The destination, at the end of the journey

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Did I mention that the main purpose my parents are here in Melbourne this year, was to attend my dear sister's graduation ceremony? Although they do come to visit us every year, but somehow, this year is a little more special :)

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Yes, after 3 whole years of constant burning of midnight oil, cooking and washing, fending for herself, being away from the comfort of being at home, having someone to do her ironing, etc etc. It has finally come to an end! At least her "seemed never-ending" hardwork has paid off!

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Last week, we attended the conferring of her degree. A ceremony that marks the end of her study life... The destination, at the end of her journey, which marks the beginning of another.

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Dad, Mei, The special star for the day and Mom

Sis & TMY // Melissa, Jacy, Sweet Ping, Sis // The graduants: Su-Zen, Shane, Sis, Paw Kee // Mei, Sis & Jack.

Post-ceremony, the graduants with their certificates : Tian-Tian, Sis, Shane, Su-Zen

After the super killer boring ceremony, we headed for light refreshments at the grand buffet hall! I tell you, free food has never tasted so good! Pretty much because my tummy was already grumbling when I was in the hall, and I was feeling light-headed. Blardee gonna faint cause of hypoglycaemia. Stupid me didn't have dinner before the longggg ceremony! :$

And oh, guess who I saw there?? One of my dearest, sweetest friend, May Jean! How could I have forgotten that her dear brother was graduating too! *Hehehe* Silly me, getting old...

Mei & May

Dear girl, still remember our tuition days, where all three of us (Mei Ling, May Jean, Mei Chin)used to turn to respond when anyone calls out "Mei/May"?!? *Hehehe*

And to my dear sister :

I'm so proud of ya... So happy that you made the decision to come to Melbourne Uni, although you were really contemplating how difficult your life was gonna be. But you didn't give up. Not once! You did it! :) Not for mom, dad, me, or your friends. You did it for yourself!

I still remember the day he asked you "Why did you decide to come to Melbourne?" And then he added "Never do this to follow your friends or anyone else. Do this for yourself".

And that, was exactly what you did! *HuGz*