Yeo Ya Qi 1901604

Yeo Ya Qi (1901604) I can never thank you enough... (Anonymous, 2013) Dear mom & dad, Thank you for the awesome parenting. Do you know that when it comes to parenting, both of you are one-of-a-kind? While other parents are being very strict and often intervening in their children's lives in the name of love, you never set restraints on our decisions and choices, allowing us to take complete control of our lives. Others might think that I have irresponsible and unloving parents, but I know that I'm in good hands. When I make mistakes, instead of scolding me into submission, both of you always give me insightful talks and this gave me the opportunity for self-reflection. When I experience failure and feel low-spirited, your comforting words and morale-boosting actions mitigated the negativity and rejuvenated me. When I feel belittled, your words of affirmation and encouragement help me to regain my confidence. You never demand us to follow your lead, you encourage us to dis...

Yeo Ya Qi (1901604) Self-doubt and emotional insecurity are just part of youth. (Anonymous, 2014) Dear past self, You are such a happy-go-lucky person. You live nonchalantly, believing that any obstacles that come across will be resolved in no time. What an ideal life it is when everything that you are involved in is going in the direction where you wish it would be. However, remarkable grades, loving parents, carefree life, and all the sunshine and rainbows trapped you in your comfort zone. Once you are out of your comfort zone, you felt lost and miserable because you find it hard to fit in. Soon as you realize it, you start to question your life, your identity, your self-worth, and your target. Do you have a target? Who are you without everything you have now? This is the moment where you realize that all you need to do is to step out of that zone and find your true self. I am glad that you followed your heart to take baby steps towards self-improvement and self-discovery by joining...