to Levi with an old friend

It has been more than 10 years since we last sit down and have a deep conversation. And it was 4 years ago when we last met up for dinner.
When we finally met again in Rovaniemi on Friday, we realise that none of us has changed much (except for more white hair, less elastic skin and less energy for adventurous sports) and still had so much to talk about even though we had been apart for so long. HC realised that I am speaking in a foreign English but also noted how quickly I switched to local style after a night of chatting. totally cool lah! :)

I had always admired HC for his inner strength and resolution. I am not sure if I had ever written about him before on this blog but he was the one with only $2 in his pocket and had reach a stage in his financial status (while studying in university) to decide whether to eat lunch or not. He always worked hard for his goal and is a friend I can depend on. His health has suffered recently and he will be on long-term treatment. It sadden me that such fate befalls him but at the same time I admire his optimism over it even though I know he must have struggled with it through the initial stage. It must also be difficult not to be able to tell your parents about it... HC, my dear friend, take care until we meet again. Maybe in an Irish pub in London.