Monday, October 20, 2008

Arissa Sarjono





Dearest Arissa,

This is your cousin Suffian typing out a letter to you that you wouldn't understand for a good...say, 6 years (probably earlier, considering the genius genes you might inherit from me). One and a half weeks ago, you were born into this world, to parents who would dote on you endlessly. And it's not just your parents who'll do the doting. As the newest addition to our family, you'll be doted upon by your uncles, your aunts, your grandma (who's really amazing, fyi) and your cousins.

You also have a cousin Aidil who I doubt will dote upon you, because he dotes on Ben 10. But that's another story for another time.

And you'll be doted upon by me.

Just so you know, I'm the coolest cousin you have. Really. We may be 22 years apart in physical age, but in mental age, the age gap is almost negligible. Most of my friends will attest to that.

Nevertheless, I am going to look out for you. And I'm going to love you so very much.

This is my promise to you.

And as I watch you grow into an intelligent, confident, beautiful young lady, you can always count on me should you need a protector, a friend or an elder-brother-type-cousin.

With love from every fibre of my being,
Your Cousin Suffian

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