Heyy. I'm flying off to Shanghai tomorrow morning. I've never been there before, and I am somewhat excited. But it also means that I will have to say an early goodbye to some people, who will have left by the time I return on 30 Aug.

Went to send Grace off on 12 Aug, together with the breakfastablets. Sat around on the airport floor to write messages in and decorate her farewell card. There were many people sending Grace off, and it felt rather weird to say goodbye and know that it will be months before we see each other again. Yet this is only one of the first farewells, and many more will inevitably follow.

Gah. I guess a change of environment is always good. Rotting at home does get a little monotonous after a while. Sometimes moving a little apart is good for relationships too. Getting away from each other and gaining some new experience elsewhere will add a little spice to the conversation. Or else we will all eventually bore each other to death talking about the same things over and over again.

Part of me looks forward to this change. The interesting array of courses, the independence of living alone, a new city to explore, and even the presence of four different seasons should be enough to make me feel like time couldn't move quickly enough. But there are still moments when I wish these carefree days could go on forever. We'll never have another half as long, or half as empty of responsibilities. And then there's all the people and things I love: family members, steadfast friends who have cheered me on when I felt depressed, kites with long swirly tails that I see in the sky over the field when I walk home from the MRT station, even the squishy toys that take up space on my bed. Gah. It's so difficult to let go.

I know it's only four years, with lots of breaks in between. And I want to meet people and explore and study and grow. But what will I do without all the friends I've had since ever so long ago? Who am I going to SMS when I'm depressed? Who is going to answer my cat-greeting with a meow? Who will I skip down the corridor with when I'm feeling hyper? --

Haha. I think my mood has passed and I am once again my ridiculous self. I'm not sure if that is a good thing. ^^;; But it's true that I will really miss everyone when I go to Uni in September. We must all keep in touch no matter how busy we become. *hugs* Love you guys!