End of a chapter.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
A quick entry before I turn in.
Well, Friday was a long and meaningful day. It was my last day of work in BPGHS, and also the day of my Convocation. I was sad that I had to leave the place I spent a wonderful 4 years and 8 months in, yet excited that a brand new chapter of life is waiting to unfold. I was overwhelmed by emotions, and did not know what to feel.
I guess no one could understand this weird mix of feelings; neither could I.
I'm not sure if I chose to escape the sadness that was supposed to engulf me by embracing what is in front of me. Some may not term it as escapism, but instead call it forward-looking. The fact remains that my classes, especially the 2 classes that I stuck to the very end, are important to me. And they do mean a lot to me. And no one could understand this dedication and commitment towards them.
In this, and in many other matters, I am alone.
It's difficult to get others to understand what you are doing, and the reasons behind your actions. At least for me it isn't easy at all. And this is where belief is more important than anything else.
The Guest of Honour's speech was inspiring. He talked about his Bamboo School, and made me feel that whatever I have done in the past 8 months was insignificant, to say the least.
Schools do not just serve students. They serve the community.
His approach is daring, in fact radical. I wish I have done more - if only I heard him earlier.
There are too many what ifs. Even though I have left BPGHS, I hope I still have the opportunity to impact my students, and allow both my life, and their lives, to become as fulfilling as they can get.
Cheers.