Friday, July 28, 2006

Looking back..I see different periods of transitions in my life.

In my primary school days,I remember being a bully a school till I was Standard 3. My 'gang' bullied a boy who called his father to come and see us the next day! I remember playing 'catching' with few friends.

I remember liking a girl that I gave some of my encyclopedia books to her...and later my mum made me to ask from her back. She didn't gave back till today :)

I also remember that I had a best friend.

I remember studying hard for my UPSR and did well.

I remember enrolling into secondary school.Big boy now,I thought.

I remember making new friends that I still hang out with to this day, though not often now.I remember that those were the years that I had struggled most with many issues in my life- family problems,identity crisis,studies, peer pressure, gals (sometimes) and all.

I remember being rebellious at times, yet being so low self esteem at the same time.I remember secretly having a crush on a gal till Form 5, without her knowing it.Till today :)

I remember cycling to school and tuitions. Me and my naughtier group of friends would race after tuition and I often end up into an accident. The scars on my hands and legs are the sweet reminders of my cycling hey-days. It's a miracle I am still alove today, considering how reckless how I can be at times.

I remember fishing with my bro.Also I remember jumping into the river (err, big drain actually) to catch guppies, with leeches sucking our bloods once we are up.

I remember looking forward for Pendidikan Jasmani for football with friends.

Yet, most of all, I remember my mum forcing my bro and I to take up a short music class organized by the church. I remember dreading to go at 1st.I remember pissing the good teacher off for weeks when I played the drums with hopeless timing :)

I remember the slow but steady progress inside of me to learn,enjoy and appreciate music. I remember this appreciation eventually birthed into passion.
My bro, cousin, and I would talk,eat and play music in one period of time. I never regret those decision made by my mum. And I also thank God for this gift that He has given me :)

Years passed...

Then,I remembered the transition period as a SPM leaver to Uni life, where I took up my 1st part-time job before I entered MMU.It was at Shakey's Pizza as a waiter. Learned a lot from the experience, broke a plate or two in the process :)

Also, I will always remember those yum-chas I had with my friends (ex-classmates) almost every night at that time. I remember getting really excited as my bro & I got a longer curfew for the 1st time. We enjoyed our 'freedom' and it is not so much of the food but the fellowship with friends that counts. We car-pooled and drove as far as Pantai Kundur for supper. I treasure those moments..

Time flies and I remember stepping into the campus area for the 1st time. Young adult now, I did say.

Turns out..those 5 years leaves the most impact in my life so far.It's not smooth sailing all the way, but it's been fulfilling one indeed !

I remember meeting the 1st girl I really loved and breaking up with her about a year later. I remember that I cried so hard for the 1st time in my life for a girl. I cherished the sweet moments with her...and on the other hand, I experienced such heart-brokenness so deep for the very 1st time in my life and though I still do bear some emotional scars, I am still learning to move on.

I studied hard, maybe not so hard,and I realized I did not like the engineering field :)

I made friends, mostly my coursemates who are cool,funny and nice people. -That's why they are my friends :) -

I remember getting involved in Christian Fellowship...I grew a lot from there...and though I fall many times along the way, I did only ask of His grace, and I am given a 2nd chance, and a 3rd and a 4th...for His Love endures forever.

I remember making more friends from there too. These are the people who I hang out with most of the time, and so often I am blessed in one way or another. No words could say how grateful I am for them :)

I remember the jokes and cool stuff like NOCs,B'day parties,Camps,CG OutingS, Movies, Bowling,Steamboats,barbeques and not forgetting studying as well :)

I remember having small serious talks with the closer ones about God,relationship,family, personal struggles and other deeper stuff.I remember coming out challenged to be better. I remember coming out feeling uplifted when I shared my problems.I remember feeling glad I can help for those who need them.

And then, 5 years had passed like that.

And now...I graduated!

Yeah, I am a fresh University Graduate now. I am a certified Engineer now!...Somehow,that didn't quite sink in yet :)

Looking back, I see His hands guiding me.

What Next? Another transition period. A long one though...It's sort of a 'hanging' period here.

I am still jobless...and single :)

I may not know the future...but I do know one thing...
My future is in His hands, and I trust in Him :)

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