Tomorrow , well technically, later this evening will be the last class of my 2.5years of degree part-time studies night classes.

Time really flies. I still remember the initial struggles, trying to cope with work, school and social matters. Then, getting to know the people in class, one brief relationship in between and tons of good friends till date.

I have been thinking about the finish line since last year. When I spoke of quitting my job, feeling the push to finally go out there and do something with my life, my ‘secret and diabolical plan of #JAN2010′.

3 months ago, the main goal / purpose in my life was to reach this point where I could very proudly say, I have put myself through my university studies and am finally going to be a graduate. This cannot be done with the help of my loved ones and support of my good friends.

From school, my mates who’ve helped covered my ass when I’m not able to make it for class, did brilliant works for projects and provided endless entertainment , lame-ass jokes and hours of ‘family-friendly fun’.

Remember the first of our lineage of birthday celebrations?

Phew.. just how many birthdays have we celebrated so far? average of 8 per year.. that’s around 20 already? lol..maybe lesser. hard to keep track.

Good times…good times. We probably won’t have such elaborate ones in future, but we’ll definitely have good food, good booze and good company. *amen to that*

Check out how skinny I was! Besides the point..everyone kinda looks different now. IMPTLY, two in this group picture are now married! Obviously not to each other lah, but to their partners.

Ahh,  but most ..MOST IMPORTANTLY:

All 3 of us got hotter. LMAO. The weirdest ‘triplets’ ever. Sistasfromadifferentmarder.

Another good friend of mine also helped me a lot during this 2.5 years, and no matter how annoying she is sometimes, I am still very very grateful to her.  And that idiot is none other than Kaye Lee SHUZHEN. Yes, she has more than once allowed me to swipe the cc to pay for my sch fees first, loaned me money on a whim if I was feeling financially strapped, and not once has she complained about it. Come to think of it, we’ve been friends for a decade now and this is one friendship that I’m glad that I managed to revive after a 5-year gap in contact.

Not forgetting all the other lovely people in my life, who’s been there for me… Et-chan, Jacq sweeties, my poly gals, my deer Liongliong from work… the list goes on. I definitely cannot thank my family, my brother, my mother, my cousin Lynne, Muffin, Boo, etc… enough. They have stood  by me always.

But today’s not about reminiscing and thanking everyone just yet. I would write a book to dedicate to all my loves and it wouldn’t be enough.

I guess now that a chapter of my life is coming to an end,and a new chapter begins, I am having some thoughts… some hopes and of course, fears for what’s to come.

For most of you who are bothered with reading my blog or talking to me, you would know by now that I have met the most wonderful man, my perfect piece , soul-mate and muse around 3 months ago. And along with his love, he has made rediscover things about myself, my passion, my interests, my curiosity and most importantly, my courage for life’s unknown.

If you’ve read my post earlier on, you would know that we are now separated due to immigration technicalities. But I sincerely believe that this is not something that would stop me.

It is not something that will stop me from being with the one I love.

It is not something that will stop me from living my dreams.

It is not something that will stop me from becoming the person that my loved ones will be proud of.

I know this may all sound like a delusional girl’s ‘big talk’. But I never wanted a life of mediocrity and I don’t think I will ever be able to settle for that. I am not a brave person, nor am I smart.

I am strong because of all of you around me. My family, my friends, my love.

I am sensible because of all the things I learnt from you and all that I’ve seen.

and now, I think I am ready, and I want to share every breathing moment of my exciting life to come with each and every one of you.

Love always.

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