We did dress up too. When I asked my sisters how do I look? Both of them said, “dull.” Then, my husband interjected and said, “You are not going to be the center of attention for today.” That remarks was to tell me that my dressing was ok, I think.

As we stepped into the building, the first question that came to my mind was, “How many of them are Malaysians?” They were all dressed up and busy clicking their cameras. Friends were helping each others to ensure they look good when they are on the stage to take their scroll. Certainly, to ensure the mortar board is fixed tightly on to the hair.

Then, a huge sign board caught my attention. Many were queueing there to wait for their turn to take a photograph as the background. It reads, “The World Awaits…” . Immediately, I got excited and requested my sister to take a photograph, though my sister insisted that I could do it later. (Never take a photo in a hurry)

The theme, “The World Awaits” , the words are simple but with powerful meaning. It sends a message of the the importance and huge roles of the graduates when they step out from the compound of the university. It also gave the feelings that the graduates are now ready and challenges ahead of them are no obstacle! Although I was not one of them, I must admit that had a feeling that, “how I wish I am one of them!” (more…)