It’s holiday. Seems surreal but yesterday it really felt like a holiday. After few years suffering from stiff schedules, finally I got to visit Dufan. And it was a great one, a very unforgettable one. A lot of new friends with big smiles and warm hearts, I cannot ask for more. But then it slapped me back to reality that it’s really holiday. A bit of sadness and a lot of happiness stirred within me. Sadness? Why? Hm. I was really expecting to be able to join the regiment team for the 3rd batch outbound training, but hey, life isn’t always beautiful. It’s a bit saddening, and disappointing, but it’s a fair play. I guess I just wanted the task so much. And another little thing is that I wanted to see my beloved teacher and mentor. The last time I saw him, he was much more cheerful than he used to seem during the exam weeks, and I am grateful for that. I hope he enjoys his holiday more than I do. He is the type of guy who needs a lot of time for himself. I just wish there are a lot of people around him who’ll talk to him and chat with him about him. About his life. Not about others’.

It’s a blessing in life to have met a person like him. I learned a lot from him, and I still do. He taught me how to be at my most humble attitude as we strive to be better. Not the best, but better. He taught me that we should be thankful to people for helping us to become what we are today. He taught me to try delivering the best one should try to his/her students. He taught me to try seeing things in the students’ perspective and thus, understand them better. He taught me to focus in what people need, not what I want in life. He taught me to remember to give back what I’ve received from everyone. He taught me to answer the call, and paying the never-ending debts.

It’s because of the lovely teachers who helped me to become who I am today. It’s them who keep supporting me at my lowest times and conquer my fears. I guess it’s just time to do the same and follow their noble task.

Thank you, my teacher, for teaching me so much in such a short time. No words can describe how I want you to be happy instead of seeing you dedicating yourself to people’s lives. But then, you won’t be the humble teacher I know.

Thank you, my teacher, for 6 years mentoring and supporting in my life. For being my teacher, my father, my friend, my mentor, my brother, and my enemy. I just can’t get enough of you and miss you all the times.

Thank you everyone. And do remember, you guys won’t be here today if it’s not because of your teachers. So take time to step back and appreciate them with just a nod or a hug.