Intersection 21

When a conversation and excitement meet...

I am ecstatic to have opportunities to meet people from various places. I am interested in having conversations with people who have been exposed to different cultures. I am grateful for features of social networking sites that allow friends from two different countries to go beyond the typical chat room to connect.

Yesterday, I got the chance to have a ten minute call to an Indonesian friend of mine. Thanks to a social networking site we have learned from the Korean group we both massively like.

I did not know how to greet. All I remember is my hear thumping loudly as I heard her say the first hello. It has been more than a year since our first conversation in Facebook, and hearing her voice seemed to be too far from a realistic situation. We have shared a common dream of meeting in the near future, probably attending a concert of Big Bang (the Korean group I mentioned in the earlier paragraph). We are currently administrators of a fan page dedicated to update co-VIPs (name of Big Bang's fandom) about the talented and loved group, which has given more reasons to keep our friendship.

Our short conversation was more than what I could ask for. Though there were a few seconds of interruption, due to unstable internet connection, we managed to speak comfortably. I felt like talking to someone I have known for a good number of years. There was no awkward silences, something I strongly feared before. I felt no hesitation, confiding one of my fears. I also liked the distinct accent of her tone. She said it was probably because she was not well experienced in speaking English, but I disagreed. I am a bit certain I could recognize her voice when we meet in person someday.

My happiness about our conversation spilled through this day. Though I am still in a level of disbelief, about finally having a conversation with an online friend, I am certain she's included in the list of people I would love to have a lifetime of friendship with. I do hope she feels the same.

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To my friend:

For through these veins,
My life is passing,
My life is starting and coursing.
With an end indefinite,
With an end unclear,
I watch the beat on my wrist.
I am awake.
And ahead of me is a wonderful journey.

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I hope you have an exciting conversation with a person from another country too.

Until the next excitement,

Myra

(Credits to 1001callingcards.com for the photo)