Finally, the day that we are waiting for is coming! Well, I think I will share a lot this time! *felt too much* On the May 24th, I've finally graduated! Still remember that
feeling on August 26th, 2013, the first day stepping' in this city. Know nothing, so dumb, but full of excitement! Fortunately, I still feel excited whenever come back to stay in this city. Almost four years, spending my great time here. Tbh, I'm still quite surprised that the day that we are waiting for is finally coming and it's today.
I've read some blogs about graduation or even my friend posts in their social media about '4 years of battles fought' or 'having their tough times through this four years'. Well, I think Lady luck is always by my side! I really enjoyed this for years without any struggling thing! (except my personal problem :P ) University life were the best moments of my life. Mostly because of the peers I’ve met and the most caring Lecturers who would look out for me. For once I thought, I finally had people who believed in me, that I was meant for greater things. Really feel so blessed! But the day will come after all! I must prepare myself for this big day! The day that me and my buddies fell so great about our freaking graduation and also the day that made me feel sad that need to say goodbye to all of this.
I'd been chosen to give a speech to representing all the graduates. 'Dream come true' is the main topic in my mind at that time. I borrowed a word from someone who so inspiring for me. If your dreams aren't laughing with people around you, That's mean your dream isn't big enough. I literally spoke about we need to have a dream, as you know one of the Indonesia's words is Dream as high as you can. We shouldn't only have a dream, we need to believe that our dream will happen with our confidence in it. Last, no matter how you can, you need to make it happen.
Then... The high peak moment of that day is the announcement of Best graduates. I'm so happy and proud that I am the best graduates of my university graduation 2017. Truly, I thank every single person whom help me during my precious study time. Without you all, I'm nothing.
In this opportunity, I would like to write something like I did on my thesis.
Dad: you are my world. You have taught me what true love is; what it's like to have a soul mate. All I want in love, is what you and mom have. taught me to have high expectations and to never be afraid to be the best version I can be. Your main priority is us. Thank you for being the one man in my life who always has my back no matter what. For every things you have done in for us in your life, Thank you. I will always remembering you. This is for you. Mom: you are the light of my life. All that I am, all that I hope to be, I owe to you. You taught me what it means to love unconditionally and how to work hard for something I am passionate about and to never ever, under any circumstance, give up. You show me that hard works amounts to success, but your success means nothing without a strong family; money doesn't buy you happiness, the people you surround yourself with does. I can't thank you enough for all you do for me.
Big Sister :Thank you for being my role model. You're not only my sister, you are also my guiding light, my defender, and my help in time of need. You amaze me day in and day out with how compassionate you are for the people you love and the things you love. Thank you for being there when I need you the most, for respecting my life choices, and for being the wind beneath my wings.
Bro-in-law: Thank you for being the gentleman she deserves, and the type of man my family has always hoped she'd end up with.Thank you for being yourself around our family and joking around with us like we've known you forever. Thank you for being patient, goofy, kind, caring and sweet towards my sister, and for making her the happiest she's ever been.
Big Brother: We both have come a long way. Even though we don?t talk much, even though we don't hang out together, even though we don't spend a lot of time with each other, I know from the bottom of my heart that my brother will always be there for me when I holler. Thanks bro. anw thanks to my future sis-in-law as well for coming my graduation and the special 'CUMLAUDE' gifts! :)
Little Sister: Thank you for being my first best friend. You may think I don't like you sometimes because of all of our bickering, but that will only make us stronger in the end. Bickering aside, you take care of me like I am one of your own. You are so brilliant, beautiful and kind (most days) and I can't wait to see the woman you become. Thank you for playing a strong woman role in my life.
Well, they said I'm the main role on our graduation day, but can't disagree about it! I truly thank for those who came to my graduation with so many flower bouquets and gifts! I can't mention your name one by one actually a single congratulation is more than enough but you guys put so much effort and even making handmade gifts to me. AND the most important! The letters! This maybe is the happiest moment for me to receive these touching letters! Thanks all of you :)
Thank you all for being my biggest supporters. Thank you all for loving me. Thank you for all the opportunities you guys have given me in order to reach the utmost success. Thank you all for teaching me how to love. Thank you for giving me people to look up to. I can't ever say this enough, but thank you. Looking back, wearing the mortar hat and receiving my degree or even becoming a top student was only just a dream, but my 19 years old, self would never imagine that one day can standing where I am today. And yet, I’m here. If I could turn back time and guide my younger self; I would tell him that he’s doing a pretty awesome job. I would tell him to block out every single piece of negativity said to him. I would asked him to put his head up and feel good about himself. I would lastly tell him that every setback is not the end of the road, because every setback is an opportunity for him to get back on his feet to chase his dreams.
Yourself, SWO
