Fading into some past memories, it’s interesting to know there are many first times in my life.
First time (chronologically)…
… lying to my mom that I wouldn’t swim in the kindergarten.
… holding my kindy’s classmate hand to zoo.
… got punished by tuition teacher by eating the chilis, she said i talked back.
… rewarded with a Barbie doll in Std 1, scored third place in class.
… got slapped by dad, cuz I played with the two silicons (bra) in dept store.
… doing public speaking in Std 4 - English poem.
… attempted commiting suicide and discovered by the principal.
… punished by form teacher, I pulled the prefect’s tie and drag him to run along.
… naive to believe I could gain his love if I helped him to do homework.
… then, 1996 - fascinated by the power of Internet - chat, chat and chat…
… know what is french kiss.
… to know what is ‘break up’ and ‘heart-broken’
… on a trip with bunch of good friends to Port Dickson & Penang.
… A guy made me happy by vandalising the resort’s room curtain. (err, bullshit)
… Attended rave party in ‘99-00 Millenium new year eve
… crying because best friend left overseas for studies.
… receiving a letter from this guy - the one and only guy that wrote to me.
… studying in a college, don’t know head and tail and what’s the direction.
… knowing life is not the same again after receiving Christ as my personal saviour.
… working in big corporate, encountered good and evil people.
… praying hard for Uni admission.
… prayer answered -preparing trip to Melbourne to pursue higher education.
… staying with a Caucasian, a musican as well as mechanic.
… Feeling extremely lonely, received help from Drummond and stayed there til graduate.
… Cooking for non-family members.
… Fell in love with another Caucasian.
… tour guiding cum interpreter to Chinese tourists.
… having fun inside the helicopter, flying around Great Ocean Road.
… wearing graduate gown.
… buying my own brand new car.
… driving on the road by myself with fears.
… public speaking in front of customers at a must win situation.
… receiving bonus from employer.
… more first times coming on its way.
There are a lot of first times in my life, of what I could recall so far. One day I can look back and say ‘hey girl, there are still many ‘first time’ to hit, be cool, be calm, and be yourself.’
Let’s cherish the ‘first time’.