I had the freedom of choice whether or not to read. But I chose to open that webpage anyway. And I felt the jab, although I’m pretty sure it wasn’t intended that way but I felt it. That nagging feeling that burns you. ha.ha.ha. Totally asking for it by reading. Sometimes I really wonder why do I still care so much.
Finally, my website is up and ready! Friends looking for a convocation shoot, look nowhere else! Drop me an email at alexgohfotography@gmail.com :)
No matter how things play out this summer, I believe it’s gonna be meaningful.
Here’s to a good summer! ;)
Typed this a week before I ended my attachment and a couple of weeks before I left Troyes for my final trips around Europe. Never gotten around to publish it until now.
” Next week is officially the last week of my attachment before I pack my bags and jet off for the final leg of my tour around Europe. It has been quite a journey so far. I have visited some amazing places and met people who have painted colours into the picture when it’s all dark and gloomy outside.
Looking at FB photos, I’m sure everybody back home is coping well and enjoying life as it should be, less the rainy weather that takes our sunny island by storm at this time of the year. With all that I’m missing out on (gatherings, free starbucks, 1for1 filet-o-fish/nuggets), I’m sure my friends and family are enjoying them on my behalf! Speaking of friends and family, I sure do have loads to catch up with when I touch home ground.
As for Europe, I really can’t bare to bid you farewell, together with all your beauty,cuisine, people and memories that I have gained here. There’s so much to you that I was not able to fully appreciate in 6 months. I don’t think I will be back to visit, at least not for a long long time (and esp when the plane tickets are so #@%! expensive flying from Spore). I will be jetting off to explore the rest of the world before I return to say Hi.
With all the things, both tangible and intangible, that I have missed out on back home, I’ve gained. The opportunity cost presented me with an experience which allowed me to see the world and discover myself. On hindsight, I don’t think I have made the best out of my time in Europe. Then again, things usually looks simple and clear on hindsight. However, I don’t harbor any regrets and I believe I have done my best and life’s too short for regrets anyway. ;) What I do need to do now is finish my report and presentation and proceed to make the most out of my remaining time on this continent.
One thing for sure, I know that I will be suffering from post travel withdrawal symptoms upon my return to the not so sunny tropical island. It will take some time before I can adapt back to the fast paced Singaporean life. It doesn’t help that my next semester will be horrendous with lessons packed so tightly that it can make you choke and scream for help. But I believe I will be able to prevail and survive through it all!
I have a dream, I dream to bring the world to people. That simple. This European trip further affirms my decision not to be an engineer when I graduate (even though my prof asked me to consider a masters/PhD.LOL). I admit that I yet have not mustered enough courage to take that leap of faith and walk the road less traveled, but I believe in time, things will be clearer and I will be able to carve something out that will allow me to live my dream and change the world. I mean, that’s what we are here for right? To change the world and to make a difference. (: “
Wow, what optimism back then.haha.
It just struck me that major events will be taking place within the next 10 years of my life.
We’re going to graduate, find a job, change jobs, get married, purchase a house, build a home and probably have our first child.
We’re going to graduate, find a job, change jobs, get married, purchase a house, build a home and probably have our first child.
I can still remember that sunny morning as I rode on the streets of London. We had to wrap ourselves up like an Eskimo, leaving only our eyes exposed. We weave through the bustling traffic as the frosty London breeze lapped against our face. By the end of it, my nose was like a malfunctioning tap. Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral were some of our stops for the day. Best part of it? The bike rental was free, courtesy of my awesome host, Kit! ;)
(Oh, for the record, I was riding a Brompton. Attracted many pair of eyes along the way. What can I say, rich host and lucky me. haha)
On a side note, I should purge all these thoughts that has been running through my mind, at least until the exams are over. Not really in the mood to study these days. I shall blame it on the exam hall. I suspect they release sleeping gas (with delayed effect) into them so that you can’t study for your next paper when you leave. Hmmmmmm.
Oh oh oh, I want to log in a quote before it slips off.
“A picture is worth a thousand words, but a picture with a thousand words paints a story.”
One of the serene moments in an overnight train in Europe, cruising along as its passengers venture off to dreamland for an adventure. All is quiet except for the humming of the train on the tracks, and the occasional light from outside that illuminates.
