And so ends another chapter... Part 1

I went to school today to pick up my degree. At first, I had troubles finding the place (MLB 117) because I was searching through the library tower (instead of the block). After finally finding the place, I waited a while till the secretary was done with her call. After entering my ID number into the computer, she went to grab my degree and pin. It was a very bittersweet moment for me, though the reason why will be further explained in a couple days time.

After getting my degree, I went up to the Dean of education's office to pick up my gift. The faculty has generously given each of us graduates a gift. I was quite pleased to see that I received a magnificent looking clock. I was congratulated for finishing my degree, yet I had to say that I didn't really feel exuberant for graduating.

As I walked out towards my car, more specifically on the road towards Lot 32, a strong gust of wind blew near me. It blew the cotton buds (or whatever the "detachable" things are called) from the trees, making it look like cherry blossoms falling from trees. It felt like a sense of closing, like the cherry blossom scenes you see in anime or dramas. When I was walking through the fluttering "detachable" things, with the things gently hitting my face, I was thinking to myself "ah, yet another chapter has ended in my life". I have graduated as a certified teacher.

It's a moment that has been deeply imprinted into my memory.

As I reached the sidewalk of Lot 32, I turned around and noticed that the "detachable" storm ended. Sorry for sounding arrogant, but it really felt like that event was for me, to tell me to continue on in my journey called life!

Enough sentiment for today! I would have taken a picture of the falling "detachables" but it never really occurred to me until I sat in my car. Instead, here's a picture of the gift we graduates got!