Pressure release

   The results for the second prelims are out and as expected, it was unsatisfactory. Not that it was severely bad but this is not the kind of score that you want with only 30 days before the Big One. As it stands, my grades are E,E,D,C,B, certainly an improvement from the previous prelims. Whatever it is, an improvement's still an improvement, although I'd quite resent Sumi for taking away my only podium place in Geography and Daniel, whose currently on an unbeaten streak in Math and Physics. Now that's competition for you!
   
   Anyhow, it is clearly seen around that everybody is turning into high gear, studious and meticulously doing many revision papers and consulting teachers continuously. Of course, there are some "monkeys" who are still enjoying away...(not to name anyone). But what hurts me most is seeing the situation "YY" is in...kinda angry to be exact. I mean she haven't done too well in the MCE, barely passing with a teeth's skin. Recently, I saw in the GO being called up to meet with the VP due to her poor performance in her prelims. However, what makes me angry is the fact that she was nonchalant about it. Frankly speaking, I can think of many JC1 Pegasus students who are more deserving of her position...Celine, Swan and even Alaudin just to name a few (although Alaudin was having family issues of his own, I'd respect him a lot for his determination). I understand that she's going through some relationship issues and all but she could have been more focused. Being a good friend although I felt kinda stupid doing this, I could do is to post an FB message on her wall to, I would say, giving her a heads up.
   
   For me, as the pressure starts kicking in with everyone pitching in everything they got in this last sprint and also the idea many tutors had that I could have done and even slated me for the win this year, I have only the slightest clue what to do. Other than practicing papers like crazy and consulting (or stalking you could say) teacher, all I could do is to pray for that win. Apart from that, there is that mounting issue with my family. I wanted to talk to Mdm Z but all she left was a note... 


Dearest Aziz,
I know life has been hard but do understand that God tests us because He loves us. I hope you gain strength from all your hardship and that you are even more determined to succeed. And I hope you will give success your very best shot. Work hard & pray hard. My prayers are with you, too. 
Mdm Zalinah <3


   Yup, I'm tearing as I'm writing this. The goal is now set...to achieve total victory in the A's. As for YY, if (and I'd really hope...) she ever read this...Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.<3