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Lest I forget...

Last day at NIE before practicum starts. Took a short walk around some of the familiar places in Blk 5; places that hold plenty of memories for me.



The building that was my 'home' on the forbidden island for the past 2 years. Located at the far corner of NIE campus but is where all the action can be found! You can't miss it.


The playground; PESS FOC, ICGs, sports modules and even our ad-hoc play time were all held on this green pasture.
The sports facilities office which we are so familiar with. Any sporting equipment is for us FOC. What a privilege. Needless to say, the staff became our good friends over time!


The tiny pool that had the power to tire the swimmers out (during the swim module).

It really felt like it was just yesterday that I stepped foot into NIE-PESS School. From feeling lost and constantly looking at the signs for direction to classrooms to being so familiar with every nook and cranny of Block 5. All within 1.5 years.
It is indeed surreal. The thought that come Monday I need not travel 1.5 hrs to NIE but to a school nearby just somehow feels weird. Can't believe that this routine is about to change for good.

I have fond memories of these places primarily because of the people whom I'm often with. I will never ever forget how hard we played, laughed, sweat and learnt at the various spots in Block 5. While walking past the places and snapping away, I could almost hear our laughters & distinct voices ringing through the MPH, walkway, astroturf and even at the pool.

It surely has been awesome. Never will these memories be taken away from me.



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I almost miss Nie... Almost...

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