Adios, my padawan!

FRIENDSTER: 25 JAN 2010

This is it...
17 JAN 2010 - I clocked out of the studio at 10am. It is final, there is no turning back for the near future. In the far future, maybe I will resume teaching, but for now, it is adios.
It was not an easy decision and many times, I was conflicting with myself - should I leave or should I stay?
How can I stay when I have overstayed my welcome?
It was my plan to leave by 19 DEC 2009. But as usual, the padawans wanted to cancel their classes in lieu of the Xmas season and I had to carry forward the replacements till JAN 2010.
The weeks leading to it seemed so distant. But it finally dawned and at that moment, I questioned myself again - Is this the right decision?
♫ Music has been my first love and always will be. But for now, it is 'goodbye' as I have certain things to fulfil in my life and certain goals to reach.
No point in dragging my padawan by enabling them to just pass exams, when they could experience and be exposed to so many other things. I have to be fair to them. It is time to let go, and chase my other dreams.
Looking back, the 13 years of teaching both full-time and part-time holds so much bitter-sweet memories. I depart with a smile, and this summarizes all I have to say to my padawans -
"Thank you for the exhilirating musical journey throughout the years! It has been one helluva ride!"
To my dearest mentor & sifu Ms. CLF -
Thanks for believing in me all these years, thanks for the guidance and love showered upon me! I have always respected you and will always do. You will always have a special place in my heart! Thank you for the gift of music that will always remain within my heart & soul, it is the best present which could never be taken away by anyone else!
And to my fellow YMS comrades + instructors + key teachers,
Thanks for sharing the good times, stories and camaraderieship!
I now bid u adieu, but YMS will always be a part of me. I may not return as a teacher, but as a music lover and concert audience :) CHEERS !!