Dear Modhi,
How has life been treating you? I hope you and your family have been well! In this letter, I wrote about some random things I remember and appreciate about you! Recalling everything and writing them out is kind of therapeutic in a way. It helps me find some sort of closure to our college days, seeing as how abrupt and strange it ended because of COVID-19. I did hope I could write this letter by hand and give it to you in person, but seeing how things are going, I’m not sure if we’ll have a graduation party any time soon. Nevertheless, I hope we get to meet sometime in the future and see how we’ve grown as people!
My very first memory of you:
I first met you during our second semester of preparatory year. It’s kind of strange, but during English classes I distinctly remember how you'd always sit on the third row of the left side of the room, beside Najla. My most consistent impression of you is that you looked like a really mature person.
My most favorite thing about you:
Might be strange, but I always liked how you scolded me or Rahaf into studying or doing something. It felt like you cared in a motherly sort of way.
Something that reminds me of you:
I definitely associate you with coffee. Probably because you often would have them with Rahaf in the morning, and I’ve been told you can’t start a day without it. I also know that you like chocolate and perfumes. Not sure if it’s true, but I would say you appreciate the fancy, so I might associate you with branded products as well.
Something about you that makes me proud:
I have always heard about how much you study and how hardworking you are. In the end, seeing you among the first honors really showed the fruit of your labor, which genuinely made me feel so proud of you! Congratulations! Your diligence and dedication are commendable. It’s also amazing how active you are at volunteering and participating in different events and courses. Your productivity is truly inspiring.
A few ways that we're radically different:
From what I know, you seem to like planning for things beforehand and laying out a strategy on the how, when, and what. It makes me think I might be more of a spontaneous person in that aspect.
Where I see you being in 20 years:
I'm envisioning a successful woman with a multitude of experience who knows how to lead people. I honestly think you'd suit being the head of something. Plus, probably because of your motherly vibes I mentioned earlier, I can also see you having a family of your own. Whatever your future's like, I hope it'll be one where you're happy! Wishing you the best of luck.
A shower of gratitude:
Thank you for partnering with me during French classes whenever group work was required! Thank you for answering whatever questions I had regarding tests and homework. You were a savior. And most importantly, thank you for giving me words of encouragement during Arabic classes. They were especially torturous for me, and I would have completely given up on participation if you have not given me a nudge. Thank you.
One deep dark secret that you don't know about:
Not really a secret, but I do think if we got to know each other we'd get along pretty well.
Though it has been short, thank you for everything during these past years! May your future be filled with happiness, success, and good health. With lots of love, Areej Aldosary
