Adventure Beckons!!

For if love is the ocean, on which sail the brave,
We should welcome the storm winds,
And the wind driven waves.

This Thursday, 15th September 2005, I will be leaving the hot tropical Malaysian shores for the English city of culture and education, Oxford. This will be my 2nd stint at a university after my short spell at UKM. I have to admit my stint at UKM had thought me a thing or 2 on what to expect upon arrival at OBU or Oxford Brookes University. Even now, I’m being muddled with many questions from different quarters. Am I ready with my packing? Am I finally ready to leave home? Am I ready for the adventure of a life time?

The answer I have to say is a resounding ‘Yes’! I do not know yet what Oxford holds for me, but, I dare say I go with renewed enthusiasm and a much needed boost of courage and determination, albeit all these feelings were not foreseeable a just a mere few weeks ago. I go to Oxford to complete my degree. And yet, despite many people believing that a law degree is probably a path to ultimate boredom and monotony, I challenge myself to be different from the ‘norm’ (although the ‘norm’ is hardly accusable of being boring). Adventure beckons for the brave!

Will I miss my nasi lemak? Will I cry for my mee rebus? Maybe I will. But, in the mean time, I’m all set to go.

Yes! Yes!

Arriverdici! Bon Voyage! Au revoir! Selamat tinggal and finally, farewell to all who cares to know me and to others who put so much effort to do the contrary.

To those who wish to be there in KLIA, I will be checking in around 9p.m. You may come around 8.30 p.m. But, I have to warn you that I may not have any time to chat as time is at a premium. Thus, I shall not fret if you do not make it. However, your presence will be duly appreciated. Please attend with only smiles and laughter. If you must bring tears, then let it be tears of joy and hope for a better future.