I couldn't help myself. I had to pun.
Today I paid my first visit to my alma mater, UBC, for the first time (to my limited recollection) in almost two years. It's funny how much things can change in that span of time. I felt so out of place, so disconnected, and...older. Silly thing to say since I am older, but it really hit me as I walked across the campus.
I didn't feel like I had ever been a part of it, and to be fair, I never really was. Other than going to 99% of my classes (astronomy lectures were offered online, ok?), I was pretty much the person who left the moment lecture finished to catch a bus and get home ASAP. There was minimal socialization except in smaller classes and I made rare visits to the student union building where all of my friends were hanging out at some time or another.
I know the underlying reason as to why this was, and for the first time since this blog's fruition, I will keep that private. I also cannot let myself regret what did not happen, though I know I could have made the most of it. But what good is 500 facebook friends when all you need is five real ones?
It's come full circle. Today I went to UBC to go to the School of Music for a voice coaching session. The first time I visited that building was to audition for the opera program in April 2004. The chapter that I closed that day has reopened, and boy do I have a long way to go before I reach the level for which I aim. Thirteen days!
That makes two of us on the "No, I did not enjoy UBC" boat. Glad I hopped off!
ReplyDeleteaww, Giosy, you did visit the SUB occasionally. Remember how you gave me money to buy Starbucks goodies for people? The times that you did visit, you made an impact. Quality over quantity, my dear. Nagligivaget!
ReplyDeletelol RaeRae, that was in 4th year and only because I was a research assistant for a psych study!
ReplyDeletebut very sweet of you to say nonetheless. nagligivaget to you too!