I miss reading alot.

Not reading for the sake of improving my general knowledge so I won't screw up GP, but reading for pure leisure and entertainment.

Even when I have free time, I feel guilty spending it on reading fiction because everyone around me says it's an indulgence that JC students can't afford. And even if I want to read, I should be going for informative, educational, useful and enriching material such as newspapers and biographies.

(So instead of reading novels, I read 9Gag instead. Wouldn't say it's much of an improvement actually)

Anyway, the thing is, I hate it.

I hate it that my hobby has become contaminated with studies yet again. Academics is only one aspect of life but as a student, I feel like it has completely taken over mine. Every single freaking thing is about A levels and portfolio, so we can get into a good uni course, get a job that pays good moolah and basically not have to worry about our next meal. First you see people faking some passion for volunteering when they're just in for the CIP hours to sweeten up their list of achievements. Then they start ass-kissing their way into an exco leadership position. What next? What will people do for the sake of some documents at the end of 2 years?

Can't stand it that we've all become like machines. And I'm becoming one, too. I rant and complain and act all high and mighty but there's no choice.

I miss reading alot.

Not reading for the sake of improving my general knowledge so I won't screw up GP, but reading for pure leisure and entertainment.

Even when I have free time, I feel guilty spending it on reading fiction because everyone around me says it's an indulgence that JC students can't afford. And even if I want to read, I should be going for informative, educational, useful and enriching material such as newspapers and biographies.

(So instead of reading novels, I read 9Gag instead. Wouldn't say it's much of an improvement actually)

Anyway, the thing is, I hate it.

I hate it that my hobby has become contaminated with studies yet again. Academics is only one aspect of life but as a student, I feel like it has completely taken over mine. Every single freaking thing is about A levels and portfolio, so we can get into a good uni course, get a job that pays good moolah and basically not have to worry about our next meal. First you see people faking some passion for volunteering when they're just in for the CIP hours to sweeten up their list of achievements. Then they start ass-kissing their way into an exco leadership position. What next? What will people do for the sake of some documents at the end of 2 years?

Can't stand it that we've all become like machines. And I'm becoming one, too. I rant and complain and act all high and mighty but there's no choice.

My name is Felicia and my dearest ambition is to bounce on clouds while eating Twix.

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