The final moments of the second millennium and the beginning of the third were ones to remember. Some thought the world would end, these two years saw the beginning of my schooling life, and the start of a whole new chapter of my life.

“The Next Chapter” is a series of eight blog posts which will be posted during a period of eight days, reflecting on the first 18 years of my life. Also, building up to the big 18th birthday (which is just around the corner) on the 12th of January. 

Again, it’s fairly difficult to remember what exactly happened in my life during 1999 and 2000 without the help of family and friends. I mean, all I remember is my first day at kindergarten and primary school, in 1999 and 2000 respectively, and crying my eyes out after seeing my parents leaving me with complete strangers.

These two years also marked the beginning of my social life. Friends that I’ve met in 1999 are still my friends to this date, and it’s amazing to even think that I’ve known them for 13 years.

One of the other people I remember is my prep teacher, whose name is Ms. Vandelkolk. She was like a second mother to me, and treated me very well. I also remember crying because she wouldn’t be my teacher again in 2001.

Again, 1999 and 2000 were both years to remember, with the beginning of both my schooling and social lives, and the start of my in-dependency from my parents.

Next in “The Next Chapter”: III - Almost Smooth Sailing (2001 - 2002)

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I - A Gift from God (1995 - 1998)