Needless to say, it’s April and back to school is mostly everywhere in Singapore. I decided to attend my school orientation a day before Good Friday; I couldn’t allow myself miss any important information since I had no friends who registered the school together. Despite being absolutely alone, there was a surge of elation inside of me. I was pretty much excited. Well duh, I’ve been waiting for this for almost half a year!
In the seminar room, my principal introduced himself as Joe and gave a briefing about the school. When he talked about counselling services, he announced, “Don’t worry if nobody wants to be friends with you because there are no friends in fashion anyway. Everybody just wants to kill each other,” An uncomfortable silence followed. Great move, Joe! I thought to myself sarcastically. I was surprised it didn’t kill the students’ enthusiasm from interacting with one another and changing contact numbers instantly. And when I said instantly, I meant 2 seconds after talking for the very first time.
It doesn’t bother me at all that more than 95% of my classmates are international students coming from a whole different background/culture. In all honesty, I prefer that way; which is why I didn’t pick January’s intake because I was told they would be more Singaporeans. It might be hard to understand them at first because they have pretty weird behaviour and different accents that I’m not very familiar with. I really think it would be a fun experience even though “everyone just wants to kill each other”. I know it’s going to get real competitive along the way; I just pray I’ll enjoy the whole journey!
Yes, it’s pretty pressurizing when people question me about my decision just because of how much ‘money’ has being spent to study at Raffles college. Sometimes those questions make me feel like I’m a huge burden to my parents. But I do know. It’s not that the people whom I love and love me don’t believe in me. It’s just that I know secretly they do keep wondering if I’ve chosen the wrong path for myself, embracing something I’m supposedly not supposed to.
Although everyone in the family is still having doubts about my decision, I could see that they’re trying to be extremely supportive and not judgmental at all because I am doing something I feel much more passionate about. Every time they get anything related to fashion, such as magazines, events, etc. they will pass it to me, “Maybe you need this for school. It might be helpful.” Or “Probably you can get some inspiration from this.” They’re so thoughtful. And I think it’s really true; i have an amazing support system.I cannot thank Him enough, Alhamdulillah.
RAFFLES PRIVATO SPRING/SUMMER 2012 FASHION SHOW, 6TH APRIL, FRIDAY
Hottie alert!
I love the skirts!!!
Madly in love with this collection!
And this! Love it!
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