2015 has been a blur year full of milestones, achievements, new beginings and change. To be honest, I'm not even over 2014 yet.
1. End of PRCP
I still remember the atmosphere in that lecture hall when all my batch mates gathered together to celebrate the end of our PRCP aka Intern aka end of poly life. I still remember the smiles and cheers everyone had on their faces. The day where our hard work finally paid off. There was a whole ceremony for us to commemorate the end. I still remembered how happy i was to finally reunite with my friends I haven't met in months and to meet my lecturer to get our final grade. I remember I couldn't stop smiling at the bittersweet moment that it was the last time I'd ever sit in a lecture theater in Ngee Ann. Taking pictures of this day was my favourite of all, because I believe that was where everyone was at their happiest.
2. HS Dinner & Dance
Prom left a bittersweet mark on me. It was possibly the last time where most of us would dress up, gather and just have fun with each other. But hey, I had a great time with my girls, getting ready and what not. Honestly, it wasn't as magical or as crazy as I'd expected, but it was definitely a highlight in 2015.
3. Graduation
At this point, I've come to realize that everything that is related to school this year is actually very bittersweet for me. Graduation just proved that 3 of the best years of my life passed by way to quickly. There are still days where I wish I'd wake up early, wear pretty clothes, put on make up and head to school instead of work. Poly left a huge impact on my life. Poly allowed me to grow as a person and allowed me to explore the person I wanted to be. Poly was where I met the best of friends, and poly was where I met the love of my life. I'm truly grateful and blessed with all the memories I've had in my poly days. And I'd love to repeat them all over again, anytime, anyday.
4. Bandung
Bandung was a great way to unwind on my first AL. It wasn't my faveourite shopping destination, but the view is just, MaashaaAllah, breathtaking. Well, at least I managed to get out of the country this year.
5. Work
Starting work has got to be one of the biggest change of my life. Getting used to colleagues, supervisors and responsibilities. It's my 8th month into the job and there are days where I absoloutely love what I do and of course there are days where I'd just want to drop everything and leave. Work sometimes feels like an emotional roller coaster but hey, life is a crazy ride. There are still days where I feel like I'm on attachment, all day, everyday. Only that my lecturers are no longer there to guide me. I'm still getting used to the job and I'm trying my best to learn everyday. I'm still trying to figure out the nurse I want to be. And of course I still have a lot of work to do on myself. Being a nurse is definitely something I don't regret doing. I don't know if I'll still be a bedside nurse in the long run, but hey, I still have a long way to go.
6. Being an NSF girlfriend
Okay, I know I don't blog about my relationship but this is one of the major changes that has happened this year. There are still days where I wish we were back in school and all I had to do was attend class to be able to see his face. I miss those times where life was just so much easier. Being an NSF girlfriend hasn't been the easy for me (or any other NSF girlfriend for that matter) but I'm still proud of us for getting this far. I hate how NS has limited our time together and honestly shift work isn't helping either. I'll always appreciate every minute I get to spend with him though our meet ups don't last long, I'll just have to take what I can get. Things are not going to get any easier, but hey, I'm pretty sure we'll pull through.
2015 has been full of new beginings and as much as exciting that is, it is honestly pretty exhausting. I'm never a fan of major changes and this year was just a never ending series of change. But through it all, this was a very memorable year. Alhamdulillah for everything that has happened this year. I'm not too excited about what 2016 has in store for me but who am I to stop time? I wish all of you a great year ahead, In Shaa Allah.
Until next time,
With love, Hannah xx
