Saturday, July 12, 2003

Refreshed to Start

I’ve been back in London for almost 2 weeks. Been up and about pulling things together. Got most of them sorted. In between I enjoy and marvel at the vast splendour London boasts herself for being able to offer. I missed some of them and only discovered most of them. My favourite spots are undoubtedly Camden Town - the hub of the weirdest of the weirdos and the breathtaking afterdark view along Southbank - one which a romantic would certainly fell in love with. You never know what an event might do to you. It may turn your life around in a way that u'd never had imagine possible. I grew to love London immensely from being away. Before, i hated it. Living in London is very hectic, in IC it's stressful. The combined effect : it simply got under my skin after a period of perseverance and there's no telling of how much I had longed to escape it all. I guess Melbourne was a break for me. It gave me the space I needed to at least breathe, to revive my vital signs and to unearth myself once again. By the way, I did quite well in Oz. In IC it's the unthinkable. Although i must confess that I have been doing rather well the 1st 2 years in IC, the final 2 years is a killer and the determinant to the class of degree I would graduate with. Had I stayed for my 3rd year, I dont think I'd have secured a 1st for the 3rd consecutive year. In a somewhat bizarre manner, I find that the intensity in IC.. reassuring. The challenge to obtain a 1st is so great it confirms education of the highest quality. On a more personal note, it's one of those self contentments I'm addicted to as with Add Maths in secondary school and the 5km run. I'm not quite sure what I'm trying to prove or who I'm trying to impress but one thing for sure is that it makes me feel happy, boost my already big ego (says who only men have ego??? haha) and most importantly, knowing that I'm still doing ok in something I prize for having been so-to-speak quite good at, keeps me grounded. All these and more are the reasons why i think returning to London is a wonderful thing. The financial issue and stress level aside, Imperial London is the place to be... oh well for me it is!

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