Saturday, November 06, 2010
twenty three

Excerpt of a conversation at the Warwick Malaysian Society Freshers welcoming party.

A: So which college did you go to?
Me: Taylor's. You?
A: ME TOO! What class were you in?
Me: Em i was in PM1, the one with maths, bio, chem and physics
A: Ooooo! How come i haven't seen you before?
Me: Em i must have graduated earlier lah. I was in the 0501 cohort (Jan 2005). You must be from 0701/0801 right. That's why you haven't seen me before.
A: *stunned silence* Im from 0901......

At 23, i am still trying to make sense of human anatomy, differentiating between complex and confusing drugs and gradually digesting the unglamorous part of medicine. I see people i went to school with already working, in stable relationships, getting married, having kids while I am still desperately fumbling through the fog of life. Somehow, i've also realized that those things aren't what i want at this point in my life. I've always been intrigued by the different trodden paths of life and how they diverge. Some people's paths are as straight as an arrow. No little bends or turns. Should i envy these people? My life has its twists but i've looked back with satisfaction on how things have panned out. 5 years ago, i read Jeremiah 29:11. 'For i know the plans i have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.' Each year i am reminded how God make things happen. The morbid person that i am may constantly whine about my dull life. Nevertheless, at 23, I am happy to look forward to passing my intermediate professional exams and going back home for electives.