http://elitedaily.com/dating/sex/the-beauty-of-understanding-that-not-all-relationships-are-meant-to-last/

"The lessons people teach us and the hardships they help us navigate are never forgotten. These memories become permanent parts of us and continue to shape who we become."

It's true that, as we move on in life, the people who were once a large part of it at some point in time, no longer become as important as they used to be. Reading this article reminded me of so many people who were once such an important part of my daily life, be it my high school track coach, track training buddies, jc chemistry teacher, jc bball clique and even my primary school clique / bestfriends. At some point of my life, I used to see / hang around with them almost everyday. They were the ones who made school / trainings / everything in life so much more enjoyable. They were also the ones who I would turn to in times of trouble/hardship. They were the ones I fought alongside with. They were the reasons/people I fight so hard for.

"They gave you advice when you needed guidance. They gave you hugs when you felt alone. They gave you unique experiences that defined a stage of your life. The moments you shared meant something — and they still mean something."

While we may no longer be such a large part of each other's life anymore, all the memories we once shared, I still hold dear to them. I think, in some way or another, these memories continue to shape me into who I am today.

Reading this article also reminds me to treasure all the people around me now, because who knows, some day we might drift apart, or simply just move on with life. As much as I don't wish for friendships to drift apart, be it amongst robin or friends in TH, I guess sometimes, these things are inevitable, whether we like it or not. It's just like how JY and I are still in the same school now, and in faculties just right next to each other, but we don't even see/talk to each other much during term time. In the past, she was the one I always hanged out with in school, even though we were in different classes with different timetables/schedules. She was the one I could always so conveniently turn to/confide in whenever I had problems. Yes, I don't deny the fact that training with each other almost every other day makes it easier. But, just when you think that some things won't change, they do. Thinking of which, while going on exchange does seem exciting and so worth looking forward to, part of me is afraid that when everyone comes back, things won't be the same anymore. Maybe everyone will have their own groups of 'SEP friends' and the people that I am so close to today, will turn into just another "hi-bye" friend the next year. It's a thought which I find hard to swallow, maybe because I'm really really bad at making new good friends. I'm someone who won't bother putting in effort maintaining a relationship if I feel that I don't hit off well with you/don't feel 'myself' when I'm around you. But I guess only time will tell if my close biz friends today will continue to be so even after all our exchanges. For now, just cherish everyone around you today and embrace the moments with them:)
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All that aside, one of my hall senior just asked me when I will be resuming jumps training so that I can give him some tips on jumping.  And, seeing all the juniors' posts about track nationals that is just around the corner, I really miss those track days in high school and jc:> Honestly, track was the best thing that has ever happened to me. It's true that sports allows you to meet the best of friends, coach included. It just kinda sucks to know that the possibility of me returning to it is low.