The Reality of Leaving School

"Ugh, I hate school! I can't wait to finish school!"

Admit it, you said that a lot of times. Myself included.
I once held a very deep hatred towards my previous school, but never have I ever thought I'm going to miss it so badly.

I used to believe that life after school would be so much better. Not having to wake up early in the morning and getting ready to go to school. Those who went to boarding school might have had their school lives even harder. But thing is, I just don't seem to enjoy my after-school life.

In short, I really miss my school days.
The thing I miss the most about my schooling days is looking forward to something. Back in school, I was always looking forward for something, whether lunch or school holidays. Now, every day is a holiday to me. There's nothing to get excited about, which - in turn - makes a whole day... boring.

As I walked onto the stage to receive my graduation certificate, it was as if I was struck by memory. Suddenly, I see all the years that have gone by. I could have shed a tear, questioning where all the years have gone. But, times fly, so there's no turning back. As sad as it seems, that's the reality we all have to face.

Quite some time ago, I visited my primary school SK USJ 12. I was there from 2008 to 2011, where I finished my UPSR. There was no one at the guardhouse, and the gate was opened wide, so I went in.

I left my bicycle at the Principal's drop-off point, and walked around the school premise. Starting from my very first class all the way to the canteen. Needless to say, I was trying very hard to resist my tears, when suddenly there was a flashback to the times when I wore a white shirt tucked into dark blue trousers. Climbing a hill during recess, running about all over the place, sitting at the tapak perhimpunan waiting for the usual morning routine, and getting into trouble countless amount of times - whether alone or with friends. Sigh, good times....


Thing is, when I was in SK USJ 12, during my final years, I could've sworn I hated it. But, that short trip down the memory lane proved that I was wrong. I miss those days. There's just something about school years that I couldn't explain, but I really miss them. Both during my time at primary school and high school. I'm pretty sure a lot of older people will tell you that you will miss school, and they are right.

So kids, if you're reading this and still in school right now, please enjoy it. LIVE your school life to the fullest, because once you're out into the real world, you WILL miss your school days, no matter how much you say you hate it. If there is a photography session in your school, don't AVOID it. You will regret it much later. It's alright if you're naughty in school, at least you'll have stories to tell. Just don't be a large-scale criminal! Make some friends,socialise with teachers, whatever. Because, you'll only go through this ONCE, so don't waste it. Don't let this be something you'll regret. Okay?

Well, that's it for now. All I'm left to do is get my driver's license, find a part-time job before going to college.

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