After 'resting' for a good 8.5 months, I've finally come to the end of freedom. Ever since I stepped out of the examination hall in April 2012, it had been one of the best 8.5 months I've ever had. I'll not repeat the things I've done over this period, but this period had indeed made me quite happy, though the days of uncertainty in job-hunting were sometimes disappointing.
Everyone around me had expressed their envy with such a long freedom before employment, so I've cherished each of all those afternoons when I could read myself away or when I slept till I wake up naturally on weekday mornings. And it is precisely because I've slowly gotten used to the slower pace of life, that I'm not sure if it would take long for me to re-adjust myself to the pace of working life.
At various gatherings all these months, I've had no lack of friends who'd have a thing or 2 to say about their work or colleagues. As much as I do not want my working life to be as dreadful as some of theirs, I'm not sure how far the optimism in me can take me. But I'll try to maintain a happy balance.
As I begin work tomorrow, I'd have new expectations for myself; new goals to fulfill; and new people to meet. I'll be living my life more responsibly, and bid goodbye to the 吃喝玩乐 mentality. Freedom may end temporarily for now, but more meaning in life will be in store in the days ahead.
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Sidenote: My last week of holidays
1. Quietly ushered in the New Year in front of the TV with channels of countdown concerts.
2. Gathered with the squadmates twice in the week. Always a warm feeling.
3. Caught Les Miserables (movie). I'd still prefer the musical's better vocals, but I also enjoyed the movie effects, an advantage over a stage production.
4. Cleared my backlog of HK dramas.
5. Clearing my 1Q84. I'll definitely finish the novel within the next few days.
6. And mentally preparing for a change in lifestyle.
人生是黑白的.
6:47 PM <3
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