REUNION

        This week has been a blastful week. On last Saturday, I wasn't expecting a long conversation over phone with my old friends. It was an unexpected reunion for us. From three people talking over Whatsapp chat and then continue to had phone call. Then, two people came. Giving more joyful convo. We were recalling our time in junior high school. The time when we did some stupid things, getting angry over nothing because we forgot the reason, all the laughs, and pictures for the addition. I wasn't expecting to get back to the time when I was 13-15 years old. Looking back at the picture my friend sent me, I was just a little girl. I didn't see that I would come this far.

        Those conversations led me to revisit old pictures on my old laptop. I saw them carefully, trying to remember the stories behind it. The laugh, cry, angst, or disappointment. I treasure those photos. Those are my reminder about my past teenager life. Those are my heal for my adulthood.

        And today, something great happened. For some people, I would be considered as overreacting. But, this news brings back the memories. The 10th anniversary of One Direction. The boyband (probably not) every girl had crush on when they were teenagers. They came back after five years hiatus. It's not officially called reunion, though. But, knowing their social media keep posting about the anniversary is already a reunion for me. All pictures and videos they uploaded are taking me over the memory lane. I was 13 when I knew them. I recalled to fangirling and laughing over their videos with friends are what I did for 5 years (and still doing). It was silly yet beautiful and remarkable memories I wouldn't forget.

        For me, knowing One Direction has given me big impacts. They are the reason I diligently studying English. They are my motivation to come to England (Besides, knowing Harries Twin and other British Youtubers). Now, what I kind of reap of what I sow. Learning English just because of 1D (plus, my junior high school required me to learn) had given me easier time these days. I called it the indirect benefit of being a fangirl. Sure, my motivation to study to England also not change. I would say that I partly owe 1D over my learning and growing process.

        Both of my reunion with my old friends and One Direction have same impact for me. While I'm being confused about what path should I take after this and how my future gonna be, I am being reminded that I was having a lot of fun. I was living life the fullest. I faced life optimistically. I was the girl with dreams.

        Now I want to say to the girl I was 5-7 years ago, thank you for being my heal. I will strive with my best for our dreams.

        Cheers to our life.