Recall...
A while ago I was reading all the posts that I posted months and a yr ago haha. Wow, all that were precious memories I would say. haha. I realised my english is getting from bad to worse as I read my posts. haha. One reason I could think of is probably, the lack of communication in English has caused this. haha. Ever since after O'Levels, I have yet to converse in English regularly with my colleagues or friends. Usually we would converse in Chinese, English were only spoken when I met church members. haha. And after about 2 years, I felt that my standard of my mother tongue language had deprove drastically. hahah. Phew.... at least I scored a B4 in my O'Levels English la. hahaha.
Talking about results, haha. What an experience I encountered yesterday when accompanying my sister Perisa to collect her PSLE results. It is already 6 years ever since I last visited my Primary School, CHIJ Our Lady of Good Counsel. Well, suddenly I felt weird listening to the principal emphasizing on the IJ Spirit thingy. hahaha. Not used to the school, as it is really small compared to SJC or MDIS, however, I am reminded of my primary school memories. haha. Seen some of my ex teachers, but I did not approached them, as Pauline, Andrea and I were anxiously waiting for Perisa to collect her results.
All P6 students went back to their respective classes to collect their individual results after the collective briefing in the Hall. And, while the students went back to their classes, Parents went down to the foyer to wait patiently for their daughters. We, too were waiting there for Perisa. After aound 20 mins, we started seeing students streaming down the stairs with their report books and result's slip. Some were tearing and some were smiling. Well, the more we see such students, the more worried we get. after another 10 mins, we saw Perisa. Her eyes were already red when we saw her, however, after 1 min, she cried. REAL BADLY. She led us to the back gate and stood down and cry. Helplessly we stood there and see her cry. Andrea being her godmother stood down to console her. However, you might be thinking what is her result? I am afraid I would like to keep it confidential as to respect her. But, it was something that we ought to celebrate because she did very well compared to her previous attempts in the prelims. There were great improvements and compared to her standard, it was considered fantastic. But, she was super duper unsatisfied with it. It was just 5 points away to her dreams. However, as Christians, we should noe that God did that for a reason.
But, no matter how much we have said to convince her that the results were great, she just wouldn't accept it. She is still praying hard that the appeal would be successful. I don't blame her for that, as it is her family members who put too much emphasis in getting into the best stream that caused her to feel inferior if she did not get into it. As her sister, I did what I can do. But if the adults would like to try to appeal for her. then go ahead. Because there is only 1% for it to get through.
They believe that if we are being put into the best environment, we will achieve great things in life. But, to me, if your character and attitude are being mould by God, no matter where you go, you will definitely outshine your peers. If that is where God wants you to go, why try so hard to get in a place where you should not belong?
The next few years would be a trying period for us. Well, somehow I cant wait to cross over to 2008. hahaha. A new year, a new beginning. hahha. My life is getting real exciting with so much of unexpected events into my life. haha.
Living with God's expectations,
Freda