Graduate lo!

Dear all, with a heavy heart, I hereby pronounce that I have officially graduated from Temasek Polytechnic.

 The past three years have been a blast, a chapter of my life I will certainly look back and smile at. These two cards have served me well, and I'm glad that I get to keep them as a memory. Never would I have imagined myself on the stage, receiving the certificate, or rather an empty booklet.

So here they are, the many pictures I took with the gown that made all of us look like we just came out from the Harry Potter movie.

So thankful for this piece of worthless paper.

Okay, I'm going to include some short descriptions about the people in the photos. Just thought I should let you know in advance.

FRIENDS.

Hafis

Or Muay Thai, as my mother would know him by. Can be considered as one of my closest friend in the whole of the three years. Never fail to help me whenever I need help or advice. A true friend that has always been a pillar of strength to all of us. Thank you for helping me clear my last academic semester with such awesome results. Couldn't ask for more from you. Continue wow-ing the world with the hidden talents and knowledge in you. \m/ on bro.

Firdaus

I also consider him to be one of my closest friend in TP. You probably can't see his physique, but he's got a pretty awesome body. Gym buddies for six months now, we got closer through the love of lifting weights and soccer. Always a funny person, his advice on relationships are really priceless to me. Thank you for being such a good buddy for all of us. Good luck with all the ladies.

Hadi

This matrep, Malay gangster, is also one of my closest friend. Yes, I have four closest friend, sorry to disappoint. He's my first friend in Temasek Polytechnic, and he's also the last one I said goodbye to yesterday. Never afraid to lend a hand in fights, or arguments, my admiration for his courage has never been in doubt. Y'know, he's also a pretty hardworking fella too. Oh, and I introduced his first, and current, girlfriend too. You're welcome buddy. Last long, take care, and stay out of trouble. I'll always be here for you bro.

Faiz and Hadi

Faiz, guy on the left, is the class clown. That's not necessarily a bad thing, because he's always trying to make everyone's day a better one. Study sessions with him made me realized that he has a serious side too. Though he can be really irritating at times, he's a quite a nice person to hang out with. One piece of advice, crack lesser jokes and you'll do fine. Keep making everyone laugh bro. 

Jessica, or Yue Ming.

This girl has been my friend for 5 years now. It's such a coincidence that our graduation ceremony took place on the same day. Congratulations to us both for graduating on the same day! Cheerios.

Pops, mom.

Pops, mom, eldest sister.

Christopher, sister's boyfriend.

Pop's "The fuck, my son graduated!?" look.

Proud mom, I presume.

As expected, the graduation ceremony bored most of us to death. For most part, only a handful of parents clapped when a graduand went up to receive their empty 'certificate-holding' booklet. I wasn't feeling nervy or excited about it at first, but when my turn came, my palms began sweating and my heart beat faster. And as my name was pronounced as 'Po Yemen', instead of 'POW E-mon', I hung my head in disappointment and trudged my way towards the lady giving out the booklet. The hall was relatively silent, and a few chuckles could be heard. And that was it.

The whole 'hoo-ha' about graduation ceremonies boiled down to the few seconds one set foot on the stage. And after that, a few photos and a few grab of finger food from the buffet tables and that was it! 

The end of this chapter. Moving on to the next on 7th June. Stay tuned.