Stand by me. on 26 May 2008
, 11:59 PMStand by me, nobody knows.It's the 26th of May.
Nobody knows the way it's gonna be.
It's the day of judgement.
How well versed are you in your native language?
It's the day for Mother Tongue O-Levels!
I have recognised that I am incapable of
scoring exceptionally well for the paper.
Nevertheless, I have put in effort for the
examinations and it's up to you to believe.
What I really want to know, is:
What are the odds of me getting through this ordeal?
And only I am capable of seeking the answer I'm looking for.
Keep working hard, and harder, Hansel.
Today is also a special day.
For me, my family and relatives.
We're all glad that my uncle, Louis Fong, has managed
to clinch a spot in the finals of
the television programme, U ARE THE ONE 【唯我独尊】.
Briefly mentioning, my paternal-sided uncle has
been of a great influence to me.
After all, my cousins and other relatives are
role models that I should learn much from.
No matter how talented they are
or how well versed they may be,
I'm sure that I hold the capabilities
to climb and scale to such heights
and succeed in whatever task I'm given,
just as they have been.
I'm not discouraged.
I have been enlightened!
As his name was called out as one of the finalists,
being the last to be called out,
it became a heartfelt moment for me.
I was wondering and pondering:
Will I feel this way when I receive my O-Level results?
Another inspirational moment had an opportunity to arise.
This morning, an upper secondary student
(I'm guessing he's one year my senior)
revealed his views for the examination(s).
Them, (with no intent of being biased to the 5NA in anyway)
being older than I am and more experienced in many things
shared with me his thoughts and feelings about
the this morning's examination and preparation.
He said,
"If you have already done your best to prepare for the examinations,Truly inspirational!
you know that's all you have done and you can possibly do.
So why worry?
Instead, leave the rest of the construction to God for you have done your best.
So calm down and have peace at mind."
I'm sure I will be able to incorporate this piece of wisdom
into my life and live it, aloud.
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Rafael, 18
SR Junior College