I guess I really have somethings to be proud of. I've never been much of a slogger nor a workaholic. Then I get into uni and the life I knew changed. I met closer friends, built new relationships and started taking effort academically. I was one of those phase-changers. I despised math in school. Now it's just another avenue that needed pursuing. I've faced all these challenges and have come out alright. I've faced overbearing parents and secretive relatives (well that hasn't changed one bit, in fact it seems like it's gotten worse) who were making snide comments behind my back. I've never given them anything to talk about that may disgrace my name or sully the family's but people that just need to talk about anything and anyone will do so.

Anyway, I've given them something to talk about- provided they find out cos I'm not gonna tell. I'm the youngest to graduate with a Bachelor degree in both sides of my extended family (family consists of just mum, dad, the younger brother and me). And in the fastest amount of time too- two years. I've also gotten my Driver's License 2 years back and actually drive around pretty often instead of just keeping it as a keepsake in the bag. I've learnt many life trials and still do community service. And I'm interning already- without taking a break of more than two weeks in between the transition. On hindsight, I don't see why I should keep this degree thing all hush-hush, but I just feel that one aunt's boasting that her daughter got her degree (at 27 or 28) was not something other relatives took too nicely, I realise the ones who should know, know. Those who don't, don't need to. The friends and family who have stood by me recognise this degree more than anyone else.