It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop

Life is not about finding yourself. Life's about creating yourself.

-george bernard shaw-

Life is about treasuring ourselves and creating yourself in the process. We all have our own profound moments in our lives and it has so much impact on our spirit and how we think. Today, I still can't believe I can go this far. After SPM it was so hard to decide what I wanted to study. Since 15 years old I am very sure I wanted do accountant because it's cool job, a year later, I wanted to do economics, I wanted to do culinary arts (my parents don’t like this idea). I don’t know what to do. Finally after I got advise from my family and friends “makan char kueh teow”, I ended up with Diploma In Business Studies. During my final year (diploma) my passion with numbers (accounting & finance) started to grow, I applied for Degree in Accounting and now I am still studying! I am accountant in the making (iguessso)

In order to accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe.

My biggest motivation to finish my degree has been watching my parents struggle worked hard to earn money to support me and my siblings to further our tertiary education. I gave dad and mom grey hairL. My personal advisor, daddy always says “without education you can’t go far, getting education is important, if you get a good education and knowledge you increase your own value, when you have all the value, I believe one day you life will be better than us, your job better than us. As a father, I always wanted the best for my daughter; we will support you in everything you do, with one condition you must finish your study. As eldest daughter/cousin you have to setting a path for your sister and your cousins, so that they will follow your steps”. Yes daddy, I will always remember that. I always wanted to make my parents proud so I live up to their expectation. I created a simple formula: Study hard+get an awesome result+graduate+find a job with salary 3 times higher than my parent salary=I make my parents proud!

Dad and mom, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity that I have today. One of my most profound moments was my own graduation day. Dad I’m halfway fulfilling my promise to you. I remember, during my graduation day I was so excited, when I walked to the stage, I walked with my head held up high-highJ. My face, my whole body, my name appeared on the big screen. My family watched me! I knew my parents burst into tears.Happy tears!!!! Without my family and friends support I don’t think I can go this far. You all gave me hope, time, effort, strengths and lives for me to not just survive life but live life. Thank you very much for your continued support, love and constant encouragement. Having faith in God was the foundation of my journey. I know god always watching over me. My family and friends inspired me to be the best that I can in everything I do.

We are the driver of our life and no matter how deeply wounded we are by the people around us, to have a better life is still up to our decision.

Next week, will be my friends (UiTM students!!!) graduation ceremony. Girls and boys especially Indu Dara Bajik and The Santiki's , I hereby announce (screaming la tek) I am Isabella Nain, I am so proud of you friends! Finally you finished your degree! You finish your school after 6+5+3+2/3+1(master students!) studied! Ok this might sound crazy we study for half of our life just to live for half of our life? We suffer 20++ years of test, homework assignment, quiz, boring lecturers, boring classmate?!! I know some of you are feeling happy to leave school and sad to leave friend and scare to face the real world? C’mon don’t be afraid, take the opportunity and just do it. Stop letting fear rule your life. Friends, congratulation on your earning degree! You want to say goodbye “education department” hahha no no no! Your schooling may be over, but remember your education still continues. I really wanted to be with you on that day but sorry I can’t attend your graduation days. I have to work. I really hope you all can come to my graduation 2013 lahhh…huhuh lamak lagi tu. Don’t be sad 'cause I can't be there, be happy girls and boys! It is your graduation day, you deserve to have some fun!

Here are some few quotes I wanted to share with you:

YOU ARE EDUCATED, YOUR CERTIFICATION IS IN YOUR DEGREE

YOU MAY THINK OF IT AS THE TICKET TO THE GOOD LIFE

LET ME ASK IF YOU THINK OF AN ALTERNATIVE

THINK OF IT AS YOUR TICKET TO CHANGE THE WORLD (EDWARD KOH)

IN LIFE WE LEARN TO THINK INSIDE THE BOX, BUILDING ON WHAT WE HAVE LEARNT FROM OTHER,

YET SOME START BY THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX AND ACHIVE MORE IN DOING SO.

ALL THOUGHTS INSIDE THE BOX WERE STARTED BY THOSE THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX.

PS: So today was another moment that help me remember how beautiful life is.

On your graduation ceremony walk with your head held up high-high okok?

Xoxo:bella