use of this opportunity to show my appreciation for you.











I love you, my ATM card.



We have went through thick and thin together, with you staying patiently in my wallet and waiting to be called upon to deliver pearls of wisdom or solve any difficult shopping dilemma (in other words, lack of cash on me). I do not need to fear embarrassing scenarios where I am unable to pay for my purchases for you would always be there. And you would always help make sure that I get whatever I wanted, be it those glamourous heels or that gorgeous top at VS or that charming little necklace.

I truly appreciate you, ATM card, and I give you my word that I will keep our friendship going on and stronger than ever*.


This shall be my last post before I hit 20:) And I did it!


 
 
 

 

*In the event that I get another mode of payment, say a credit card, this statement will thus be striked off and never to be mentioned again.