Life has been challenging this year. No doubt, apart of my life is painted with colourful memories, memorable footprints and much laughters from the closed ones.
For the five years of my secondary school life, I've never been as active as I was in my primary school. I took part in most of the activities or competitions in school, I was a class monitor for 6 years, I was also a prefect in my primary school and hold a post in the prefect board. You might be curious about how do I get to hold 2 posts which include class monitor and prefect at the same time. Yeah, all the teachers had given me full trust as a responsible person.I did my job well, I cared for my friends around me, I helped and greeted teachers every time I see them. I love to volunteer in helping teachers or to volunteer myself as a representative for any competitions held in school. I was that active in curricular activities. Yet, on the next level of school life, I wondered if I realised that I've changed a lot. Although you might still named me as a responsible and good person, but deep down in my heart, I know I have a lot more to improve.
Ever since last year, I always had a dream to run for school's cross country for my final year of secondary. Yes, I talked to people around me that I want to win a medal for the school's cross country. In the beginning of this year, there was an announcement about the participation in the cross country district level(MSSD). So, this was where I made my decision to take part in this run. It might be a little too difficult for a beginner runner like me to race with all other good runners, yet, I still made my choice to be part of the participants. I made it to the competition but return empty-handed as I did not expect myself to come back with a medal. I thought the injury I had during my training would be fully recovered in a few days time, and I thought I would be able to participate and run for the win for school level cross country. Yes, I thought......Frankly speaking, I was disappointed with myself for not being able to take part in the school cross country. Apparently, I stared blankly while the prize giving ceremony was going on. To look at the bright side, I should consider representing school in MSSD as a compliment for my inability to take part in the school cross country.
The Valentine's Day, 14.2.2001. Valentine's Day of this year was not on the perfect day like last year's as it was perfectly fell on the 1st day of CNY last year. So, a great party for "The Singles" was held in Jasmine's place. The first party for "The Singles", I had throughout the 17 years of my life. I'd agree much if we plan it again next year if we're still a single lady. Oh well, at least we have friends around as our partners of the Valentine's Day when all the couples in every corner of the world are celebrating their candle-light valentine's dinner. They can have candle-light dinner, then "The Singles" can have a barbeque party to rock at home with a bunch of single buddies. Not that bad, right? We wouldn't feel isolated and lonely at the same time when a group of "Singles" crack jokes and laughters throughout the day. Eventually, we can still make our day better and not being jealous of the couples. When the time comes, everything will be fated.
Chinese New Year was a week away after the MSSD cross country. I know I am very much delayed for the CNY update in my blog. I always consider it as one of the festive seasons that I love the most and I would miss the most after the 15th day. I love gatherings, I love gamble, I love new clothes, I love cookies, I love ba-gua and most importantly, I love ANG-POWS. Gatherings with family is the most precious time during CNY. Gambling is always one of my love during Chinese New Year. It is not a must for all people to buy new clothes for CNY. In my point of view, I think people tend to take advantage on CNY as the opportunity to buy as many new clothes they like. Visiting houses to houses can be fun and excited. Compared to the previous years, I did not visit much this year as I was and am still limping like a disabled person. The amount of ANG-POWS I've received will forever be the top priority that makes me love CNY much. :)
Come to the last and recently happening issue in my school. Well, this issue is that my forever beloved history teacher was practically being sacked. I couldn't believe the words when one of my friends told me that she'll be leaving this Friday, which is today. She served for the school for 16 years since August,1996 yet she was sacked out of school for the reason of voicing out her opinions for the dissatisfactions on student's rights. It was a great disappointment for having such a politic problem in school. Yes, she might be hated by some students for her attitude, but i'm sure her departure will be a big loss to every students in school. It was such an unexpected incident, yet, it happened. I would like to share the stories that she have shared with us in the class. Indeed, it is rare for a teacher to talk about her lifetime experiences with students. The moment when she entered the class to make her farewell speech, I could not accept it. The tears were rolling in my eyelids.None of these days we greeted her "Selamat Pagi, Cikgu" in such a loud pitch but on this Thursday. The stories were very long, and I would not type it words by words in my blog. Yet, there are a few great values that I've learnt from this incidence and some are from her experiences in life. A person can only succeed in life when they have strong principles hold on with them. Just like her, her ambition was to be in broadcasting field. In those days, she was very sure that her interest to become a successful woman in broadcasting field. She enjoyed her life while being in RTM and the experiences she had with all her colleagues were priceless and precious. Yet, when she decided to give up in broadcasting field and sacrificing her ambition for her loved ones, she went for a tutor course. Thus, she is now a teacher in STAR school for 16 years till now. She has zero knowledge of Malaysia History when the principal in school told her that the only subject left for her is History, more commonly known as Sejarah. Sejarah is not her subject, instead she was a top Geography student back then in her age. So, she made her decision and try to take up this subject as she was left with only one option. She started her life as a Sejarah teacher with zero knowledge about Sejarah, and now she is a very dedicated Sejarah teacher in every student's heart.I always considered her as one of the best and respected Sejarah teacher in my 5 years of secondary life. There are some experiences are meant to be forgotten, but not the ones we had with you for the past 1 year and 3 months. Thank you for the memories. Lesson Learnt: Be thankful and appreciative before its too late.
Our last moment with her,
Our last moment with her,
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