So I Graduated

This is the end.

Or not so as people believe: graduation is the beginning of a new era, a new life. But, what can I say? When something ends, something else begins, emerges, continues on. No one on earth really stops living, don't we? Our deeds go on and on through generations. And so when we leave a place or stop a task, that task is a part of us now and the memory of us is ever remembered.

Not only have I graduated from the Ohio State University, but I have also learned about life and its purpose. Is this a claim too bold to be written by a bachelor graduate? I should ask instead, is the most brilliant man alive not too bold to claim the same? Knowledge and science, they both are wonderful things, if not, I wouldn't have gone to a University and pursue a degree in science. But my point is that knowledge and all its wonders could never fully answer the questions of life's purpose because like us, this world is a creation. A creation that could only wonder in awe, understand a little and reflect the beauty of our Creator. Thus, through the 5 years of science drill, I have known and loved my God better.

"I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you". 

-Job 42:5

I have, too, graduated from overcoming my fears and admitting my vulnerability. I have graduated from sinking the bitter medicine in as well as from taking leaps of faith. What else could it be if it was not for the grace that was given to me that I was to fight against self-righteousness, pride, greed and jealousy. For I was drowned in a pool of tears when He raised and taught me to walk again as a new born babe.

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast" 

-Ephesians 2:8-9

Here's to a new beginning.

I have to confess that the idea of leaping into the "real world" terrifies me. But here's what I lay my hope upon: I have just arrived at chapter one of the most exciting story. A story which the proceeding chapter tells a more exciting story than the one before. To the people I left, know with all your hearts that as an elephant, I never forget. And to the people who I am yet to meet, you are about to become a part of my story, and my story in yours. There must be a reason of why our lives collide and perhaps part. God has everything in His master plan.
Enough with games and make-believe now. It's about time to take off into the realm of mystery.

I will not go gentle into the dark night!

Alice