Beautiful flowers...beautiful people.

Surround yourself with beautiful people and beautiful things.  

Today I went out in search of a potted plant to remind me of beautiful people that love me.  This new addition to my plant family, represents 11 beautiful souls which wanted to contribute to me pursuing my dream to study art in New York City. Its a reminder not only for those 11 people but for everyone else that did all they could....for me.  

I have been avoiding writing this entry because I know I would cry writing it. Last year, I hustled.  I did what I could to get a loan, to find money to support me pursuing my masters in New York.  There was one particular group of people that were there day in and day out and really had no other choice but to be a part of my journey.  My ex colleagues, were there from day one.  From the day I declared, "I am going to New York" to the day I flew off, till today....they have been a part of my journey, as a support system, as a witness to my everyday adventures here.  It was not easy, the frustration of not knowing where the money was coming from was so stressful and my colleagues always did what they could to support me.  Including starting a 'mami fund'.  They got together and collected money. My guess is this happened in May or June of 2013.  Fast forward to today, I discovered this about 2 weeks ago and I am deeply moved.  

Even before the discovery of the 'mami fund', I felt so blessed that they were a part of my journey and in many ways, I want them to be proud of me.  I take pictures all the time to show them my adventure which they had a huge role in, I share my journey on my FB status and when I went home for a short break, I told them all the stories..I was excited to share with them and they were always ready to listen and laugh with me.  I felt so much love from them and I still do everyday with their positive energy...they inspire me.  They remind me everyday what love is.  

And so I bought this beautiful plant.  Cause everyday when I wake up I am reminded of them.  Their support, their love, their laughter and their generosity.  So to those 11 people that pitched in.  I love you.  I am pleased to say that the funds that were collected will go towards my class trip to Paris in June and I will be going to London as a treat to myself.  

Thank you.

Firdy

Ariff

Yong Yee

Aziff

Sky

Huda

Amy

Pei Ying

Kaddy

James

Tasnim