Reconnecting with a Lost Friend: A Tale of Nostalgia and Reflection
As I logged into my Facebook account today, I was taken aback by a familiar name and profile picture that appeared on my screen. Surprisingly, this person was not on my friends list. Intrigued, I felt a strong sense of recognition, and upon closer inspection, I realized that this was the individual I had met in Dubai back in early 2022. We shared ideas, we discussed working on projects together.
However, towards the end of March, just as we were about to leave Dubai, I had invited all the people I felt close to or had collaborated with during my time there. We had planned on meeting up, not for work-related purposes, but unfortunately, their pavilion was closed due to the outbreak of war in their home country, and they disappeared. I felt a deep sense of loss and missed them dearly. Whenever I tried to reach out to them on WhatsApp, it seemed like my messages were no longer going through.
Life moved on, and I completed many other projects after 2022. But seeing the picture of the person who had gone missing since the war broke out in early 2022 stirred up conflicting emotions within me. I experienced a mix of happiness, relief, and nostalgia. I was glad to see that they were alive and well, but at the same time, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the time we discussed project together in Dubai, where I felt trusted and was included in future projects that unfortunately never came to fruition due to the war in their home country.
A Familiar Place, Yet Empty
I am someone who prefers to keep my circle small and my close friends limited. Most of my interactions revolve around work and various locations. Outside of work, I usually prefer to stay at home in my room. Therefore, when I form a connection with someone, I am fiercely loyal and would go to great lengths for my friends.
Perhaps due to personality, it is challenging to form deep connections and cultivate friendships.
Sometimes I dreamt. Within these dreams, I often find myself returning to a place where I believe I have friends. However, to my dismay, I am met with an empty space devoid of any familiar faces. I attempted to reach out through a phone call, the phone remains silent, failing to connect me with anyone.
I am someone who prefers to keep my circle small and my close friends limited. Most of my interactions revolve around work and various locations. Outside of work, I usually prefer to stay at home in my room.
– Levi Sap Nei Thang