season 1..

i'll always remember 21 aug 2003..
it was a thursday..
i started my career at toys 'r' us jurong point..

first few thoughts..
"why am i doin' here?"..
"i should be a teacher!"..
"damn n.u.s! damn n.i.e!"
no worries.. i've just got an acceptance letter from s.i.m..
i think it was degree in english and english literature..
everythin' will be as ambitioned..

but two days later..
dad came to my room and dropped a bomb on me..
had a small talk and wanted me to forego the course..
we didn't have the money..
devastated as my dreams were dashed..
i understood and i cried..
yes i cried..
and it was my birthday..
23 aug 2003..

ironically it was me who suggested to wan.. a school buddy of mine..
to apply for s.i.m.. we applied together..
both got accepted.. wan in a different course..
but i pulled out whereas wan pursued his degree..
life has its fair share of funny turns..

it will always be marred as the worst birthday in my life..
and i had to drag myself to work for afternoon shift..
second day on the job..

now look where i am..
it took seven years to this place..
don't get me wrong.. i'm not braggin'..
i'm forever thankful to those who gave me the opportunities..

just that.. let's regard each year as a season..
how many more seasons will there be?..
time for greener pastures maybe..

happy birthday dude!..
29 ain't 30..