To: The One and Only, hanaalyaf!

Indonesia, February 18th, 2019

Dear, hanaalyaf,

Hello! I don't know if you still remember me after all this years, so I'm going to re-introduce myself. It's me, Roo! You know, your friend--well, seatmates, to be exact--back in highschool? So, how are you doing? Are you famous now? I mean, afterall, you want the world to know you as 'hanaalyaf'--that's why I called you that instead of just 'regular Hana™'.

Remember when we were back in highschool, we used to bicker a lot? Well, it mostly because I was bored and and I tried to find someone to annoy but yet I failed and ended up pinching or tickling you instead. It doesn't matter though, because after all those fights we had, I don't think anyone else in our class knew me better than you.

So, I stumbled across your recent blogpost by fate just now--I'm kidding, Ms. Wiwin told us to search for it. It was the one where you listed all your weaknesses, strenghts, also dreams--remember that? Apparently, Ms. Wiwin had asked us--me, in particular, to create this kind of recommendation letter for you: based on how you've judged yourself PLUS based on how I see you after 1.5 years of bonding.

Early Warning From Roo:

If I ever--I mean, EVER--hurt your feelings by how I deliver my thoughts in this letter to you, I'm so sorry. Believe me, I didn't mean any of that to sound so harsh and cruel. Please believe me.

Okay, so... let's start, shall we?

You put FSRD ITB, SAPPK ITB, and SBM ITB as your plans. Good faculty, that's for sure. It's important to dream big and actually working hard to achieve that. Keep the spirit up!

Now, from me. For starters, you've pictured yourself so well. I'm impressed. It shows me how much you know and care about yourself, which is good because most people don't care--and sometimes hate things--about themselves.

That a plus one for you.

You are true and honest, especially to yourself. You did whatever you want and however you want it. You never forced yourself to do things just because our other friends did it and asked you to do so.

You were right when you said you're a people person. You like to bond with people, invading their personal space--MY personal space, especially--in a very good way, of course. You also talks a lot--literally everytime someone "gives" you the chance to talk, you'll talk. 

It's a good thing, really. Because what you said oftentimes helps those who are in need. I still remember you told me not to be too hard on myself while holding my not-so-freshly-cut forearms. Or when you told me that I matter after I hurt my left hand with a rubber band. You may not remember it, but it helped me through things and I'm proud to say I haven't scarred myself since then.

One of the things I noticed about you when you talked to the group is that you are often the first one to share big news from celebrities, artists or just from God-knows-where. You're pretty much connected to the internet, and you also love to share stuff on the web.

From those major traits alone, I think it is safe to say that you would make a good--no, AWESOME--influencer (or motivator, you choose), just like what you dreamed to be! You'll help a lot of people by just being you, saying what you have in mind, AND instantly be known by tons of them out there, right?

I want to point out that you forgot to put your most incredible talent--at least in my eyes--on your post.

Sure, you love to drew me thousands of designs for my 'future clothing'. Those were all really pretty, really! My favourite was the one with the blazer... oh, also that other one which was a long dress with the shoulder piece(s)!

But, above all the creative talents you have, my absolute favourite is your singing voice! I could be doing any important task right now and stopped instantly the moment I heard you sing. Your range of vocal is amazing, your technique is on point, and I just love them all.

In conclusion: I think, apart from your three dream studies--which I'm certain that you can pull those out very well--you can totally make a good celebrity with good management in business! You know, like Tompi or the other?

Well, to end this awfully long letter, I want to wish you all the happiness in this world, and to always do your best in everything you do. God bless you, hanaalyaf! Love you!

xoxo, 

Roo.