For the longest time, I thought myself to be stronger than most. I refuse to tear, was proud of my arguments, and never let the opposition wear me down.

Because is it not the strongest person also the one who can show the least emotion ? Is it not a sign of weakness to wear your emotions on your visage ? Due to these beliefs, I was able to gain some notable successes. But was foolishly proud of them.

Today, I am a firm believer and advocate of emotions and feelings. Yes, be cold and calculative by all means, but also know the right time to show your emotions. The general public will never be won over by someone who seems unmoved and untouched by the normal wonders in life. The board will never be happy with a director who is oblivious to human feeling. Now I believe that the strongest person is the one who KNOWS when to let their emotions and feelings show. They know exactly what face to put on and when to put it on. They not only know what is advantageous to them but more importantly know that it takes a very strong and brave person to put their emotions in the public. Because, that is a challenge. Yes, I have feelings and I am not afraid to show it. Yes, I have emotions yet I am still capable of everything.

CKBear and DamBear left today. Not many of the whole group of lousy freshers are left. I was beginning to wonder at the start of the year if I would still find the whole concept of living in a college interesting and fun. Turns out I did. But only because I had a whole lot of little angels to show me how.

I would like to dedicate this post to them. Them who have helped me so much and taught me so much about life this year. I would have been nothing without them. I would also like to record my greatest thanks here to EddieBear, for making the family portrait happen. You are a champion.

Someone told me "People come and go in your life". I wonder, when can we ever forget about the going part ?

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