…but it’s gonna take me some time. the past month (and a week) has been a whirlwind of emotions (thankfully, more good than bad) but I really need to anchor myself before I can let my thoughts flow freely. hopefully these thoughts will be formed into words tomorrow (or Monday, latest) and I can really…
Tag: growing up
–39: “the year you were born marks only your entry into the world. other years where you prove your worth, they are the ones worth celebrating.”
went back to ACJC on Monday to collect my School Graduation Certificate (SGC) after my freshman medical check-up at NUS. my first reaction wasn’t one of happiness or relief, but rather… “two years of intensive torture-like study for a maroon folio with gold embossing. na beh.” true story. “The year you were born marks only…
“it’s much easier to not know things sometimes. things change and friends leave. and life doesn’t stop for anybody.”
(image credits to The Modern Nomad) so, I was on the bus on my way to work today when a particular song came up on shuffle, and it managed to evoke a multitude of feelings within my dark and dreary soul… (just kidding about the dark and dreary part)
“I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.”
(image credits to Strike Iron) I have spent the better part of the past two weeks shaking in absolute fear, experiencing sleepless nights in a living nightmare, and crying my heart out over the littlest, most insignificant things, all because of the one thing that could spell out the end of my immediate future as…
“there is no plan. all is hazard. and the only thing that will preserve us is ourselves.”
(image credits to New Horizons Dorset) when I was younger, I always had strong faith in my future self to plan things out, and once I entered my first of two years of pre-university, I thought I had my life’s journey all planned out:
“whenever you feel like criticizing any one…just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”
(image credits to owner via link in clickable picture) no, I wasn’t feeling deep when I decided to write this post. something happened at work today that really made me think long and hard about how my academic journey has been so far, and the opportunities I’ve been beyond blessed to receive. let me start…
“he nods, as if to acknowledge that endings are almost always a little sad, even when there is something to look forward to on the other side.”
(credits to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) so… I’m really beginning to experience the perks (and perils) of becoming an adult.
postcards from far away 