this word kept appearing ever since I ended my attachment in February. Yup, the thought of: 'I'm no longer a NYP student' kicked in early; but the official ceremony only commenced yesterday.
Unlike prom, I didn't had my really "curly" curls. My preparation for graduation was- in a rush. I even borrowed my white collared long sleeves blouse on that day morning from Huiling.
♥ and I went early to school early for my beloved Belgium waffles @North canteen! I'm so going to miss it!!
Then it was total chaos before we finally settled down in the Auditorium for our graduation ceremony. Some graduands were unlucky; they were held in a "holding room" getting Live telecast of the ceremony through television.
Everything's so messy that day. I didn't get to "fulfill" my initial checklist for graduation ;((
(1) Take Polaroids with every single person graduating from CGT 0901- HALF FAILED. Missed out Khairin, Hazlinah, Fok Han and Nicholas.
(2) Take photo with every single person graduating from CGT 0901 against the NYP Graduation 2012 wall.- TOTALLY FAILED. Not a single shot taken ;(((
(3) Take a final class photo with every single person graduating from CGT 0901 inside- BIGGEST FAILURE OF THE DAY. We couldn't even gather our usual group after leaving the Auditorium!! People were leaving, searching for their parents and rushing to collect certificates ;(((((
Ok, on the bright side; I graduated. We graduated ;))))))))))
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| All ready for graduation |
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| Baby and I |
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| Baby's parents, baby and I |
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| Sebastian and Kit Man |
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| Sebastian and the merits (those getting Diploma with merits) |
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| Amy and Sebastian |
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| Hoiying and Charlton |
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| Not a full class photo ;/ |
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| Charlton and Yanxiang |
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| Charlton, Yanxiang, Hoiying and Sebastian |
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| Yong Han, Tian Chen and I |
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| Yeong Seng and Charlton |
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| ♥ and his CCA mates |
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| Polaroids taken; missed out quite a few people!!!!! ;(( |
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| Our class (with G2) |
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| Three graduation bears |
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| Another special one ♥ drew for me |
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| ♥ drew for the class and we made a card for all CGT 0901 graduands! |
Polytechnic graduation was the grandest I ever been in; although not many people actually take it serious nor appreciate it.
Like my DAD's first reaction when I invited him to my graduation: "等你大学毕业我才去；Poly 的 MUMMY 代我参加。"
Disappointed? Yes, definitely. I'm that type of daughter who wants recognition from people; especially my parents. I haven't done anything wonderful/awesome in my life before and graduating from Polytechnic is a big accomplishment for me. Kind of sad, since many people actually graduate from Polytechnics every year. In other words, I'm just any other people.
Having to say all these, I'm over it. I think as a 20year old, I shouldn't be dwelling on this kind of matter anymore; although a simple pat on my back, telling me well done would be nice... ... HAHAHA...
I'm lucky to have 2 amazing, sweet and incredible people with me every time I needed confidence boost ;)
1st: My SISTER, Serene Goh; she's the only person at home constantly telling me how great my GPA is and how well I did for all my modules. What's the best thing about her?? She never flaunts about her results/achievements. The truth is, from young, regardless of CCA or studies, I never never win her. Even my best subject, Chinese, she's on par with me. Serene gives me a feeling she's proud to have an elder sister like me ;)
It's a pity she couldn't make it for my graduation ceremony ;/
2nd: My ♥ , Sebastian Fok. he's the only person (not at home) who constantly remind me positive comments I got from lecturers. He never admit that he would do better than me (when we all know he would). Accompanying me through all those late nights, teaching me Math and everything I don't understand, helping me with my projects and attachment. ALL these without a single complaint ;)
It might sound like both of them are just trying to be nice by not telling me the truth. But you know, it's really a way that works. They made me feel recognised! Made me feel that someone actually appreciates.
Honestly, Poly graduation is the grandest I ever been in. (I know University one definitely will be better) BUT... ... it's not the most memorable.
I don't know, maybe it's because of the duration (3years, which is considered short if you compare it with Primary- 6years and Secondary- 4years) OR maybe the class was not well-bonded.
I feel so much closer to my Secondary school classmates. It's like I would still be in contact with my Secondary school mates after 10years but not my Poly mates.
However, I would like to be proven wrong because I love G1 ;) It had got the most "motivating" people in it! I always tell ♥ how easy it was to top my class back in Secondary school. But in G1, it's not an easy task as everybody's hardworking!! They motivate others by doing better and improving their GPA semesters after semesters. Usually it's like: 'The whole class is improving!! How can I lag behind?' that pushed me to study. HAHA... ... yeah, the extra "push" was useful to a lot of people in class.
Another wonderful thing was people from North, South, East and West of Singapore together in 1 classroom!! I don't know it's only me or what, but I think people from different parts of Singapore have different culture or "pattern".
Ok, this is a long update to be typed at this kind of timing (time check: 3.18am)
I'm pondering if I should continue to rant. But since it's gonna be a good way to "pen" down my thoughts, why not right? HAHA... ...
Did I mention that I made a super super (x9999999999) short video for ♥ ? It's like less than 2mins. Because of this video, I got to know the title of this song (after so many monkey years).
Graduation by Vitamin C. Wonderful song, with meaningful lyrics. Shall extract some parts out so I can link up my update.
'I keep thinking times will never change. But when we leave this year we won't be coming back, no more hanging out cause we're on a different track'
~~~ We all know it's time for guys to shave and have their footprints on Tekong! (I wanted to use the 'a' word. Hint: a*s; but it doesn't really sound nice)
For 2weeks they can't leave the island, not saying meeting up with the class! Furthermore, all of them have different admission date.
As for the girls, some will start to work, while some wait for University to start! According to a lot of people, University is not easy to survive. So by the time I guess we wouldn't have time for gatherings?? I don't know. Since they say: There's a will, there's a way ;)
'And if you got something that you need to say, you better say it right now. Cause you don't have another day. Cause we're moving on and we can't slow down.'
~~~ That's why, for any of my classmates reading this, what I wrote in the card was absolutely 100% how I feel about our friendship these 3years. Please keep the card and the Polaroid well!!! ;)
Alright, maybe I should stop. (Time check: 3.38am) Still need to wake up early later to celebrate graduation with ♥'s family! Good night.
