S.P.M. Results are out!!!

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Phew!

For all 17 or 18 year olds here... TODAY IS THE BIG DAY!!!! The S.P.M. results are out! (it's a Malaysian O-Levels examination) . We've been slaving hard for 5 years in Secondary School, and it was over last December. But now, the moment we've dreaded has arrived. It's the day when our future is decided. It's the moment of truth. It's Judgement Day!

All of us worked diligently, burning the midnight oil till dawn, and even sleeping with piles of books. The exam came... some panicked, some had nervous breakdowns, some just shook their heads in despair... and then, it was over. Wham. Three weeks in the exam halls. That's it. Finished. I still couldn't believe it.

Most of us went to our seperate ways. Many entered colleges.. and others prefer to "hang out and enjoy the last bit of freedom" for 4 months. We were happy. Our carefree days have begun. Or has it?

The shadow of the past finally caught up with us. Everyone was swept with waves of nostalgia. We savour the feeling of returning to our old schools... for the last time. We came in as 'little kids', and now, we are labelled as 'seniors'.. 'the ones who survived'.. 'ex-students'. We've all grown up.

As we approach the buildings that were once our 2nd homes, we meet old friends. Our beloved teachers. We joke with pals. We hug our buddies. We go "Hi! How are you now?" We exchange warm greetings, but our hearts are filled with anxiety. We can feel the distance between ourselves and ex-classmates. It's been such a long time, it seems.

Suddenly, some teachers strode across the pathway, carrying with them thick folders. We all yearn for whatever that's inside... our results! The teachers took their places. Our hearts thump wildly. Butterflies flew in zillions inside our stomachs. Our clothes are beginning to soak in sweat. Some began to pace back and forth endlessly. A few were in the state of hyperventilating.

Did we make it through? Did we do well? Did we reach our goals?

Everything will be revealed soon... Soon enough.

( I'm glad I did well in the S.P.M. - I'm not trying to boast here - and I'm very content with my achievements. Looks like my efforts were not wasted after all this time <grin> If you wanna know what I got... click here.)

Written by,

Serena Lee

31st March 97

How did you do in your S.P.M ? Are you exhilirated? Jumping for joy? Or are you sulking now? Down the dumps coz you flunked? Hey, if you ever wanna share your feelings or experiences... or anything at all, why not here? After all, we are from the same generation of survivors. <grin>

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