10/16/09
And so, we finally graduated today after a gruelling 21-month JC life.
A journey of ups and downs, love and hate, friends and foes.
What a difference it made, that i find it hard to describe. Still, i believe we know in our hearts how much we have grown over time.
What i had experienced is of course different from what you had, but everybody shared a common AJ life. No one else, this is our very own journey carved out by ourselves.
Much thanks to 09/08, 25th SC and our beloved tutors.
I almost made it to the valedictorian position today, but Jason got it in the end because he's much better at conveying his emotions than me.
That dosen't stop me from expressing my love here for my classmates, my fellow SC-ers and my ever-present tutors who were always available.
You guys made a difference in my life, especially many others whom i guess i can't possibly list out every single name here.
On a personal note, i always find it hard to bade goodbyes because i wish for things to stay as they are. Had a little problem trying to adapt to reality today, in fact.
"要学会放手!" That's what i've been hearing from Ms Siau all these while.
She reminded me of how dangerous it is to drown in one's emotions and thoughts, especially for the highly emotional me. And not to forget, the countless things i should be doing and not allowing myself to stop at this point in life.
Looking back is good, but knowing how to continue moving forward is essential also. People like me should not be crying over what's past and asking for more.
In short, the goodbyes are there to make way for more hellos.
(which is something i'm not good at, of course)
It may not have been a perfect ending, but life in AJ was great enough with the valuable experiences and encounters.
And i'll have to make full use of them to scale greater heights beyond my alma mater. Sounds tough huh?
But szewei will manage, because he will do his best and let God do the rest =)
做尽自己的本份, 问心无愧就行了.
Goodbye and see everybody soon!
