I am Sof.

Nobody likes the feeling of saying goodbye to the beloved people/things. Man, it’s been harsh.

A few months ago I bid farewell to my own piano for the first time and yesterday I said goodbye to a huge bag of clothes of mine as I dropped them at the Salvation Army donation place. Some of them were bought before I came to Canada and had been with me for all these years. They are just gone now. Gone. At least I know they’ll still make me smile when they are worn on a little African child’s bare body. And today, I said goodbye to my shelfless locker which I used for two years; while taking all the pictures down I knew I’ll never put them up there again. My locker has been great, it’s comprehensive enough for my whole body without bending any part. Needless to say I also said goodbye to many familiar faces which I have no idea if I’ll ever see again. By the Monday after the coming one, I’ll say goodbye to Woburn forever and in less than 20 days I’ll say goodbye to this area I’ve been living for almost 5 years ever after I landed in Canada. Other than feeling sad, saying goodbye means one other thing: a fresh start.

I’ve somewhat figured out my tentative plan for the summer. Get another job during weekdays; take driving lessons and hopefully get G2; read and learn lots of music; lots of beach going, lots of downtown visiting, lots of swimming and exercising and milk-drinking so my hands and myself can get stronger. Come to think of it, this is the first summer which I don’t have it exactly planned out. Take me out, take me out, take me out.

So I finally got the chance to read the comments in my yearbook because I’d been lazy to bring it back everyday until today. Comments are very heart-warming. Some people wrote about the admiration of my passion towards piano, and this made me feel guilty for the times I got lazy and not practising and really provided me a boost to aim higher and always work super hard towards the things I love. Thank you for giving me that kick. And also, some mentioned about reading my blog while I had no idea they were reading. I’ll always keep this blog going. =) …. and everybody should get a blog! because it’s the most convenient way for others to know how you are doing.

English exam went well. I chose the 3rd topic because I had a lot of reference from the text for that one compare to the 1st one and also, there was word I didn’t understand in #2 and I had no dictionary with me. One more exam (calc) to go and I’m done. Whoohoo.

My room doesn’t look like a room now. Big boxes on the ground filled with books and scores ready to be sealed for moving. While I was going through my books, I realized hey I’ve actually read quite a few books this year. That made me feel better and not so unaccomplished.

I downloaded one of Eason Chan’s old album, and it’s soundin’ nice. I love his voice and how he’s so into it when he sings - and at least he doesn’t go outta tune like *some* pop singers. I’m considering a new layout soon.