Farewell

#biochemistryfamilydinner slash appreciation night

We are reaching the end of one lively yet adventurous chapter of my life book.

It wasn't an easy chapter and it's hard to believe that now we have reached the end.

It's so hard to satisfy us human beings, don't you think?

In the beginning, we dreaded each day hoping that the semester would end faster because we just couldn't wait to head home to our loved ones.

Our family and friends.

Towards the second year, we started getting along with each other.

 Slowly getting to know each other.

Starting to notice things like what they like to eat. 

What they don't like to eat. 

What colours do they like? 

What kind of person would be their cup of tea? 

Some would prefer teh tarik instead being typical Malaysians.

One thing is for sure, there will always be second round after dinner and it's usually ice cream at McD.

Moving on to third year, we were being regarded as seniors.

Given that, the subjects that we study too have an elevated level of difficulty.

Then, Final Year Project (FYP) decided to join in the fun where we truly worked our butt off for a good 9 months period.

With labwork completed, off we were to begin rushing for thesis writing in which 

we were subjected to a whole LOT of reading journals and books.

(Dear juniors regardless of whatever you're studying, you better be prepared)

You can imagine that most of us will be rushing back home or library immediately after classes end.

As for me, I'd prefer to 'camp' in the library up until the library closes.

There was once that I managed to be the last student to leave the library 

and I'd like to think that as an achievement. 

Days of classes and sleepless nights of thesis writing continued on until the submission.

Then comes the real battle, FINALS.

So the camping in libraries happened more often and this time more onto waking up early at 4am for me while some rather stay up late studying up until 4am.

Such messed up clock.

Then again, it was a good thing that we had three afternoon papers and one morning paper.

Thinking back, we used to like exams to start at 9am because we will get to go home earlier.

Now that things have changed and when you have more to study, morning paper wasn't our thing anymore.

For me, I'm fine with both as long as I have lemon juice or caffeine to keep me awake.

Pretty sure, you readers are tired of it now because it may seem like I'm complaining here but believe me I'm not. 

Having flashbacks as I am writing this, I can only recall smiles on all our faces rather than to remember it being a chore.

Undeniably it was not easy going through those obstacles but once you get through it,

 I assure you that it is one of the best feelings ever.

The feeling of accomplished something that is entirely your effort.

(blood and sweat dadada however you want to describe it.)

The feeling of having so few red marks on your thesis draft is pretty satisfying too.

Well yeah, that was basically a sum of my three years university life 

in this little town called Kampar, Perak.

It may not be as grand as other established universities nor does this little town has shopping malls and clubs that we can go to and believe me when I said I used to dislike this place.

I'm pretty sure UTAR students can relate to this.

There ain't much entertainment here compared to places like Penang, KL and JB. 

(Like seriously, because bicycles are our only transportation and most of the time we were too lazy to cycle so far. Unless it's for breakfast in old town market *happy face* )

Soon enough we (kinda) adapted to the reasonably priced food that (still) makes me complain about the saltiness. Some even said that they gained weight too!

All I know (and that I can remember) is that we were happy or at least I am with what we have 

and I guess that's what really matters.

Those memories that we have shared here from birthday celebrations, sleepovers, basketball sessions,  BAM, goldfish and more HQ (Hint : Not headquarters) related inside jokes from all the ridiculous and lame remarks, don't think I'll forget them soon enough.

I had to confess that it was during this 3 years of studying at a place somewhere else that I learnt a lot of things in which I took a hard time taking it in things.

 Facts about things will not be the same again when we step out to the world outside. 

That things won't be easy as how we have been spoon-fed since we were 7 years old.

The reality of things just won't stay the same. Just like people too.

Just my opinion.

(: 

Anyhow I think you have reached the end of this post.

On the other hand, we will meet again during convocation!

There's a quote that I'd like to share before I bid farewell to you guys.

My favourite picture of all :) 

"Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end.

They simple mean that I'll miss you until I see you again."

Nope I won't miss you guys so don't miss me too much! :D

Till I see you again, take care everyone! 

x

Sara.