The end of another stage

Life happens in stages.
And as we accelerate into JC, the periods of these stages decrease to phases.
And another phase. Has gone.
Scientists are now anxiously awaiting their new find: something that might travel faster than light, and hence, possibly back in time. Neutrinos.
But right now, the discomfort is of this life of fast-paced phases and moments. And one of them, is about to end.
The last promo paper tomorrow. And hooray right?
But imagine taking an elevator with a stranger and getting to know the person. OK maybe a plane ride is more suitable. For those few hours, you make nice conversation with this lovely stranger and share stories, dreams, drinks maybe.
The romantic novelist or hollywood producer would have these two strangers meet again and not surprisingly, fall deeply in love.
But no, in real life, it is more than likely you will part, and that's it.
No exchange of follow-ups, no contact details.
This person, became a part of your life for those few hours, and the next moment is a passing memory. A fleeting, wonderful, intimate experience with a stranger, whom you could talk to about anything! Because you know you're never going to meet the person again.
And sometimes JC is just like that.
I meet this new person, maybe from a mutual friend, maybe just lending the person fulscap, or playing a short round of frisbee. And when that stage ends, that's it. Goodbye.
How sad! : /
That people play no less than a thread in your blanket of experience. A molecule in a mole (tomorrow is chemistry)
Some people say that is the beauty of Facebook right! Indeed, I feel that its really cool you can randomly chat someone up like that.
Others point to family. But not everyone has it the same, and ever so often, parents will guide their children, chauffeur, yet not knowing even what subjects you take.
Nowadays, those people I meet in JC, become a waver, a person you see walking to another class, and pass a friendly acknowledgement. Sometimes stopping to ask about promos, which I feel is really nice. This is not emo and lonely but an observation! That we live on a lonely planet until we find someone...

And so ends the phase of studying with two specific groups of people. Clare and her class (Mostly Fei, Fung & Shawn) Hai Qing & gang (Amanda & Ben (Stella)). And I just lament, that if after these examinations we separate, that I did not get the chance to know everyone better under different circumstances. That our conversations didn't just revolve around orbital hybridization and the occasional non-academic part of life, but went into deeper levels of friendship and communication. What will it take to bring all these acquaintances to friends? For starters, will try and exchange contact details more. Facebook! I will make it a point to re-connect with all of em after promos or something.

Oh man. My writing has become really incoherent, over-poetic/biblical english, etc.

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I am an impressionist.
Unfortunately, not the skillful artist but the showboating type.
Sometimes, I just instinctively, show off. Yeah I admit it. In those darkest instances I decide that perhaps to control my attention seeking-ness (or trying to impress someone you're fond of) I should just, leave. Leave the room full of people who judge. Leave the canteen full of people who watch. Just leave the crowd and enter the realm of God.
But it is not that simple. Sometimes its all in the name of good fun, and celebrating each other's skill and talents, and we must be happy and not condemn them. Sometimes I just do things for fun, gaining recognition is secondary.
Hence, we must always try to humble ourselves.

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A good friend took a great leap forward. I ponder if I should take one too.

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Posted on facebook too
We must look for the life lessons in the trivial. Just as in an exothermic reaction, we need to summon up that surge of activation energy before things become more stable in the long run. And sometimes, our efforts aren't effective. Jiayou people.


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OLDIES \m/ MUSIC IS WHAT I WILL CARRY WITH ME ALWAYS. (Because a DSLR is really heavy)