Departure

My first semester in Melbourne University officially comes to an end as of tomorrow when I board that 12am flight en route to Kuala Lumpur.

Semester 1, was rather enthralling. After last year's painful experience, I was determined not to let history repeat itself again. And so far, I'm doing pretty well.

I had a potluck tonight. It wasn't a big deal or anything but I was really happy to see all the friends I love all in one room, sitting down (or some of them standing up) together, eating food prepared by each other, that really put a smile on my face.

We're so busy with our studies, and our assignments and our exams that we really lacked the time and opportunity to just sit down and have a satisfying meal while discussing about each others' current condition. Tonight, I was blessed with that opportunity.

It didn't feel like just any dinner, it felt like family. I firmly believe that while we're here all alone thousands of miles away from where we all come from, its important that we have people we come to see as family in our lives.

I love exam periods. Exam periods are the time when I can get to study with the other awesome gang ie. Michele, Jiah Lit, Yun Shen, Carmen, Jun Jing, Yee Hooi, but sadly Caitlin doesn't go to the library much boo-hoo. This is another gang of peeps I enjoy having around very much.

Anyway, my point is, I believe that I have definitely grew closer to each and everyone of them. I'm quite surprised that I am actually as close to Jiah Lit as I am now, since well, honestly I wouldn't have thought I'd get to know him at all last year. Then Carmen and Yun Shen just continue to amaze me with their randomness. Michele's dramatic episodes are enough to fuel my life with even more motivation. Yee Hooi's occasional appearances amuses me. Caitlin's honest kindness reminds me that good is still out there somewhere.

Enough about this group of awesome people. And move on to MY group of awesome people. Ryan, I really have to thank you so much for having me around last year and giving me the chance to know all of you. I know you might not remember this or even know about it but last year you sent out an sms to everyone, including me, that says:

"Hey family! Let's have dinner together tonight at..."

That message really touched me. Down to the very core. I am forever in your debt. Really.

And Sha, you've always been the one I bitch to about all my mundane problems and you are always there to listen. You're really a very fun person to hang out with, and I love it when you go all so dramatic. And then of course there's Wen Ting, my best accent buddy! You continue to amaze me each and everyday with your awesomeness. Izzie, you've changed so much since I first knew you, in a very good way! You are much happier, much open and much more beautiful than you were last year! Stay this way, please! And Nicole, thanks so much for putting up with all my weird perks and beliefs, I really value your tolerance very much. And of course, who can forget, our beloved Tai Howe. I know you hate me for insulting you every single day, but believe me, I insult you because I love you. I know its strange, but you make me feel like myself, and well, that's just how I am, mean and condescending. But you know I never meant any of those insults. So don't take it too seriously. And you are one funny person and hell of a friend to hang out with.

Well, all I can say is, you guys have seen this journey through with me thus far, I pray, and hope, everynight, that each and everyone of you will still be at the end of the journey with me.

Love you guys.