Results, FYP, Friends, 2008

Another semester gone, another war over. Results was released yesterday. My grades turn out to be the same as last semester. Not too bad considering i was reading an unprecedented 6 modules, and 5 of them being CM modules. Nevertheless i wasnt overly excited. I had hoped for slightly better, but its not gonna make much difference - I cant go any higher, neither can i go any lower. Assuming no major disasters, i have virtually secured 2nd upper honors.

I like collecting results. I acknowledge I am not a top student, and will perhaps never be one. But i know when i collect my grades, it will be good enough to bring a smile and sense of pride to my parents and gf (hopefully soon to be wife). My parents havent got much joy from my younger brothers in terms of report books. Fortunately, all this years, i have never disappointed them. And my gf is ever so supportive of my academic pursuits. I'm glad i can make them happy and proud.

I will be starting my FYP in the coming semester. 2 more major exams and i will finally be able move on to masters. I will only take up 1 tuition assignment in the coming semester, i simply cannot afford the time. Life was tough managing studies and tuition at the same time. Sometimes people tell me I'd do even better if i had no tuition commitments. I dont deny that, but life is never that smooth.

At this point, I feel happy, but sad, both for different reasons.

Im excited and happy about the possibility of a very important event in my life..

Yet, Im upset about certain things. Im upset that both ck and til didnt get the kind of grades they deserve. I swear they worked really hard, I spent more time than anyone else studying with them. We all worked hard. As to why they didnt do well, i really have no answer. I can feel their disappointment and bitterness.

To make things worse, ck recently ended his relationship. I can tell he is hurt. Sometimes when i sit in the car with him, i do not know what to say to console him. We normally joke and talk lots of carp, but i know he is not in the mood. Silence fills the air. He is a nice man, who deserves more than what he is getting at present. Hopefully my presence will make him feel that someone is there for him. Time is a powerful tool. He will be back I'm sure, just give him some time.

YY and weiliang recently returned from their SEP. Life must have been difficult for YY after his mishap. Im glad he pulled through, and that we can reunite again. I miss the noise and crap generated from the 6 of us.

New year is coming up soon. Resolution? Although i may casually list a few, I presonally dont quite believe in making resolution at the start of the year. If one is keen to initiative some construcutive improvements to his life, it can be done any time of the year, even on 31st Dec. For most, new year resolution lasts for a month. Come 1st Jan 2009, they will be making the same resolution.

As a gym instructor told me, the gym will see the greatest attendance in Jan. To add on his statement - Come Feb, the gym population starts its seasonal migration to Bee Cheng hiang (Mei Zhen Xiang).