A year and some
It had been a long absence, a result of many unconnected reasons. 365 and then some has been a good time, and also a new time. The past year has been a rite of passage, marked by milestones, both big and small. It was a time where I passed out of the hallowed halls of education, and tossed of the mortar board of pupilage. With that, the signalling of the true road of discovery.
Along the way, I chased a dream. I chased the faint outline of the clouds in the sky, and approached the faint silver lining, only to find myself back on the ground, for reasons I cannot control. Mission control checked in with reality to terminate all fly-boy dreams.
Then there was the brief affair of the first job. The frustration, the anguish, and certain realization. Certainly, the experience bruised the idealist in me. Perhaps, some wishful thinking on my part contributed to it, but at least I could say “I know better now”.
Know better of human nature and of immovable objects; which more often than not are of the inert variety. I’ll put in my pocket these valuable lessons , and endeavour not to turn into that which I loathed.
As I step out into the uncertain beyond, into the untamed jungle, I can’t help but feel excited, and invigorated. And to regain the lost discipline and honour I yearn for.
