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Milena ❀'s avatar

This is so beautiful! You’ve inspired me to write to a girl from one of my classes, thank you!

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Xiu Wen's avatar

thank you milena! and please doo, we need to bring back snail mails and slow writing :))

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ella sylvie's avatar

gorgeous, as always<3 this was so vivid and raw, i felt like i was right there with you both:,)

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Xiu Wen's avatar

that's so sweet of you to say! thank you so much for reading :))))

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Rose Williams's avatar

This is so so nice! Reading it actually felt like hanging out with a friend. How lucky that you guys are friends!

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Xiu Wen's avatar

thank you Rose :))

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Amadeus's avatar

What a lovely moment you captured. In so many ways I can relate as a former expat and someone who loved the juxtaposition of worlds in Singapore.. but also, and most importantly, this piece is raw and human

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Xiu Wen's avatar

Thank you so much! Are you still here in Singapore?

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Amadeus's avatar

No! That was years ago but back sometime I hope :)

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Crybaby Cowgirl ★'s avatar

This is so sweet 🥹

(Please tell me how you like the original Takis because I looove them)

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Xiu Wen's avatar

I will! I think I'll try them one day when I'm least expecting it, haha

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Zachary Fuller's avatar

I passed through Singapore on my way back to America for a few days. Never made any friends there and wondered what life was like for real people there. So thank you for the story it illuminates the city for me!

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Xiu Wen's avatar

You should definitely stop by! There's so many things to do and see :) My friend in this story told me she really likes Singapore's city, and she's been all over the world

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Netanel Bollag's avatar

Loved that, thanks for writing

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Tara Deacon's avatar

This was such a heart warming read! What a great glimpse into a newly formed friendship!! Just goes to show you can make the nearest friends in unexpected places!!

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