EASB Graduation Convocation 2014

Dear Diary,

There's just too many things to update but I had little time to update. From Diniy's birthday treat, to my Graduation convocation and my recent short getaway trip to Batam. But first and foremost in today's entry, let me update on my Graduation convocation.

I was told by a friend to look the best on that day since it's my one and only graduation and I'll be getting my 1st class honours meritorious award on that day too. So, I woke up pretty early, as early as 0430 hours because I was afraid I won't have enough time to get myself ready.

Adik asking me which covered shoes of hers, I wanted to borrow.

 

And tada, I chose this.

My formal blouse and skirt.

My graduation robe + Aston University sash, of course.

And the graduation mortar board.

And frankly, I must thank Adik because my dressing from top to bottom is "sponsored" by truly hers. It was her working covered shoes that I used, her formal clothes as well as her formal skirt. Working in the laboratory doesn't require me to wear all these, so that's the reason why I didn't have any such formal clothing with me. Hehe!

My graduation convocation was held at NTUC Auditorium at One Marina Boulevard and I was supposed to meet my classmate at 0700 hours there. Head down together with Mama & Ayah even though the guests were only required to come in later but I wanted both Mama & Ayah to be able to grab a sit inside the auditorium since the guests seat was limited.

NTUC Auditorium.

The moment we reached the Auditorium lobby, we were told to register our name and to get our "queue" number to go up the stage.

 

And then we headed off to the "holding" room where all of us were there to get dressed and line up according to our own respective University.

My university !

 

The most important one: Safety pin! Which I forgot to bring on that day. Lucky, Isaac brought all of these or else, I wouldn't know how will I be able to pin up my Sash to my graduation robe. Lol!

 

Everyone all set and ready.

And that's me, my back view. Hehehe!

I think it was some sort of a bit long wait before we were called in to sit inside the auditorium room. And my feet was already hurting with blisters.  So I threw my shot on one side and stand like this while waiting. Lol!

After which, we were then ushered into the Auditorium. We were the first University to be ushered in. Music background were played while everyone clapped for us to welcome us in. Hehe! Felt so honoured. Hehe!

Followed by our lecturers who have taught us well.

The stage was sooooo slippery that I almost slipped and fall before having to shake hands with the Dean from Aston University. But thank thank god that I managed to "break" on time. Or else, it will be sooooooo freaking embarrassing. I would probably end up crying as well on stage. HAHA! But seriously, they should honestly do something about the flooring. Because Mama did mention that some almost fall too and there was this girl, who really fell!

And I think this plaque is beautiful.

I cannot thank everyone enough for everything honestly. This would not be possible with all your prayers and wishes for me as well as Him as well for making it possible for me. Alhamdulilah. Amin!

Till the next update. This week gotta be a short working week for me since I'm on leave today and half day leave on Wednesday & Friday. Weee!

XOXO,
Princess Azie Anni.

Convocation Briefing Day + Graduation Gown !

Dear Diary,

Last Monday, I had my convocation briefing in school. We were brief on the things to do and not to do during that day. Which I don't quite remember having such briefing during my Polytechnic days. Okay did we? All I remembered was putting on the graduation robe and going up the stage without having to bother about anything at all. (Just hoping I won't fall or slip while on the stage.) Okay, probably some important bits to remember like having to stand at the area that we are supposed to stand, to shake hand, receive the certificate with both hands, to smile and look at the camera. Hehe!

And the NEW thing about this convocation this time round was to 'bow' first when our name is called. Can I not bow please?  Because when a student did a demo on stage, his mortar board almost dropped. And that feathery fur thingy, got in the way, like seriously, right on the face!  So embarrassing! Hahahaha!

The briefing ended earlier than expected. And since I was early, I headed back to work. And my school had REAL Christmas tree put up the lobby. It's so pretty!

And of course, collected my 2 guest tickets for my convocation day itself. Hoorahhh!

 

 

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And yesterday, was my collection of my graduation gown. You can say, I was rather excited because I don't really care about the graduation gown, honestly, just the mortar board. I remember feeling a bit disappointed that our Polytechnic graduation doesn't require us to put on the mortar board. HAHA! So, paid $200 deposit and a $40 for the rental of the graduation gown. The $200 will be returned back upon the returning of the graduation gown.

I have this urged to keep the graduation gown, I mean more of the mortar board !! But, people told me I was insane to burn my $200 for just a graduation robe which I won't be wearing it anymore after the grad ceremony. HAHA! So okay, I shall have one photo shoot session with my family and D of course and that's it, return it back on the 15th.

The different University graduation gown coloured coded sash. And that's Aston University, the last one!

I was too happy after putting on the graduation gown. Remind me partly, of Emma Watson's graduation day. She definitely look so pretty with the mortar board on. I'll definitely have one Emma Watson's shot on that day. HAHAHAHA!

 

This is just the moment I have been waiting for. Somehow, I flashback to that very day when I was in Secondary 4, in the classroom. I remember my form teacher, Miss Fazlin, asking the class to pen down 5 important things we all want to achieve in life.

I remember writing passing my O'levels with 14 points as one of the point and the other was to enter University. And when I wrote that, I was hoping but at the back of my mind, I did not ever think that I'll be able to make it one day. But Alhamdulilah! Here I am now. Amin Amin! This would not be possible without everybody's doas for me as well as God's willing. Amin Ya Rabbal Alamin.

So these few days will just be me meddling around with that mortar board!

 

2 more days to my graduation convocation day!

XOXO,
Princess Azie Anni.

No D.

Dear Diary,

I was upset with D. So so so so upset that I almost cried when he told me he would not be able to make it for my convocation ceremony. He gave me so many "excuses" so as to not come. I mean yes, I don't want to force him BUT I just find that ceremony like this are so important! And you would want your loved ones to be there for you. Furthermore, it's a once in a lifetime event. It doesn't happen every year or not anymore of this year. Unless, I decided to do Masters after this, which I am not considering about it yet. Honours Degree is as good as killing me already.

I kept negotiating with him until we came to a point of a mutual agreement. Sort of. Both of us can really be difficult with each other sometimes.

Amma Appa, he calls my parents.

So, he won't be attending my graduation convocation ceremony BUT he is going to make it up for it by having a photo session with my family at my house. Lololols!  Actually, all I wanted was a picture taken with him with me wearing the graduation robe. That's all.

And I was thinking as well... I only have 2 tickets for the ceremony, 1 for Mama and Ayah each. So, even if he were to go for the graduation ceremony, he'll have to wait outside till the ceremony ends before we get to take a picture together. Plus, I don't want to tire him too much after his night shift. So, I told him to skip my graduation ceremony but to drop by at my house once he have enough rest on that day, just to take picture together since my family will be doing a family photo shoot as well. Hek hek hek!

So it's a win-win situation for now. And he better not oversleep or anything, else I'll don't know what else to feel anymore.  And re-reading back that conversation I had with him there. God, I don't know how this man can be as patient as that. He can even b me here, sayang me there in the conversation. Lol! Ever tolerating to my nonsense, my 'when I want something so badly, I want it to happen no matter what, no excuses' kind of behaviour and just everything about me. Lol!

Okay, let's just say we are ever tolerating to each other's flaws. Till here.

XOXO,
Princess Azie Anni.

07 Dec 14

Dear Diary,

It has almost been a month that I last updated this space. Basically so many things actually happened in November.

I met up with D's family for the first time during his Brother's wedding. His family was nice and welcoming except D himself.  Okay, it's not that he is not welcoming. He was. But let me put it this way. He isn't much of a people person because as much as I was told to stick to him throughout the occasion, there were few moments that he left me alone standing all by myself and I felt total awkward-ness because I didn't know anybody down there.

D told me to wear Dark Blue, which I did. I thought it was only him wearing Dark Blue but little did I know his family wore Dark Blue as well. Thank God I wore a brighter shade of Blue instead of my other darker blue. I was so afraid that his relatives might think I like sibuk-sibuk want to be part of the family when I'm actually just a "newbie."

And being woman, of course we tend to overthink. After the ceremony when D didn't text me. I almost died thinking, if his parents didn't like me or anything. Or probably they tell him to not talk to me anymore. Okay, sound so dramatic! Hahahaha! But I couldn't help it so I texted him. But the feedback came from D was rather positive. Alhamdulilah. Lol! Okay, enough of the wedding already.

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I am just a few days down for my Graduation ceremony, my Degree convocation. Half of me feel so excited yet, the other half of me is as good as subdued. I am excited because finally, after years and years of waiting, I will be able to graduate like Emma Watson did! Hahahaha! And I have been awaiting for eons to wear that graduation hat, that mortar board ever since my high school days! This is so sexciting!!! It has never came across my mind that one day I will be able to do this. Do a Degree. Complete it. With a First Class Honours, wearing that mortar board. Alhamdulilah.

And I feel a little bit down because I'm afraid if D won't be able to make it down to my graduation ceremony. Because that man have been giving me so many excuses after excuses not to come. Tsk!  But it will really mean a lot to me and will really make my day, more than anything else if he really comes for my Graduation ceremony. The idea of having all your love ones around on your special occasion is just way far too precious for me. And I would love to have our picture taken together on that day, so much so. 

Till here. Both my Manager and Secretary won't be around tomorrow and I'm taking over their work. On a lighter note, I'll be having my Graduation Convocation briefing tomorrow at school plus to collect my Guest ticket for the convocation. I guess this will be one of my last few times going to school before I will last step my foot on it.

 

I seriously hope D will come to my graduation. Please Ya Allah, make it happen.

XOXO,
Princess Azie Anni