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Sunday, April 5, 2009 @ 7:06 PM
On My Blessings in Disguise, Part I
You know how sometimes when things always do not turn out the way you expect/want them to be? And yet, unfortunate it may seem, your disappointment might just become the best thing that ever happened in your life?
I'm always a strong believer in fate.
I don't know about you, but I believe it's a destiny to meet certain people in your life and these are the ones who either make or break you. In my 24 years, I have made countless decisions. And I know, there are many more major decisions I have to make in the next 50 years or so until the day I pass on.
So, what have I made that changed/will change my life?
I'm thinking where to begin.
I should say the one decision that have made an impact in my present life would have to be giving up appealing for a transfer to St Joesph's Convent when I was 13. I'll try to cut my story short. Yup, if you do not know, I was from a convent school in my primary years. My education path seemed like it was already laid for me... good primary school, EM1 stream, higher mother tongue, top class, prestigious secondary school, get into a JC, so on and so forth.
So the day I received my PSLE results, my parents' hopes were dashed. So was mine. There goes the hope of getting into my dream secondary school - Cedar Girls. For the record, my 6 choices of secondary school are those most convent girls wants to get in - Tanjong Katong Girls, St Nick's, PLMGS etc. So you can imagine my utmost disappointment when I received my posting result - Upper Serangoon Sec. Which ironically, is directly opposite Cedar Girls seperated by a cemetry.
But despite everything, despite getting into a neighbourhood school, despite all the negative remarks from my other primary school classmates (who obviously are not in contacts with me now and who all went to good sec school), I never did, never once regretted staying in USSS. The teachers, the school environment, the classrooms, the concerts, the mugging, the fights, the many school occasaions/events, the science lab lessons, the boys, the uniform group, the school hall, the school field, the many memorable camps/excursions...
And not forgetting the most awesome bunch of friends. To this date, I count myself very very lucky to be able to get to know so many wonderful people from all walks of life. Yes, being in a top-notch prestigious school might change my life in some way or another, I might meet a different batch of people; but seriously, I've not complained at all.
So what if USSS is now only but an abandoned old school ground? The memories still lingers and the close friendship cherished.
Guys, you know who you are. I want to say a big thank you for being a part of my life and of course for many more years to come.
