I feel really touched today. Haha.. I was approaching Mrs Tay this morning during assembly to give her my register number as usual, as she always couldn't seem to remember any of ours for the last 2 years, only to find that she had already marked my presence. I don't know if any of my classmates had noticed this happening to them, but I was really touched by this effort of hers. It was a silent and mild acknowledgement, but very comforting to me. Today's the first day in two years that she marked my attendence without having to ask me for my index no., and it is going to be the last too.. My stay in Nanyang officially ends today with a farewell ceremony, a gift from the teachers and principal I will treasure forever, and ever.

Mr Wan was saying in the morning assembly, "Welcome back J2s, welcome back for the last time." I was like.. awwh...

We started the day with checking our SGC. Mrs Tay had prepared a little surprise for all of us too, a plastic folder so that the entry proof can be kept dry and water proof, as well as a little inspirational card with some well wishes, nevermind if most of us share the same 肺腑之言 from her. Then she initiated to take a class photo, and I felt really guilty. I had been criticising her for not living up to her role as a civic tutor. I think I wronged her all these while. Maybe she just isn't that pro with inter personal relations. But it's all too late to atone my false accusations--It's already the last assembly, the last CT period. Perhaps what I can do now is to heed her cliche phrase of encouragement, or motivation, whichever is better.. "Eh you all must work very very hard ah." Haha. Mrs Tay, I will =D

The whole team of JC 2 teachers had come together to dedicate a video of well wishes to their graduating students. Yeah, they were very creative indeed, which could only accentuate their display of sincerity and genuine love for us. As the clips rolled on, I experienced this sense of immense warmth and closeness that could never have been more riveting. It's just like parents, who had to put up with all the unthinkables of their child, yet at the end of the day, they do not forget to celebrate it's birthday like it is the most deserving soul; how 1 to 10 can be related to chemistry; the thousand arms physics guru, and Mr kewk's 'AAA' quality rice. I could only express my hearfelt appreciation towards them, and Mr Kewk, with tears of gratitude, though I might not show. I think this is the least I can do. I will always bear in mind, and in my heart, the teachings of Mrs Ho, her lessons on compassion, and Mr Kewk for his tireless devotion to run along with us through the finishing line and his super lame and funny but inspirational jokes. And rest assure I will always live the Nanyang spirit.

There's this new custom in the college, that all graduating classes are to present a little gift to NY as a token of appreciation. Haha.. all I can say is that there's gonna be lots of trees by the time I return as an alumnus. Lol.

Some friends came for the open house this afternoon under my influence and I feel very guilty not being able to host them, having offered myself as a guide before=X.. Cos I am so proud to be an NYJCian! Hehe..