Those were the days

Since I started working as a promoter for Loreal Hair Colour, it seem as if I have not used the internet for ages. Anyway, I was reading the blogs that my friends have posted and came across one read that struck me. She wrote about her secondary school days where we all wanted to fit in so as to be accepted by the girls/guys deemed as the cool group.

Also, people in the 80's year, do you remember all the stuff that we went through in primary and secondary school? I remembered mine. Spending 10years of my education in an all girls' school does have its benefits. Of course, in a single sex school, I tend to think that whatever boys can do, so can girls. Also, I had problems behaving in front of boys when I met them for the first time. Of course, I have my brother and father and male cousins but the feeling is not the same. You can't possibly treat your boy friend(s) the way you treat your family. I also had a shock when I entered poly.Seeing students dressed in home clothes and boys in your class.Thank God, that my course has more girls than boys..With each experience, I learnt how to "tackle" boys.

Anyway,my experience in secondary school was spent in a rather ordinary way. In secondary one, I was posted to the last Express class as my PSLE aggregate was bad(210).As such, most of the teachers often threatened my class that if we do not perform well, the class will drop to normal. So much for the encouragements! I strived hard to do my best. Ok, despite the striving I failed 2 subjects during my mid-year exams. But for my final year, I finally passed those 2 subjects (literature & history).I was in the top 10 in my class. I made it to Sec.2. In secondary 2, I was assigned with more responsibility by being elected as a prefect. GREAT!I missed an entire week of class due to the sec 1 orientation. Thank God the teachers were nice enough to conduct extra classes for the 4 of us. In Sec 3, seniors often classify this year as the "honeymooon period" before we "settle down" in Sec 4 for our O levels. Anyhow, for most of us in Sec 3, besides juggling our studies, we needed to shine in our CCA so that we will be given leadership positions and for some, in the prefectorial board. Seriously, I could not care more for the prefectorial board as I gave my CCA for priority. Of course, I did my duty as a prefect. Then, came sec 4. That year, I felt shut out from the rest of the school as preparing for the O levels was more important than any other things. Also, the baton needed to be past on to the next batch of juniors.

Well, this was how I felt during my secondary school days. But, I am greatful for the the many friendships that has been forged throughout this year! Take care, my friends!