Grateful

Since I was officially a JC student, I knew that I would be in one hell of a ride. Everyone always say how A-level is much worse than O-level, but at the same time JC is also very fun. Now, I can surely confirm that this IS indeed true. Just as Hazel Grace said in 'The Fault in Our Stars'*, "You have a choice in this world, I believe, about how to tell sad stories. And we made the funny choice."
Well, JC life isn't really a tragic or sad story, really. Nevertheless, it can be quite depressing at times. But, I'm trying my best to see the silver lining in the clouds and be happier. i'm not that funny though ._.

My college tagline is 'No one is here by chance'. This line always reminds me to be grateful that I was actually posted into this college. It is true that SAJC was not my first choice, my ultimate dream school was actually ACJC. Until the last day, I was still contemplating whether to put SAJC or TJC as my second choice. TJC is better in terms of academics (considering the cut-off points) and I was certainly could have made it in to TJC if I put it as my second choice. But my gut-feeling made me put SAJC as my second choice because I feel that I will going to regret for the rest of my life if I get accepted into TJC instead of SAJC. So yeah, no one is in SAJC by chance. In one way or another, I've made my choices and worked my ass off during O-level to get into my beloved college. And because of this, I've met many kind people, slowly building friendship with many (Indonesians) that I never knew before. 

At the start of the year, I was heartbroken because of 3 rejections in a row. All these rejections came from the 3 CCAs that I wanted the most, so I was pretty devastated. However, on one fateful day, one of my seniors persuaded me to try applying for House Council. At first, I was very reluctant to do so, afraid to face another rejection. But after a long contemplation, I finally signed up. Long story short, that was how I end up being the vice-captain of my house. That was also how I met and made friends with this group of awesome people. I love every single one of 15th HC members, we have gone through shit and celebrated happiness together. Without house council, I won't be able to know them and may be we will stay being strangers. It seems that Proverbs 19:21 is true, "Many are the plan in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand". Yes, I could make plans, but God always has better plan for me. 

Recently, we just had our second event and it did not end up well. Many complaints were heard and my seniors didn't even try to sugarcoat their criticism. It was quite disappointing, I think. No, I'm not blaming the ICs of this event. This was everyone's problem, we were all in this together. But then, this kinda failed event means that the sales of grad night ticket sales will suffer. We have to work extra hard to ensure that everything will work extremely well. This is maybe the only way I can actually test my limits and breakthrough (yes, this is a part of 'Let it Go' lyrics), to step out of my comfort zone. 

For all these, I'm really really grateful. Even though all this means that many tight deadlines are waiting ahead, I'm happy about that. Many friends care and support me. The last few months of JC 1 won't be easy, but I believe I will survive because I have these people around me :) 

*The Fault in Our Stars is a good movie and an even better book (y)