A Meaningful Gift I Received

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By Mutiara Nurul Fathya (1209624108)




On one corner of my study desk sits a medium-sized, plain-colored notebook, a gift I received on my birthday two years ago from my middle-school best friend, Yaya. The notebook’s transparent, rigid front cover, made of a clear plastic, protects the following soft, grey inner cover. The design of the inner cover has a subtle coffee shop theme printed all over it, such as little teapots, cupcakes, croissants, and mugs of steaming coffee. In the center of it, there is a simple white label that says “Gutteridge Coffee House” and “Coffee House, since 1691,” which makes it have even more classic, vintage vibes. Inside, the first thing that catches my attention is the brownish-yellow-colored paper; it’s not the standard white but a soft, earthy tone. The pages are lined neatly, with a faint dotted line near the bottom and a clean margin at the top. The back cover is made from brown, wood-like material. It has a slightly rough texture to the touch, almost like thin plywood, which makes the notebook feel more earthy and personal. Lastly, a golden-brown spiral ring that shines elegantly when the light hits it, holding everything together. Yaya knows that I love writing, and since receiving the gift, I’ve filled many pages with raw, personal thoughts and things I didn’t have the courage to say out loud.


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