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The transition.

21 things that I've done/experienced when I was 21 in no particular order.

1. Passed Year 1 smoothly. Am still very grateful for that.

2. Had my first taste of working in a Law Firm. Was fun in a way and very challenging.

3. Went for a road trip to Malacca. My maiden trip.

4. Went to Ipoh by KTM. Again, my maiden trip.

5. Got a scar on my calf courtesy of a hot iron. Cos I sat down on the bed to iron. Lesson learnt.

6. Discovered a fondness for online shopping. *nudges Wai Yi*

7. (related to point 6) And later found out that a bunch of my friends back home are ALOT more into online shopping as compared to me. :P

8. Had to make serious financial plans and decisions for the very first time. UK. Education. The like.

9. Experienced losses of loved ones. Dearest ah ma and my lecturer.

10. Finally own a pair of 4-inch-heels.

11. Could step out in a dress and feel less awkward. :)

12. Experienced the first itch to get myself a DSLR after gloating at all the fantastic pictures it could capture. Love details.

13. Fell in love with maxi dresses and bodycon dresses.

14. Eyesight became worst after 3 years of stable degrees in both eyes. Booooooooo.

15. (related to point 14) Hence, seriously considered going for Lasik surgery.

16. Faced with one of the biggest dilemma in life - Which university to choose? Believe, me, its not that simple.

17. Esprit phases sort of ended. Which is good cos I tend to always buy something whenever I step into the store.

18. Received my very first postcard from a dear Alethea Tang. :)

19. Never thought I'd see the day that Dad finally, finally decided to dye his hair. LOL.

20. Celebrated my first birthday away from home. I think Mum felt really sorry for me so I got 2 birthday gifts that year. :P

21. Last but not least, learned to appreciate the ones closest to me; my family and friends. :)

Today I blow 22 candles. And I don't feel a day older. :)

F21?

"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."

Mark Twain

In loving memory of Mr. Ananth

A wonderful lecturer, friend and mentor has left us on 01.03.2010.

Mr. Ananth was a caring and fun-loving man, who possess a smile that could light up an entire room and whose voice could wake up an entire sleepy lecture hall, literally.

Mr. Ananth had the eagerness and spirit of a 23-year-old who is still inquisitive about the world, always ready to listen to whatever story or problems that we had to share with him.

But the trait that made him stand out was, I believe, his uncanny ability to connect with every single one of his students. I am sure we all have our own special and personal memories together with him etched in our minds.

Mr. Ananth has left an important legacy to us. He wanted us to be happy and to enjoy our lives as students to the fullest without compromising our duty, that is studying. He made reading Law all the more enjoyable and easy with years of teaching experience while bringing in his own brand of humour.

Mr. Ananth, it is too late to say thank you at this point, I know, but I have to say this because you deserve it in every way.

So, thank you, Sir, for being a part of my life, for making my day after every class with you.

I am so thankful to have known you.

I am so grateful for the knowledge that you have imparted in me.

I will miss your story times. I will miss your jokes and humour. I will miss you teasing me about my sneezing, and wondering if you were related to me when you sneezed.

Your place in this world, and as our lecturer, is irreplaceable.

You will be sorely and dearly missed by us all.

May you be treated like the Rajah that you so deserve to be up there in Heaven.

Rest in peace, Sir.

Love,

Jessica