DearDear's Convocation - 4 Sep

Well, wanted to write this entry earlier but have been too busy.

I was so glad I could attend Dear's convocation on Tuesday. So glad he managed to get an extra ticket so I could join his parents at the hall wittnessing the entire ceremony as well.

Proud moment for Shian's parents the moment he put on the graduation gown and the mortar board at the changing room admist the crowd:

Incidentally, I think we both received our degrees from the same Chancellor on stage - Prof Cham Tao Soon. When i received my degree at NTU, he was the President of NTU then. Today, he is the Chairman of SIM i think.

Dear on stage, receiving the degree from Prof Cham:

I used to think that it is very common and expected to go thru the routine of Pri, Sec, JC and then either local or overseas Uni. It was only after I came out to work that I realised there are many who could be bounded by lack of finances, lack of adequate scores to enter uni or simply decide to shelve their studies till later. Thus, to be able to complete the uni education, is somthing that is worth being proud of.

As a late bloomer, Dear never gave up. Despite going a longer route than the norm, spending more years and finances, he persevered to get his Uni degree. Juggling between work and study requires immense self discipline and I'm just so proud of him, for having completed his degree!

Dear standing proudly on stage:

The people supprting Dear all the way:

I really love this shot:

Dear in his magic moment:

Due to the nature of Dear's job, he seldom wears formal attire. So I really treasure this shot (though I wished it was a taken top down LOL):

Dear Dear - I'm so proud of you for the perserverance you have and the constant desire you have to work hard to upgrade yourself. I will always be supporting you =)

Congrats on your Convo and Cheers to greater success in everything you do =)