Despite being a little mad with Leslie for beating me in the race initially, I have finally decided not to be so calculating and let bygones by bygones. Besides, it is my fault that I didn't work hard enough or was not good enough to win the race that time so I really shouldn't have blamed her.



During music lesson today, my classmates and I were singing a song as usual. Of course, I had a whale of time. Then, for a few seconds, Leslie's eyes and mine met across the classroom amidst our cheerful and light-hearted singing. She smiled at me. Well, I felt that she sincerely wanted to befriend me and so I thought that I should return her smile too to show my acceptance.



She even sat beside me during our bus ride back home and both of us chatted about a lot of things, which I hardly did with others. For instance, she talked about her old suburban school, with a lovely music room but not even with a single teacher, who was as lovely as Ms Edmunds. She also mentioned that she is pretty good in gymnastics. A pity that our school did not not have a gym. She sort of hated it here. Perhaps she is still not used to living in the country-side having once been a city dweller.



I find it strange for a girl, like her, who have lots of friends in her previous school, to transfer here. She then told me that it is all about her parents reassessing their value structure as they were once too crazy over success that they forgot many other important things in life.

They are going to ponder on this issue in an old farm they bought here. For a moment, I was dumb founded for never in my life have I heard of people 'degrading' their house and environment when they have the wealth. They could lead a much more better life in the city. Since I am a poor person, I cannot put myself in Leslie's or her parents' shoes to understand what they are thinking.



Jess, note to self. Do not talk to Leslie about money issues again. I have never heard anyone say money is not the problem.

Generally, I find her very interesting. She seems to have plenty of life experiences to talk about. Or is it that she is much more well read than I am or that we both lead very different lives?
Anyway, it is fun to talk to her. Just thinking that I have found such a friend makes me feel that lady luck is favouring me. :D