After a (4+12+4+2) hours flight, I am finally back to SCSU! It does really feel good to be back. Looking at the familiar buildings and faces around, I recollected some of the precious memories I had with the University last academic year.
One question raised during an introductory session in the Community Advisor (CA) training today was: How was your summer? Was it your best summer ever?
I answered yes, for sure.
Chapter 1: Family
I haven't been closer to my family than this summer. We went to Phuket islands for a family retreat in June. Through the small and little incidents happened each day, I think we had come closer as a family unit. I also had more open conversation with my parents than before.
Chapter 2: Friends
Since most of my friends are no longer categorized as "teenagers," we are all busy with our own lives, jobs and studies. However, my bond with some friends grew mature and we understood friendship as supports. I also made some younger friends through the Brigade and mentor over their lives.
Chapter 3: Boys' Brigade
I spent all my Saturdays (and Sundays, some weekends) with the Brigade and I would say it was the best of my summer. The first highlight was the 19th Pesta we attended in Penang. As an instructor to the singing team, I've been through sweats and tears with the Boys. Then I've also conducted a number of award classes with the Boys: Drill, Hobbies and the Gold Award. It was quite an experience to complete so much at such a short period. Above all, I am glad I fulfilled one of my resolutions this year, which is to be appointed as an Officer in the company. The transition was challenging but it was a moment I've been awaiting since I promised myself to rise to that rank when I was 13.
Chapter 4: Studies
I took three online classes for the whole summer session. Plus the internship it was a 12 credits load. I struggled very much since the beginning of the session but adapted to the rush through the mid-session. Quizzes, assignments and writing projects took away most of my weekday nights. I am sorry to some of my friends who planned to hang out but I've put studies first.
Chapter 5: Work/internship
I was caught unprepared for this internship. By the grace of God I was offered a copywriter's position with Terence Yap at Creative Thumbprint. I worked two and a half months there as a copywriter intern and sometimes a brand strategist assistant. I seriously learned a lot from this industrial training and it has definitely been eye-opening.
In short, this summer was fruitful. I will cherish all the great memories I had from the summer and use them as motivations in time of need.
There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter
Well, its time to move on. Cheers, folks!
