the beckoning of a new year somehow seems to demand a new post to make up for the hiatus on this semi-forsaken page. despite this mainly being an outlet of angst, or a means of penning down memorables (only to impress myself some months later), i somehow feel strangely compelled to leave a reflective post. as Charles Dickens said: "Reflect upon your present blessings -- of which every man has many -- not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some”. 2013 held many significant milestones. but somehow the past 6 months have overwhelmed me so much that i truly cannot fathom how the first part of 2013 feels like an entire year away.
the year started with me entering into my final semester. this sem was different from because it was the first sem that had me doing more arts mods that science. i love science and being able to translate it into English for the layman, but soci just invokes thoughts about life and why people are the way we are. well, science has answers and arts doesn't. it's apparent that i'm someone who likes to have the best of both worlds, to have the cake and eat it too : i have my meepok 不要辣 just so i can enjoy the ketchup base but i add chilli padi to add the oomph and give the 辣 (spicy) factor. i mix my drinks (like 鸳鸯) so i can enjoy multiple flavours at a go, and yes, i do genuinely enjoy the tastes. likewise, when it comes to arts and science, i love them both. and though it's hidden in a single inconspicuous liner, on the last page of my transcript that only holds two miserable lines, i'm still proud of the fact that i minored in the lovely subject of Sociology.
post-uni life, in this final summer break, i did my usual stint at Sparks. events is really an interesting area, one that is extremely exciting and fulfilling. if only it wasn't so unscrupulous, but i suppose that's business, everyone has to have a rice bowl. I would consider venturing back again, some day perhaps?
July marked a month of many firsts: first leisure trip out (exchange doesn't count), (first) graduation from nus (not like there'll be a second), first official job - the fitting into and juggling working life, the insanely dry documentation which i grew to embrace, slogging insane hours, internalizing concepts, being driven by the excitement-induced adrenaline rush, managing boredom during the December lull, on top of the emotional roller-coaster wait of the acceptance, following nerve-wrecking interviews, the surreal rejoicing and the mad rush of finalising plans, has just about nullified all feelings that filled me in the first half of the year. but i have indeed been blessed.
i thought i had everything in control, but apparently not. i had the reins snatched back from my hands, as a wake up call telling me who's truly in control. and though open doors had me boosting confidence only to be crushed by rejection, it was indeed a humbling experience in retrospect. despite the initial bitterness and fear to hope again, the torturous wait did eventually yield fruit. because when i had finally learned to trust, the door beholding the true intended prize opened up a way better deal than what i'd hope for. i'd played safe, aiming and psyching myself for second best because i'd feared failure and daren't hope for best. but as it turns out second best was not the something that was in store in for me, it was the best. and all glory i attribute back for there's so much to be thankful for.
less than a month till i embark onto an all new adventure. these 24 months will pass. i know it will. before long, i'll be counting down to the 24 days and next thing you know, 24 hours.
well hello, 2014.
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