To My Friends Who Are Far Away

Last semester I have had the privilege to know Mauricio, Felipe, Michael and Ellis. They were exchange students. Mauricio and Felipe are from Columbia, Michael is from South Africa and Ellis is from California. We got along really well given where each of us came from. They were kind enough to share laughter, fun and culture with me.

Mauricio taught me that Malaysians complain too much and that weed in Columbia is extremely cheap. Felipe is just cool with his cool persona. Both the Colombians have a very prominent Spanish accent and they were loved for that. Michael is always being the tourist that he is taking pictures of anything and everything. He even wanted to take pictures when I was riding with him a police car. Ellis told me that I was more American than Malaysian and that I would fit perfectly into the American lifestyle.

Mauricio and I during Toga.


Ellis and I. You damn Yank.

Michael and Felipe during one of our biking trips.


Felipe and I.


Michael and I in front of Parliament.


Why must you all go back ? I miss all of you guys.


All of us during the Floriade Festival.


Michael, Paul, Mauricio, Zach, Lil, Soph, Ed and Georgie during our roadtrip to Bateman's Bay.

Know that Bruce Hall is not the same without you guys. We will meet again soon. Till' then, take care my dear friends. Who said Canberra is boring ? It's massive fun with the right people.