The Little Things That She Forbids

The new semester has only just started a couple of weeks and I already cannot wait for my graduation. Is university life really that bad? No. On the contrary, I believe it is the happiest period in my entire existence. But like all good things there comes bad things, and as usual, it originates from her.

By now you should know who I'm talking about. Today I would like to share with you a glimpse of my life. Most of my friends think that they know how strict she is. But I guess their perception is wrong. Strictness has nothing to do with her behavior. Paranoid is a much better word.

We have had some pretty big clashes before, all of them for little things that you guys take for granted in real life. I see how eager my friend, Jamie wants to go back to her hometown and I wonder when will I ever feel the same way about mine. Not soon judging by today's event.

So there was this Engineering Leadership Program (ELP) that I applied. I spent hours answering their questions and completing the application form, days trying to prepare for the interview once I was shortlisted, but now she act as if I need her permission to accept the offer? Based on what grounds? That if I join this program my semester break plans will change? That I will have to stay back? But I already told her that and she knew it from day 1! Then she said:" I did not give you the permission to join up, I just said try to apply and if you're offered we'll see." I was literally stunned, like a man who suffered concussion I struggled to comprehend her words. My brain felt like it was being plunged into an ice cold bath as my chain of thoughts completely shattered while my speech mechanism temporarily malfunctioned.

Time and time again her capacity to exert control made me lose my temper, but this time it only succeeded in making me sad.I know now that freedom lies with my graduation, and I am struck with the revelation that she will never change, and I will never feel how my friend felt as long as she stays the same.