Detour.

So, since this is my first blog post, let me give a little self-intro.

I'm 17 this year and since it's finally the end of the year, I have just completed my first year in college, a 2-year programme to the A-levels.

Many of you are probably thinking, wow! But this is when things take a little detour...

Ever since I was young, i had a passion to be a doctor, to study medicine. Thus, in secondary school I would always try my very best to excel

in the sciences. But did I enjoy it? For the most part, chemistry was a pain in the ass. I struggled and was a constant C5 student. When

we got our O level results, I miraculously got a B3 for both chemistry and biology. In fact, my only A1s were my humanities: literature and history.

During that time, I thought to myself. I clearly excelled better in the Arts. But, to get into Medicine? That meant the Science route.

In Junior College, I took the science stream despite the fact that for O's, it clearly proved that it was not my strength. Through the course of this

year, I struggled.

Miserably.

My grades dropped like a bomb. I kept failing, if not, I would be scraping past with a pass and I would dwell in deep thoughts of my future, spending every minute thinking if this was making me happy or making me suffer.

This got me thinking that: Amanda, this was probably never the path for you but you forced yourself onto it.

I got my promotional results. I advanced. Was I happy? No. To advance meant I clearly just scraped through, in fact, I didn't even reach the minimum criteria.

I realised that all this time, I was not the best in science and I hate it. I'm glad I woke up to my senses and I am starting a new journey next year.

I have decided to go to a polytechnic to pursue a diploma in mass communication (cross my fingers that I get it!)

Many of you are probably now wondering... why this? Well, first of all, I love the media, fashion, writing. I am elated to see that I am finally coming

out of my shell and finding out what I truly enjoy and would like to do.

Many may think that dropping out of college right now is a shocker. But to me, it's a chance for me to finally enjoy what I love to learn about!

Hope you guys got to know a little bit more about me and I just want to leave with you an opinion of mine...

always ALWAYS do what you love and find true joy and meaning in all that you do!

I may be leaving college, but the knowledge built and the friendships made will never be forgotten-

Much Love,

Amanda