Chronicle 47 - Old Debts Die Hard

I thought I severed all ties with my camp when I ORD. However, it seems their grip on me is not fully shaken off yet. While my camp was never a catalyst for good things, what happened has really shocked me. He was a good buddy to me when I was still serving. As he was a positive and easy-going guy with a strong character, it makes me wonder what were the problems that could claim the life of a man such as he. It seems I really do have to appreciate the people around me more.

Despite having ORDed, I have to report back for a Summary Trial soon. It seems that some closure is intended for old debts and issues. I am past bitching about National Service and simply wish for a quick resolution. If it was the angsty me in the past, I would have campaigned strongly for a "还我清白". People change, I changed.

As for tutoring, I lost another student and picked up yet another. It is always sad that I can't see a certain student through the year but I guess circumstances always arise. That said, I do make it a point to be responsible and go "beyond the call of duty". I mentioned a passion for teaching on my previous post. I've been wondering if it has anything to do with my academic past.

Speaking of my past, I seldom speak to people about it. However, just recently I find myself sharing these experiences with some course-mates of mine. I must say they are an interesting bunch and make good friends. I suppose it is good to have peer support (and sometimes pressure) in our academic journey.

They way ahead seems to be getting harder to trudge by the minute. Time-management and discipline should start finding their way to me.

[I have something I really wish to shout out loud but will wait till it's a more "appropriate time".]