Thoughts of a Nomadic One

My convocation ceremony was yesterday, May 25, 2007.
While the ceremony was long and the robes stifling hot, it finally sealed the end of my undergraduate studies.
To me, the ceremony was a mere formality. However, as I walked around beautiful summer Kingston to the 9 Birch pre-party, it dawned on me that this was the end of an era.

There would be no more pre-parties at 9 Birch, all-nighters in the ILC followed by Denny's, summer gatherings in Kingston, using undergraduate status excuse as an excuse when being stupid, etc.

It was especially sad when I couldn't imagine when would be the next time I would see certain friend. As I said my goodbyes at Ale House to friends who are leaving for Europe, back to their jobs or uncertainty, I think about all the joys and regrets that I've accumulated these past 4 years.

Regrets:
1. Never having spent a summer in Kingston.
2. Friends whom I've lost contact, drifted apart from or lost friendships due to reasons I don't think any of us remembers/cares that deeply.
3. Friendships that never got started or didn't have enough time to develop.
4. Bad timing- Sometimes it seems like certain things were meant to happen but something was always in the way.
5. My marks (haha)

Most cherished:
1. Best friends, good friends, any friends (especially Sci '07!)
2. Every moment I spent playing Foosball and procrastinating from doing work.
3. Getting involved with Year Exec, FREC Committee, EngSoc, APSC 100 PM, SOARB.
4. Pick-up soccer.
5. Being able to call up anyone and go out for breakfast/lunch/dinner within 15 minutes.
6. Quality and inexpensive establishments such as: Darbar, Toucan, JJs, Stooley's, QP, Swedish Beaver (I'll miss you Adam), Brass, Cambodiana
7. CSI/Star Trek with dinner (if dinner is Darbar, this event is called 'Starbar')
8. The feeling that your time and effort has truly made a positive impact to someone, no matter how small it is.

I want to thank everyone who I've gotten to know and who've helped me along the way. I wish them all the luck and truly hope I can keep in touch with as many them as possible.

Wei Tseng

B.Sc.E. Mathematics & Engineering
Queen's University