The end of the journey II

The culmination of 2 years of anticipation....

I couldn't really say that I've put 101% of yearning into its launch, but as I'm about to read through the last book of the series now, I must say I do feel bags of emotions in holding on to the tale that's provided me with lots of companionship in Edinburgh. How apt.

I think I will really miss Harry for his inspiration in harnessing my belief in fairytales even as I grow older with each day.

For assuring me that courage can triumph over insecurities and fear.

As I'm about to lift the cover and charter towards the full-stop to the end of Harry's journey, I'm beginning to feel a huge sense of inertia...

Sigh.

I wish there is some S.O.P. for detachment.

The end of the journey.....

The culmination of 3 years of work....

I couldn't really say that I've poured 101% of my heart and soul into this, but reading through the end result of the thesis now, I must say I do feel bags of pride in the work that I've produced over the past couple of years.

I think I will really miss my supervisor for all his guidance and encouragement in boosting my confidence as I falter along the way.

For assuring me that things can be done if I work harder.

As I'm about to put a full-stop to the end of this chapter, I'm beginning to feel a huge sense of inertia...

Sigh.

I wish there is some S.O.P. for detachment.

夢見周杰伦

Last night, I dreamt of many dreams.

I dreamt that I was watching Slamdunk (the anime) with Jay Chou, and he revealed that he has a Youtube account and his username was Blue.

Then, I dreamt that I was walking on an overhead bridge without fence.

I'm starting to feel quite sad about leaving Edinburgh....:(

Anyway, we finally did some touristy things here before we come home. How touristy is touristy? Does taking pictures count?

A little place where we have great breakfast and sinful carbonara

Overlooking Princes Street

So long Edinburgh....

Yayapapaya

At the Castle

Not very happy about the queue

FAT FACE ME

I'm only beginning to appreciate taking shots like this, makes me look slimmer.

And something that I've bought, like a graduation present for myself.

Neverfull MM

A little too self-indulgent? Maybe, I'm starting to have post-purchase guilt...but anyway, a woman can have never enough bags.

無奈何？

熟悉的归属感，眼看就要降落在手中。

可是，这是我这些日子以来，所学习去熟悉的归属感吗？

有点害怕，即将重新学习的感觉。

Departure Point

Sometimes, you don't need to always have to meet up with friends.

Even if it meant not having seen each other for about a year.

All it takes, is just one phone call.

And times apart are just as good as gold.

Saying goodbye to my best friend Agnes was very depressing. She had been a friend, a sister, even a mother all rolled into one for me in Edinburgh.

Poignantly, saying goodbye to her bore the significance of having to bid farewell to Scotland all together.

After about 4 years here, I'm finally able to say:

"Folks, I am coming home."

Working my socks off over the past fortnight resulted in the sweet production of my 243-pages thesis that I just handed in to my supervisor today.

And I think he's happy with what he saw. So the go-ahead for me to book my flight home.

Somewhere sometime over the next month, there will be one less lonely soul in Edinburgh, and one more happy family in Singapore.

But ironically now, I'm feeling a rather mix bag of emotions.

Maybe I'm just too overwhelmed with the fact that this is it, one major chapter of my life is coming to a close.

But you can bet I am darn sure looking forward to the next.