2011's Essay!

I promised myself that I will write a very very very long post on 2011. I don't want to carry any extra baggage in me that belonged this year. I want to start 2012 somewhat fresh and new.

2011 was the start of my Polytechnic life. Thus, it was the highlight of  my year. So how was it?

Ahah. Not quite what I expected. Poly's not just about fun and slacking, like what I thought it would be like. It requires a lot of consistent effort and hard work. I'm glad I was given the opportunity to have a sneak peek of my life in poly thanks to the DPA PPP. Yes, DPA was the grand opening to my poly life. I couldn't ask for a better opening. The experience and memories that DPA has given me was just too awesome and could not be fully described with words. I wouldn't mind repeating it all over again though there were one or two things that I would remove. Heh.

Through DPA was where I got to meet my first bunch of friends in TP. They are a lovely bunch. I'm still glad that we are still in contact and acknowledge each other. Some names worth mentioning are Syasya, Zuella Baby, Pee Wee, Mei Yi & Nikki! :)

That was in February. Japanese, TNS, Temasek Green, going to school everyday with Bella, HSS SDP & the empty school. All of that happened from February until April.

April onwards was when the real deal started. DPA PPP was a breeze. 1.1 wasn't. Thank God I used the time I had during DPA PPP to adapt myself to the new environment.

I was very focused on my end-of-semester goal although I sidetracked at times. Oops! What was my goal? The Tsao Foundation Scholarship, of course! <3 <3 <3

Alhamdullilah, with a GPA of 3.96, I managed to achieved my goal. Only God knows how badly I wanted the scholarship and how much it meant to me. I don't know about you but I don't really like going to school. No one really does actually. But when I think of all the sacrifices that my parents have made and all the money spent on me, I knew I had to make them proud.

This scholarship gave a new found meaning in life. It showed me that my dreams and goals are achievable and nothing is impossible. My achievements would not have been possible if it was not for my parents' never ending love and support. I feel truly blessed to be their daughter.

Yes, like I've said, school was not a breeze. I remembered staying up the whole night without a wink of sleep just to complete my group's Sociology project which was due for presentation the next day. Ah! Terrible terrible!

1.2 is proving to be a tsunami. Time gets shorter and the modules are getting tougher and tougher. But I shall preserve and provide strength to my friends.

AELTC was the event that ended my year. I had a really tough time. But thanks to the guidance from my fellow seniors, it went SURPRISINGLY good. Although, I should have been stronger and not break down on the 2nd day. But I'm a stronger girl now. :) Well, I hope so.

This year, I also managed to fast without missing any days. Syukur syukur syukur. I've learned so much during Ramadhan this year.

There's still a lot for me to improve on. I really want to be a good Muslimah. Ya Allah, please guide me through this journey.

New Year Resolutions? Well...

1. To stop whining a lot
2. To stop complaining a lot
3. Have more confidence in myself and my capabilities