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Week 6

This coming week is week 6 of S1 2008. Some comments up to this point:

Being a postgraduate can sometimes be a rather weird experience: I am trapped between the undergraduates and the academics, and can veer between the lifestyles and attitudes of the two groups. Basically, I am trying to become an academic while secretly wishing I was an undergraduate. But postgraduate life can also be quite comforting. It’s a nice middle ground: some maturity required, but not too much. After the hedonistic, exciting undergraduate years, it’s a soft landing.

 This evening was my Bachelor degree graduation ceremony. I must say that I hadn’t really thought about it that much about until the day was upon me (perhaps caused by the tedious FEA and CFD assignments) then at about 2pm I suddenly became really excited! Mum, Dad and Grandma were with me for the whole amazing day and I don’t think any of us stopped smiling for more than five minutes at a time.

I experienced a wealth of feelings as the day progressed: excitement, nervousness (little though), joy, pride and happiness. I also experienced what I think was the pinnacle of that feeling of being unstoppable. I really could have taken on the world…and won!

In the midst of all that confidence though, I also know that I spent a very mindful day in celebration. There are many moments that I remember with total clarity. I have those mental images that are almost like perfect photographs - colourful, bright and sharply detailed. I remember clearly phrases that people used and the faces of those who congratulated me, as throughout the day I focused on each moment with my family and friends.

Mindful and unstoppable combined into one celebratory day, who could ask for more?

I now walk into one of the most crucial phase of life where ability coupled with constant try, determination and hard work pays off for a bright future……………….

Special Thanks to : Kai Lee, Ai Fen, Cheng Heng, Foo Loong, Sahn Rhouw, Boon Kiat, Chan Kit, Qim Yi, Yong Khing, Wei Mei, Heng Meng, Nick Wong, Alvin Tan who turned up on this particular evenful day.

My enormous gratitude to my mom, dad and grandmom who came all the way to Sydney!