So, three years later than I was originally supposed to, I finally got that diploma, complete with all the ceremonial grandeur that accompanies these kind of things. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I still kinda remember my setting out on my first day of ITE, with this end in mind.
Job done.
Interestingly, I heard no rendition of the overplayed Graduation song this time round.
Along the way, I’ve had a few moments I can be proud of and others where I could definitely have done better. I didn’t achieve everything that I wanted to, particularly with some people and issues but heck, I’m still here; ready to kick ass another day.
The obligation is National Service but the next major goal is a degree.
I ain’t done yet girl. So you gotta wait for a me a little while longer.
The more I go on, the more I find that people you meet tend not to stick around.
That’s because we’re all pretty set in our circles. There is no urgent need to find a new one.
So, when you do find a new circle or become part of a new one with others, hold on to that cos it says volumes about the potential your friendship or relationship has.
That is why goodbyes are hard sometimes. You meet people who you want to stick around. But life gets in the way.
You don’t want it to happen but it happens. You drift.
That’s life.
They say, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making plans.”
Something like that.
So whether it’s yourself drifting away or you see others drift away, sometimes you can do nothing but to pick up your bags and be on your way, continuing on your journey.
Point is, if you meet special people in your life, try to stick around but if the fates decide otherwise, you just have to keep on keepin’ on.
‘Tis a shame when they do leave though.
