#U

My heart aches a bit as I am typing this, as the alphabet U makes it appearance at a very special time. U stands for university, the place where I learned a lot about myself, the place where I ventured into things that I never knew I could and basically, the place where I discovered I could do wonders with the ability and capability that I had within me. As of 30th of June, it marks the fifth year that I'll be in Shah Alam. My mother and my brother sent me off at Kolej Mawar, during the orientation week, as I was about to embark on a new journey. Cewah! But true enough, it really was an adventure. 

After 5 years, I learned that I like accounting. The word like is being emphasized here, because I like accounting. I can do it quite well, if I work hard for it but I don't love it. It is not my passion but fair enough, I like it. It has come to my realization that I can never do engineering, never in a million years. To be a lawyer seems alright, until it hits me that I have to be good with my presentation skills. I can talk, but not facts, but crap. To venture into architecture would be out of the question because I can hardly draw a box. So, you get the whole picture. After minimizing the options, accounting seems.. just.. I guess.. But I like it..

After 5 years, I learned a thing or two about friendship, in terms of being one, or just how to look out for one. To be a friend is all about reciprocating and sometimes, it is just about being there. At certain level, the amount that is given and taken, must be equal but it doesn't hurt if you give more. You may never know when you will get the extra perks of going the extra mile for a friend. 

After 5 years, I learned the habits that tick me off easily and the little things that can make me happy. As weird as it sounds, I have to hold the broom every day. I am not making this up, to show to the world that I am the housewife material or such but a few housemates can provide you with testimonials. Haha. It ticks me off that the things that can make me happy is actually when the floor is swept. Ironic. A day is complete when the I've finally made some kind of communication with the broom. On certain special days, the mop makes it special appearance. I have to say, this is the way that my mother has nurtured me and trust me, my future daughter will be going through the same thing :) 

After 5 years, I grew up and it hits me that I am no longer the 18 year old kid, who is still naive about the surroundings, thinking that the world will welcome you with a red carpet outside the gate, with your prince charming holding a bouquet of flowers during your graduation. Scratch the dreams, life is what you make out of it. My convocation is on Sunday and I just received my offer letter to start off my first job. Scary, yes it is. I didn't expect time to pass by this fast but it did. To prove that I have grown up this past 5 years, I will embrace the next chapter of my life with lots of prayers, commitment and a smile. I know what I am getting myself into, I have seen it and yet I agreed to do it. 

After 5 years, I am still the same girl holding the same values, with the same kind of wild thoughts. This blog has seen it all. My university life may not be as interesting or exciting as others but I guess it is sufficient enough for me to look back and say 'I'm glad I took this road'. Friends I made along the way are the friends that always brings out the best in me, places I have been along the way are the ones that I have always wanted to go and the memories that are created are great enough for me to remember forever. And... after 5 years, I can say that I am extremely, passionately and super loyal. HAHAHA. 

After 5 years... Great.... I feel like I just locked myself in a jail cell.....
Good luck in all your future undertakings, Jasmin Anis.
Here's to a few steps before the real world eats you up!