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I went back to AC today and am amazed at how many good memories AC holds - the people i've met, the things i did, the memories collected. it leaves me really really nostalgic, but i know that even if i were to have the chance to go back in time and relive it, i wouldn't. These things - once is enough. and the fact that you can only experience it once makes it beautiful. we have one chance, we take it and make the best of things. at the end of the day, it isn't the score from IB that is significant, but the people, the little moments - of helping each other with horrible math hl, chinese oral, science ias, taking breaks and having conversations over tehping and hello panda, spraying down the basha sheet after orientation sock wars, 'running' around school for morning jog, significant conversations at the astro, sac, the old amphitheatre, lying on the astro under the night sky, hugs, learning a ton of things from both peers and teachers.

today, mr farlow talked to me about being a salt and light. that talk is nothing unless your life and actions match up to your words. i shivered as he expounded on the bitter cold of winter, laughed as he recounted little things about school and life, as he excitedly shared about his two grandsons and how he was going to take them out for walks, hear them talk, and "roll about in the grass" with them. he shared about how he is really content with his job and watching us grow from the point we start classes, and beyond school - watching us bloom from a distance. he's such a contented, joyful and genuine man, with such a passion for life, God's will and the people around him. it has been my blessing and my privilege to have been taught by him. he still drinks weird healthy things - today was a bright purple-ish pink juice. it had beetroot in it.

mdm angela ong asked how school was, how life was - encouraged me to travel a lot and make use of the opportunity and time while they last, because once work comes in life'll be different. i asked her if she ever regretted her decision to go into teaching. she said no. that it is the job for her. she gets to spend time with her sons as well, which she appreciates and she enjoys teaching. she said i probably would too - once i get into it. we parted with a hug and she told me not to pick up any bad habits while i'm there.

it was a really really good two years, i wouldn't choose to have been anywhere else.