So... today marks the end of March. Once today is over, it means that 1/4 of 2015 is gone. It also means that I only have 20 days left till I'm back to my busy life. Sigh. But okay, this holiday actually felt pretty long, so that's fine.
The past week had been one emotional rollercoaster ride, with us losing the most important man of our state - the founding father of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. On Monday, 23rd March, I woke up to news of his passing and I felt my eyes welled up with tears almost immediately. That sudden ache in my heart was unexpected, because it felt as though I have just lost a family member. But nope, I did not know Mr Lee personally, and neither did he knew me. Yet his death affected me a whole lot more than I expected it to... and I wasn't the only one. Many from the pioneer generations were seen to be tearing up on TV... yea, they're the ones who would feel more about the loss since they've seen how much Singapore has changed since independence day. I'm just really grateful to Mr Lee for everything that he has had done for us, and no words can express the gratitude and respect that I have for him. Really just want to say "Thank You", for everything. Rest In Peace, the father of Singapore :') There will never be another one like you; you're irreplaceable. I'm glad to be able to witness this moment because it is indeed a historical one. Although it was very saddening having to go through all of the mourning, I'm still glad to be a part of this. I'm really, really, really very proud to be a Singaporean :-)
Been wanting to go to the Parliament House to pay my last respects to Mr Lee but due to the long queues, I didn't manage to go in the end. However, I managed to pay my last respects to him on the day of the state funeral. Definitely didn't regret going even though it was raining, because I felt that it was necessary. Paying my last respects to someone who has done so much for us was the least that I could do. Glad that I went together with WH too! Finally went back to her house after 1year plus and I'm so glad that Pepper still remembers me :') But yea... It was really the final goodbye to Mr Lee... I believe he will want us to move on and keep bringing Singapore to even greater heights after a week of mourning too! Seeing how Singaporeans stand together and stay united to get through this tough period was really heartwarming :')
Anyway, results were also out last week, on Tuesday, 24th March. I'm just really happy and thankful for the results that I've gotten. Of course, thanks to my family and friends for their support too. Especially WH who has always been showering me with gifts and encouraging letters... I just feel so so so blessed :') Gotta rest well for the remaining of the holiday so that I can continue doing even better when school reopens!
Time for me to go back to watching 'Kill Me Heal Me'!!! Super in love with this drama right now *inserts heart-shaped eyes emoji* hehehe