Photo: Calvin Seah
Following up on what I wrote at the end of 2010, I’ve decided to frame a bigger perspective on what I’ve seen and learnt in 2011. It wasn’t quite the year I was expecting. I was looking forward to bigger things, specifically, fulfilling a life-long dream. Took a very irresponsible risk by leaving a job I just wasn’t 100 per cent sure about and dropping out of completing my second bachelor’s degree so I could live off what was left of my inheritance. But as one of my newly found mentors told me recently, “better a slow start than a false start.” Things brightened up towards the end of the year. With this momentum, I’m hoping I really do get to achieve those unfulfilled dreams this year. Before I turn this into a full-on emotional ramble, here are the highlights of my 2011. Continue reading
I just got home from an over-par, fantastic night out with the best friends. “Really glad” is too simple an expression to use to describe what I learnt about them as well as what I learnt about myself. We really managed to get past the ragging to go deeper and share our fears and concerns about ourselves and for each other.
I have to stop before I start tearing. This photo is to remember the five days I spent with one of these brothers in Cambodia. I’m not going to say “may”. Let’s all find our dreams. Let’s start now.
Came across this stuck on the floor of the void deck a couple of blocks away from my place.
I don’t quite fancy dying in fear. I’d rather not die of boredom either.
Here’s to living the rest of our lives. Here’s where mine begins. Wish you were here, Abah. We miss you.
