Graduation Day had finally arrived. "By the powers of the SMU Act" as per Richard Hu, I'm officially a graduate. After an education of 22 years, I had finally graduated! Wow. No more books for me. Wee..

It had been a big day for all SMU graduates and maybe especially for Accountancy graduates whom are all pioneers. Congratulations to everybody and myself. Gone are the days of mugging in the libraries, countless presentations and truly the kopi-breaks in our "fragrant" Food Haven. My rationale for choosing SMU is just because I like the school and thus seriously had no doubt at all wanting to be a student in this new school. This impulse had brought experiences in my life. The gain of maturity, newfound independence, solid friendships and of course, technical knowledge. Yet, the loss of a relationship that I presumed to be once "sturdy". No doubt that if I'm given a chance to choose again the path of my life, I would gladly choose the way through SMU. If not, there would not be the me now.. With a higher threshold for "stress". Haa.

Robed in my gown and mortar board, I carefully walked up the the stage to receive my degree from the Dean. I'm surprised that the Dean remembered my name and a little ashamed that I did not do as well from her expectations of me. I did gave my best academically. But I did fell, cried and I got up. SMU did let me learn to be a perservering individual and perhaps polished a gem in each of us that will shine in time to come.

Snapped some pictures with my mum, dad and sister. I think my parents are never more proud than now that their daughter is finally a graduate. Hee.. Their unreserved "silent" love and care for me had indeed been a great encouragement that the spoilt brat me had discovered it recently only. Yes yes.. You can knock my head. I'm grateful and thankful for them being in my life. And of course, not to mention my sister, whom I brawled my eyes out ( and maybe scared her.. Oops.. =P ) in front of when I felt I did so badly in school. Thanks for your "support". Haha.

Seriously, why am I typing all about SMU now in my blog? Should have written an article in the yearbook. Hee.. I just felt that this journey had given me much more than the-once-scrawny-me who first stepped into and only expect to graduate with a degree that gets me a decent job.

Life, it had given, not just education. Cheers.