The...usual?

Mixed feelings for the day. But that mixture comprises mainly happiness, satisfaction, contentment, nostalgia, and maybe a little bit of confusion.

 

I woke up at 9 a.m., feeling a little empty because I have finished all my assignments. I probably never took this long to get out of the house, for previously I was always rushing off to school. I loved going to school that much. (Not that I no longer love going to school. I just didn't have to rush since there was nothing awaiting.)

 

I walked to the coffee shop near Pei Tong Primary School in the hope of getting some puttu mayam (because it was the first thing I saw on Vivian's Facebook this morning) for laoda and company. Little did I know, the stall that used to sell that has closed down. So much for my enthusiasm early in the morning. That didn't kill my pretty good mood though. I walked back and got two soya beancurd and some durian puffs. I think that was really great courage because I hate durians and almost anything durian-flavored. The purchase really took some motivation.

 

On my way to school, I realised I was the only one on bus 96. What's the probability?

This has to be something I never encountered in these four years.

 

Finally, I submitted my last uni assignment. I am extremely grateful to Dr. Ho who has never ever rushed us or even given us any pressure. He's probably one of the most understanding teachers around ever.

 

I entered Honors Room to see a very happy Geng Jie eating the food Shi Ling bought for him. For some reason, that was a funny sight. I joined them. And it dawned upon me that it has been some time since I last ate like that in Honors Room. Rather, eat with them. We have been so busy, with work, with life.

 

One of the happiest things today, was sitting at the very drama-setting-like space opposite the Coop with Yanli, sharing a cup of bubble tea from Eskimo. I couldn't have asked for more. I'm glad, I did something this peaceful, and this necessary, on campus before leaving.

 

Along that stretch in the Chinese Department office, the last door was slightly open. I walked down and knocked on it. Prof. Lam Lap likes to leave his door ajar whenever he is available for consultation. I had nothing with regard to academics to ask him, probably never anymore. Or at least not in his office anymore. It was that familiar voice from inside the room, "进来。" I pushed the door open. I had missed that amicable look whenever I entered the room. It could very well be the last time. Bye bye, my favourite teacher!

 

Before I left school, I went to Honors Room again. Besides laoda, Geng Jie and Shi Ling, Michelle, Yan Xing and Yi Rong were there too. Somehow, everyone was all smiles, and that made me a very happy person.

 

The day hasn't been longer. It's the usual 24 hours. Yet, I feel that it's been so long. However long, I am very happy today. I feel light and at peace.

For the next one week, I just want to watch all the shows and movies I have been anticipating, and finish all the unfinished books I have chucked aside to collect dust.

 

And so...

 

Such is life.