I just came back from last and final social I ever had to attend with the BVC mates. They are currently still clubbing but I left early because my feet are about to be amputated (not literally of course *touchwood*).
I felt like it was just yesterday when I arrived at UK, not knowing who I'd meet, not knowing what would be expected of me, not knowing where I stand amongst the rest. And today, it is the end (not including any resits, if any *fingers crossed*). The end of an eye opening course. The end of learning from the incredible peers. The end of being amongst the most outstanding future barristers in UK.
I'm actually drowned in melancholy of realising that's the very last time I'd be seeing them all. I wish I could cry to my heart's content. I've made some great friends and met some absolutely fantastic advocates. I enjoyed seeing everyone in action, I enjoyed hanging out with them despite the different backgrounds we came from. The weird jokes, the weird phrases, the gossips and lovely lunches.
Some of us are leaving UK for good, some of us are leaving temporarily, some of us are buying time here, some of us are nearer to our dreams, some of us are just lost. Knowing that some of them I'll never ever meet again in my life (This is a question I can only answer when I'm about to die because I never know who I may meet again), immense dismal washed over me, leaving me aghast at how little I've known them.
To all my fellow BVC mates, I know none of you (except Shuv *wink*) will ever read this but I'd like to say: Thank you for the wonderful experience you gave me. I'm truly grateful. All the best in pursuing our dreams as a barrister.
