So, after three long years, I have finally graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with my diploma in psychology. While I'm sure others all feel bittersweet about leaving school and all, I for one, am absolutely happy to have finally graduated haha. It's not that I didn't enjoy myself the past three years, because I honestly did. I'm just really glad that I don't have to rush assignments and burn the midnight oil to study for exams anymore. After 13 years, I am finally free from assignments and exams (for now). So if that's not worth celebrating, I don't know what is.
My life in poly was filled with lots of ups and downs, it was almost like a roller coaster. From all these, I learnt many valuable lessons about life. And through my three years, I have matured and grown far more than I ever have in my whole life. Of course, a huge part of it was due to Nicolette, because she taught me so much things and helped me to grow so much as a person. If it wasn't for her, well, I don't think I would have survived my three years in poly. She honestly made it so so much better for me. I made friends and lost friends. No, I wouldn't say I lost friends, since it's not exactly a loss to me. I cut off people who were toxic to my life (ah, that sounds much better). I made good friends at the most unexpected time and place, 3 guys who play children's card games like me haha. I can't tell you how elated I was when I found out that there were still people who played Yu-Gi-Oh and Duel Masters. A little late, but thanks to Randell, I've picked up Magic the Gathering as well (just a little bit). Well, speaking of Randell, I never expected it and neither did I ever imagined it, but he became one of my greatest friends. Once again, it would never have been possible if it wasn't for Nicolette haha.
I think poly was really an eye-opener for me. It made me much more realistic in terms of my mindset. It made me realize that there are lots of toxic people out there, who will always try to get you and put you down, but we just have to brush them off like dust and live our own lives. It showed me that there are many people putting on masks around us, and when their masks start to fall off, they show their true ugly colors with their nasty mouths and crocodile tears (if any of you fake people are out there reading this, cheers, you know who you are *wink wink nudge nudge*). I've learnt to be more skeptical and wary of people now, a lesson learnt the hard way, but it's worth it I suppose. It's Heaven's way of getting rid of people they know are bad in my life. Poly made me understand how important it is to do things early on and not procrastinate, or we'd just suffer miserably in the end. I've had to work late into the night many times for essays and group projects, but they could have all been avoided if I'd started earlier. You have no idea how important of a lesson this is. At some point, I'd started doing everything earlier and I got so much things done faster, giving me time to check my work and much more time to rest.
[Shucks, I never intended for this post to be so sarcastic and douchey, but oh wells.]
So, what's after poly I hear you ask. Well, the nation wants to give me free gym and workout for 2 years, so that's that. Haha, I originally wanted to study in university after army, be it social work or psychology if possible. After internship and my last semester of study however, I decided that I would like to work first instead. I want to try working in different sectors (e.g. old folks, children, couples, etc.) first before choosing a course to study in. Yes, that's a nicer way of saying "I don't really know what I want to study, so I'll work first." But that's not the only reason of course. I just feel like I wouldn't be able to do group projects very well in my current state, I won't have the patience to deal with people with lousy attitudes. Alright fine, there's more reasons. I don't want to bump into any of the lousy people in university aforementioned in this post. There, I said it. It's not that I'm petty and wish to avoid them at all costs, but well, things are going to be ugly so I'd rather avoid that than having to argue / fight / put up with fake people. So yes, I'm choosing to work first.
Whether or not I'll ever go back and study, I'm honestly not sure. I may discover a passion for something else while I'm working, like writing or teaching. No, I'm just kidding, I'll never be a teacher. Maybe I'll be brave (or reckless) and end up pursuing photography / film making / anything in the creative industry. Who knows? I'm just going to take things slow and easy for now. I don't believe in having a super detailed life plan, like thinking so far ahead where you already plan when you'll retire and whatnot. Besides, my plans never go my way anyway, so don't really have a point in making one right?
Hmm, will I miss any friends now that school's officially over? I think I'm going to have to say no. I honestly wouldn't. Sure, I won't mind meeting up with some of my good friends once in a while, but other than that, no I won't miss anyone. I'm sorry if that disappoints any of you haha.
[Gosh, this turned out even more douchey than I thought. I'm so sorry man.]
