by rissaprana

Hello my dear fellow interns,

Indri, the jajan initiator,
Cepe, the ex-finalist of miss UMN 2014,
Tassya, the one and only interior designer at Bridestory e.v.e.r,
El, the most on-time person I know,

I wish we could've met sooner, so we got to spend our jajan time longer! :')) Can't believe it's already time for me to parted with you guys 😢 Just so you know, I never regret my decision to extend my internship period on June, because I wouldn't have met you all if I did't do so. Thank you for giving me the best memories at Bridestory :) You are the source of my strength everyday #gombal #inibohong #tapibenar (?)

I'm so sure I would miss all the times we spend at FoodHall and Indomaret together :')))))) How Indri would immediately send the jajan invitation (aka ngajak jajan) at around 4PM everyday, how Cepe would ask for pulang yuk, how Elisa would be so busy she couldn't go out for jajan more than 30 mins, and how Tassya who has to give up on jajan because of the event layout for more than 700 vendors 😂 #AllAboutJajan

Because of you, I get to stroll around Bellezza to its highest floor (thanks Elisa for discovering our lunch spot di lantai atas). I used to be that one shy and introvert girl in the corner who had no one to talk to except the printer (lol) but since I know all of you, I have brighter and happier days at the office 😁 #gombalpart2

Eventhough we have a love-hate relationship with our lunch catering, I would still reminisce our lunch time everyday, when we would talk and laugh about stuff and planning our getaway to dumdum land aka ITC Permata Hijau.

Thank you for every smiles and the good times you bring at the office. I'm sorry if you might find me annoying or over-talkative at times. I hope you all can finish your internship happily (?) and please don't forget each other (especially ME!) 😂 Good luck and God bless you all my loveliest intern squad! See you next year (hopefully)! :)

(So) much love,
Maria Juwita
Your ex-fellow intern buddy

You are the chosen people who get to see the other side of me, the person I can be open with, the person who knows me better than myself. I don't have to shy or pretend to be a good person around you, I can be myself, I can be whatever I'd like, and you still accept me for the way I am.

We don't get to see each other often, but our friendship never fades. It gets stronger with time. We spend hours laughing and telling stories without feeling bored at all, and I love it. It's like we were made to complete each other with our craziness and weirdness. With you, I feel safe to cry or laugh out loud without worry.

Thank you for being such a very good friend to me more than I deserve. Thank you for the time, the courage, the fun, the laugh, the craziness, the comfort, I simply thank you for everything you give to me.

and I love you for being the best friend anyone could ask for♥

Love,

Me.

Although I'm only 20 by the time this letter is posted, but I feel like old enough to give you a piece of advice.

First, you should get rid of your biggest weakness; insecurities. Enjoy your school life and do not think about anything that will make you insecurity arise. Having fun with your friends is the best way you can do to forget your negative mind. Play more and don't be such an anti-social girl. Learn to overcome your shyness and show the world your true self.

You will soon discover who are your true friends and who are not. You better not to stick with those people who hurt you, instead stay with those who encourage you more because they will help you to grow and improve your self-quality. Remember, high school is more than a popularity contest. Stop trying so hard to become popular. Just stick to your small groups of friends because they will make you happier more than being popular. Trust me.

I know you feel quite depressed because of your performance, but I seriously think 85 is not a bad grade. Don't let anyone convince you that you are stupid. I forbid you to push yourself too hard because you are more than good enough to survive in Science class. Just focus and have some fun wearing your lab coat in Chemistry class because you'll miss it as soon as you graduate, and won't have any chance to wear it again :")

Do you love math class? I know you do NOT love the subject, but you DO love the teacher. Everyone in your class loves him and I want you to enjoy your math class and respect your teacher(s) more, because there will be something you regret if you don't.

Stop blaming yourself for your imperfections. Nobody has no right to judge you. Don't let society's perception of beauty controls you because you are unique and loved ❤ You need to know that.

God is preparing the best for you and your future. Don't be afraid to be different. have courage and embrace the challenges you'll face. You might make a mistake, but it will help you to learn and be a better person. Live your life to the fullest, girl.

Much love,
Your not-so-much-older self.