Hu chi Hu chi, Shanshan, happy birthday!

Tammy just read your blog to me and she was happy that her Christmas theory finally spreaded out to more people. Your 17th birthday was like so far away...

Now here is your birthday question: How different do you think you are compared with 17 years old? Think of it, and tell us.

Let me tell you first the things I saw. You are, first of all, much much prettier than before. You looked cute in high school. But now, even I haven't seen your curly hair, I know that you are a "feng1 qing2 yi4 dian3 dian3" lady. Hehe, after you left, Ithacanian were still talking about "sunshine" girl and many of them said that you are one of few most beautiful girls they've ever met. (I hope I am one of you girls toohttp://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/08.gifchristmas 2" TITLE="merry christmas 2" />) You changed a lot from the way you dress, as well as the dangling shinny earings. (I bought a frog one from Claireshttp://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/47.gifchristmas 2" TITLE="merry christmas 2" />) And your courage of trying new things inspired your best friend, xiao tu tu an3!!! You witnessed brutal ear piercing. Your were the first one among us who saw a yellow short hair xiao tu zi. I still remember that when we four ever talked about all these things. All those thing we swear won’t ever do, we experienced together. We all changed, not only the way we look…

When you were 17, you were very happy everyday. Even though there were sad things, like the boy you liked didn't like you, you were cheerful all the time. At the age of 25, it seems that you don't have as much fun as before. I know that this is the dilemma of growing up. Especially you started your career this year. From everyone’s little sweetheart to a young professional is not as easy as we think. I still couldn’t connect you from someone else’s experienced white collar girl. Generally you had a great start, despite those little unhappy things. Life is not easy for everyone. Maybe you are one of very lucky girls but just you don’t know. I am so glad to hear you say that, you love what you are doing and you are very confident about your career in the PR industry. That’s something I want to hear from a 25 Shanshan. http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/35.gifchristmas 2" TITLE="merry christmas 2" />

There are things that remain the same. You are still single now. I know you feel sad of not having someone around. Just take your time. Easy comes easy goes. Take your time, just a little while, you will have all. However I have to say, if you only want someone for company, you won’t keep it long. Boyfriend is not a babysitter. He does not suppose to taking care of you for everything. Plus what if he may not understand why you are upset, angry or sad? Personally I think, your dream prince charming is still the same as when you were 17. http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/34.gifchristmas 2" TITLE="merry christmas 2" /> It’s good to always have dream in all ages, but… Once again, be patient, and be strong!

Shanshan, I hope you will have a wonderful new start from this August. Be a cheerful girl as you were and be a pretty young professional as you will be!

Happy happy christmas-day birthday!http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gifchristmas 2" TITLE="merry christmas 2" />