Change

Last time when I was in secondary school, I could run pretty well but score none in pull-ups, now it seems like the complete opposite; run like hell only to get a borderline pass for my Individual Physical Proficiency Test but score well for my pull-ups, I wonder what went wrong to my body over the years, or was it simply my mentality that dragged me down?

The last few weeks was pretty scary, my elbow and shoulder joints emanated cracking sounds when I did my usual pull-up routine, now that I think about it, I actually did fracture both my arms when I was a playful little boy; not simultaneously of course, but it would be funny to see both my arms in plaster cast at the same time, makes everyone wonder what I did to myself, haha. Then again, it happened almost two decades ago, I sure hope it has nothing to do with it since I will be continuing with my training regime.

My favorite subjects back then in lower secondary was the humanities; geography and history, then english became my forte in upper secondary, but one thing was for sure, I hated art with a passion. Now, I am amused by the things I do for a living; the arts and creative industry, ah how much my interests have changed over the years.

Dad used to tell me that my interests cannot keep me alive in a competitive society like Singapore, monetary affairs talk the talk in my family, secondary and mundane issues like personal interests usually find their way around the younger generation through pep talks to encourage people like me, to pursue it.

I am turning 23 next week, though much of my life have been underachieved as compared to the people I have met thus far, I am glad that I have been true to myself in pursuing my own interests, of course with the company and support of my family and close friends.

I cannot say for sure that I am the same person as I was when my friends first met me, especially those from the distant past such as my primary school friends, but I quote:

"Change is the only constant"

The people around me have changed, the environment around me have changed, I have changed; both mentally and physically, whether for the better or worse, you be the judge of my character.