While probably everyone's at the commencement today, here I am blogging at the comfort of home. After a few days of hard work, I can finally get a break tonight to relax and chill a bit. At the same time, I'm starting to reflect a bit on my life now. I feel really contented with my life right now. Family, relationship, career. It's all complete. Looking back, I realized just how much I've grown over the last few years. A little more than four years ago, I found my significant other, someone whom I know I can spend my entire life with. He has given me so much support over these few years. There are times when I get very obstinate over certain things and he'll always be the wise one leading me out of the dead end. Not to forget, I also thank God for all that I have now. Of course, I am truly grateful for all the opportunities that have been given to me thus far. The trust in me is not something I take for granted. I do realize though, that life can be so simple. It doesn't have to be an endless pursuit of fame and wealth. Well, I can't deny that I would enjoy those but sometimes I think that as human beings, we place so much importance on certain things that we overlook more important things in life. As a simple illustration, say for example someone who is mindlessly targetting for FCH and takes all sorts of modules just to boost his CAP versus someone who is genuinely keen to learn and gain new knowledge. These two people will just take such different paths later on in life. Who will succeed more? Well, some things are dependent on luck but never be too short-sighted. I daresay I know of quite many friends who graduated with second upper honours and they actually took away a whole lot more than a first class student. Then again, we have those really smart ones who can score well despite any module they take. Nonetheless, a true FCH student really stands out from the average dude you see around. They are inquisitive by nature, they are always willing to learn, to pick up new skills and knowledge. These are truly the people who go far in life. Not only are they intelligent, they make full use of their intelligence and even go the extra mile to boost their intelligence. As for those who aren't so fortunate to be born with good brains like me, fret not. The thing is find out your weaknesses and strengths as well as interests as much as I do think interests can be cultivated. You have to draw a line between what's practical and whether your intelligence is able to handle it. I personally made the decision to switch from a second major in Math to a second major in Stats simply because I can't handle Math. It was a tough decision at that point in time. But the hard truth is I am just not intelligent enough to handle Math. I admit it. I was once feeling inferior cos of that but after completing my university education, I realized there are always alternate routes for you. If you can't do this, then try something else. Don't dwell too much on it. I eventually found Stats more useful for me. It perfectly complements my knowledge in Econs. And since I decided I'm not suitable for a postgrad, Math is not gonna help me much. Then again, don't stop yourself from learning new things in your free time. Just cos we're not good at it and for practicality's sake, we shouldn't risk our results doesn't mean that we can't learn it on our own. Aw man, did I deviate too much? Back on track, I think it's all wonderful now. Relationship wise, it just makes me realize how simple happiness can be. Family wise, always so thankful to have such understanding kin. Work wise, I feel compelled to think faster and faster everyday. I really appreciate how meaningful my work is cos it makes me realize how fragile life can be and how much of a helping hand we can lend. And this gives me the drive to work harder and take time out to understand what I have to. In short, it's all about finding what motivates you in life. Some can search for the entire lifetime but still don't get to live their life to the fullest whereas the lucky ones have always been living life with a purpose.
