Sunday, April 15, 2007
The end of this journey, the beginning of a new one
Haha ...It's been too long since I wrote something here. Oh well. University really kills your social life. What can I say?
Now that I'm done! Graduated! Wee hoho hoho!
A part of me feels glad, but also fear. What to expect of the working world? Now that I am venturing into this realm of uncertainty, where you might get step upon if you don't keep your head up? Can I handle it? Is it going to be worse than what I faced in university?
I can't tell what's good and bad anymore. Then again, mistakes are there for a reason. Last night, I had a great celebration at the "Chemical Engineering Graduate Party 2007". The occasion was rather formal. I didn't expect professors to be there. I hate to say this, but I felt rather low that night. I don't know how to explain but oh well, that's something I have to overcome by myself. It won't be an easy task, for sure. Professor Choi gave a very inspiring speech. He told of a story which goes something like this:
"Outside a temple, the caretaker found a piece of large wood. He decided to make use of the wood. He spilt the wood into half. He used one half for the floor, and the other half as a statue. After that, the wood spoke to the statue: "It is so unfair, people step on me all the time, but they worship you."
The statue then said to the floor, "Yes, but I went through more cuts than you do. It was very painful while you had less to endure."
Morale of story: To succeed, you will have to fail many, many times.
Am I ready to become a statue? Yes, I am. I have made it this far. For once, I would like to stop thinking negatively. Be more open minded. And work on my pathetic social skills.
Having said that, I will end this blog here (just cause I want to :P). See you at Money is Everything. So is the World., indefinitely! A new journey ahead for me, a new place to brag about it :)
