It is finished

And so my exams are over. This may be the last exam day that I will have for the rest of my mortal life. 

Bukas

Golden lining

I saw what could be my future today. I am excited with anticipation. I just have to finish this degree and off I go to conquer a different world. 

Will I be lucky enough to change course? They did say luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. I shall be ready. 

Legacy

The untimely demise of a high school batchmate jolted me from my stupor. I realized that for all the so-called achievements that I have, nothing really mattered. I had nothing to show on my scorecard. No legacy whatsoever. 

I realised that I only have a few years left to make my mark and do something worthwhile. 

But I don't know where to start.

Somewhere is the One

It was a devastating blow to my bestie to find out that the man she had formed an attachment with for so long was getting married. As my wise mother said, if there was never a mention of it at all, then one can never assume. She never got the courage to ask unlike what I did in 2007. Ah the what ifs and might have beens that beguile us all. 

I would like to think that she can look back at this with fondness and learn from it - to take the risk and surrender yourself by loving no matter what. Much as we want to guard our hearts, there is no such thing as putting half the effort. It must be all or nothing. 

I must pay heed to what is in my head. 

Ang relo na maswerte

Who knew that a Seiko 5 could trump a Technomarine, Fendi and Cartier? This watch is now the only one functioning among all the watches I brought to the UK.

After 25 years and countless changes of possession, it has come back to me. And just maybe, it will bring me the luck I need. 

Creatures great and small

God often manifests himself to me in the strangest of living things. From cockroaches to kittens and now this!  

I know now as I knew back then. Everything will be alright in accordance with His will.

Graffiti

The writing was on the wall. Being asked to remove FB photos. Never send a text. As I looked at each photo, I wondered will I ever find such deep love again, one without pretenses? I struggled to float amidst this puddle of tears. The exam couldn't wait. I knew what call to answer.