Thursday, February 26, 2009

It's a little scary, exciting and nerve wracking thinking about it. So everything's been done and all there is left to do is wait. One part of me says omg wouldn't it be exciting, but the realistic part of me says don't even think about it. I know my life won't be the same if all goes well.

I've decided to deal with it as though it isn't going to happen. If it happens, it happens. But for now I've done my best and I'm just going to keep moving, and keep working.

I feel grateful for the chances I've had and the people I met. Whether it happens or not I am blessed.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

On Friday night we went for the party that Steve organized. I usually don't like to go to the bars or clubs if humanly possible but I thought I'd make an exception. Turns out everyone was there. So many old friends and faces from the good old AC days. Everyone you wanted and didn't want to see packed into that bar at Fullerton. It was great though. I wouldn't have caught up with that many people if I gave it a miss.

As I was sitting there at our table I could see the other tables with their different circles, and it was just nice to see how everyone was still in touch and together. These were friends from primary school and beyond, and it was good to know everyone's grown up together.

As school ends, it's just nice to know that even if I didn't learn a single thing in class, or even if I don't have that USD$5000 job, I've got my friends for life.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Heya! Yikes it's been awhile since I wrote anything here. I just saw the date on the last post and it's been a month since. Time really flies. In exactly 2 months from this date I am officially done with school. How weird is that?

Some of my best friends just got their job offers so congrats! Dinner on you haha!

Since I took the leap and chose to pursue my interest in psych my schedule has been pretty different. I've been helping Professor Tov on this exciting study on the benefits of journaling. I've also been going to NUS (YES NUS) to help Prof Hong on some studies on Schizophrenia.

Dr Collinson said some research positions in schizophrenia will be opening up at the NUS-Duke medical school so he asked me to contact him again in March if I'm interested in full-time work which is also extremely exciting.

I think one thing I've learned is that you shouldn't sell out on your long-term goals. Over the last months I've been tempted to just find a well-paying job or get into a free masters program, but you know life is full of opportunities, and sometimes you have to say no to things which may only be good for you in the short run. If you're going to say yes to every damn thing that comes your way you'll never live the life you want to.