The Scents of yesterday enveloped me as i racked my mind for a thought provoking, worthy piece to post..
Unlike many others, i fall far from being an avid, inspired blogger. I prefer to simply pen my thoughts down in a diary where i am at peace to know the details remain a precious secret tucked away from the eyes of the world. However, with the recent hype and talk which surround blogging i'm lured to try this out. To contribute to the already growing ring of bloggerines maybe? ;)
As i was mentioning, (before my delving into the reasons for starting a blog) my thoughts actually took a stroll down the memory lane of yesterdays, where the scents still linger and tug at me..
It was that one moment in time when I got the letter!
"What letter?" I hear you say. :)
The letter of acceptance for the KPLSPM programme- (B.Ed TESL course fully sponsored by the government) which I applied for and have been, well, often times down on my knees appealing for a place from the highest of authorities - God Himself.
There was I, confined by the four walls of a tiny cubicle (it was my high school's toilet, alright!) overwhelmed by exceeding joy upon hearing that I have been accepted.
It was a dream come true! Everything around me dissolved into surrealism.
You see, my mommy called to inform me of the results posted via online. And for those out there whom i have held wondering ; the reason for me being in that "tiny cubicle" to answer my phone explains itself when you have been through the life of a student. You know- the "dos and don'ts" whilst the teacher is teaching in class- hence me opting to answer the call in the
"best of places" =P
Johor Bahru was the location where i was purportedly heading to. The thought of being away from home for the very first time back then, brought about huge baggages of mixed emotions - thoughts of the unknown, coupled with a deeper desire to uncover the new path which lies before me in a foreign land, plagued my entire being.
Don't get it the wrong way though, I was ecstatic to be wonderfully blessed with the course of my choice - i really was - especially knowing how difficult it is to land a place in this scholarship. It was all too good to be true! But on the other hand, a growing sense of nervous feeling crept inside me & (if i remembered correctly) it did at some point threatened to exhibit itself in tiny droplets of tears.
That was when I was comforted by a wonderful reminder from Psalm 23
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me ; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."
Knowing that He will be behind me, before me and beside me at all times filled me with immense peace & warmth.
Today, one year has passed by all too quickly. My course has taken me through bad hair days, assignment pains, exam & tests, new friendships, wonderful fellowship with the assembly in JBGC & several other momentous memories which i hold dear to my heart & will one day (I believe) make fragrant the scents of yesterday ~
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6 comments:
Its is really an experience story. How life change quickly and all the memories cannot be forgotten. It was a piece of good writing, you put all your ideas together. I felt like i was in your shoes facing the excitement of having this golden opportunity to get a scholarship from our local government. Wish you all the best in your studies.
:)
CHRIST!! (remember i used to call u that way? sweet scents of yesterday rite?)
hehe..
Christine~ time flew by pretty quickly huh? More than ever, I do lotsa reflections these days, things way back in primary school, to lower secondary, upper secondary and now :D Struggles with the new world we've been thrown into, mixed thoughts and feelings, meeting totally different ppl :)
But i say these experiences are worth it. Aint it?
My lec told me once, 'One day all these will be very very distant sweet memories'
And we know who's always there walking with us. Him! :)
hey terri!
real glad to know you dropped by! :) yeah.. i do remember the sweet ol'days of our sec school life all too clearly. One of the best memories (sweet scents of yesterday) was the time, we hung out over at your place until midnight - doing the sashes for our fellow YP leavers. Remember? we sprinkled gold dust all over and had burgers afterward for supper. =)
you're absolutely right! all these struggles & experiences will work out for our good one day. Oh did i say i'm glad u drop by already? i really am. *GRINS WIDELY*
thx for d compliments sezgin. Glad to see ya here! :-)
welcome to the blogging community :) Its been my self made obligation to welcome all new bloggers. heee.
Oh yeah! I remember! We had to shape their names with those dawai-s and gold beads, heheh :D But i dont remember having burger for supper tho :P However I can imagine how it tasted! Yum.. I need Ramly Beef Burger Double Special pronto!
Speaking of food, u used to be able to eat a whole truck, that was.. frightening. hehe.. Still the same??
I'm glad to say that those experiences almost crippled me, but in the end made me alot stronger! *Hugs!*
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