Friday, 8 September 2006
As the examinations are drawing nearer, some things have to change. Looking back, I found out that I still have a lot of catching up to do. Stress may be an excuse for me and many of us, but I must learn to overcome it. I agree that I have sufficient time to have fun with my family, friends, brothers, sisters and others. However, I just cannot bring myself to sit down and study for at least an hour a day. I often get distracted over the slightest things that happen. Once I sit down, my mind will sometimes drift away, and I will start building sandcastles in the air. I will think of what to do later, where to go next week and a lot of other things except about my studies. I often prayed for concentration, but I think I lack the focus and motivation. I know that many people, especially those close to me, can see the stressful look painted on my face. I am an extrovert and known to be a bubbly and cheerful person. However, during this hectic period, I have to put on a fake smile which I am not good at. Although I can hide my stressful face from many, my close ones are the ones that can somehow read my mind. I feel that I cannot hide everything from them and they always tell me to relax and take things easy. I believe that this hurdle will be easy to overcome as long as my determination is there and that I continue to have faith in God.