Change, the only constant in life.

The past 2 weeks of study at campus was refreshing but it wasn't exactly as enjoyable as what I envisioned it would be. Although the physical landscape of the familiar campus remains pretty much the same, other things have changed.

A part of me have always wanted to be young (at heart) like the uni students and to immerse myself in the interesting experiences they have. I thought it is just a pure wish that normal people would want, I mean, who wouldn't wish to go back to the most carefree stage of life?

However, the recent trips back to the campus made me realised that as much as I try to emulate, I will still be at the stage of life that I am right now. This made me realise that perhaps, a part of me is stuck at that stage of life 10 years ago, the most bittersweet one I ever had. It also felt as if I wanted to go back to campus to 'override' something that I was unhappy about, and to reminisce the happiest moments that I had.  

Then, I realised I have to accept changes - That I no longer have the same groups of friends over at the other side of the bridge to look for. That I cannot undo the not-so-happy experiences I had . That I cannot relive the fond memories I have missed. That I cannot start the next chapter of life if I keep re-reading the last one. 

At this present moment, I feel liberated, as if I managed to loosen the 'knot' that I had troubled untying all this while. It's time to be at the chapter that I should be at. 

'It is not an ending, it is just the point in the story where you turn the page.' 












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