Nick has not done well in his promotionals and may be leaving the s202 gang.

Nicholas. First met him on the 3rd day of orientation 2. He was in my OG. There is something different about this guy. Realised it on the day of MMM. This guy has an enthusiasm that is special. Remember running after the beach tram and he was like leading and the people were like wow he runs fast. He just makes you want to befriend him better. And he left a pretty deep impression on me although he left early that day.

Second week of school after JAE posting. And *poof* he appears in my class together with a bunch of regulus 3 guys. And so we were given a chance to be better friends. Interestingly we live 3 blocks from each other and he is 3 days older than me. Due to the close proximity in living, we had much opportunity to have time together, going home and stuff.

However I guess something happened along the way. Perhaps it is just me. I am kind of anti social every now and then and need my private space. Having a friend living near me is just not so suitable. Like in the mornings when I most of the time prefer to just listen to music. Perhaps I felt restricted. Began to grow some distance.

J1 itself is a huge journey. From the days I hang out with Andrew and Nicholas to the days now with Jungang and Terence. It is amazing how stuff like that happens. However I am not the type to forget old friends. Still try to spend time with them every now and then.

But i guess I am not doing a good job balancing stuff. It is terribly hard. When i came to JC, I vowed not to forget my sec school friends. It have not forgotten them but there is just little time to spare I feel guilty. JC is amazing. You can actually get this feeling when the person is in your class and you see him everyday. Perhaps its just not giving him enough concern. Its the selfishness of wanting to be happy and overloooking others problems.

It is only after I read his blog that I am overcome by a wave of emotions. Sadness. But I understand that seperation is part and parcel of life. I could cope with Faizals decision. So now i must do the same.

Nicholas. Your entrance to my life has enriched it greatly. Your constant education on shoes and sports. Although you may leave next year, just want to let you know that you be a friend forever. Step up and say hi to me if you see me around. In case im in a state of anti socialism and lack self confidence. Good luck in whatever future endeavours you may embark on. Have faith that you will do well. Work hard and succeed. And perhaps we can learn the guitar together sometime.

Your friend, Alvin.