On The Weekend So Far
#1 Graduation Paraphernelia
As we are, thankfully, approaching the end of university, times are now consumed by students organising graduation week events; while impatient waits by the mailbox for job spots steepens the excitement. I suffer from neither because, being me, my application is confirmed in August and social events are always better handled by others.
But the discussion of what slogans to put on the Grad t-shirts/jumpers did amuse me and just this once, I will put in one of Danny’s suggestions, because not only did it make me smile all day, it reaffirms my belief that Danny and me are quite often on the same page: “Bacteria… it’s the only culture some people have.” Hooyah, you nerds!
#2 The Visitors
A cousin flew in from Perth (he had visited my uncle there).I had to struggle with the notion that he is no longer a little boy, that he is now A MAN because his voice is broken and that he has just finished his national service. Now, he is an amazing chef waiting to advance his studies in a prestigious culinary institute. It was rather fitting that we watched the MasterChef finale with his perfectly executed roast chicken for dinner, juices running down my arm, a creamy leek side dish gracing each biteful.
A ‘family friend’ from South Africa was our house guest over the weekend. It was quite an experience to discuss customs and culture from a place I had always longed to visit; dishing out insights from growing up during the cruel apartheid period - a topic I had always been fascinated with. From her personal experiences, she gave advice that life is a huge lesson, that I had more learning to do still. The visit ended with an early wake-up call - 4am to be exact - as we said our goodbyes and made our hugs, as I sleepily stood at the driveway, the icy cold piercing me, final words she uttered warming me still, as the car pulled out of the driveway to head to the airport.
as you girls wait for a spot - i have to start applying all over again..bleh. i’m excited/scared for all you girls there knowing the wait and the uncertainty can be unbearable. but InsyaAllah whatever spot you get, it is something that will suit you
Comment by mun — July 25, 2009 @ 11:49 am