That fateful moment.

After the principal made her speech and a handful of students dispersed to other venues, I sat right at the back of the auditorium, unsure what was going to happen to the vast lot of us, not to mention myself. Already, most of us had butterflies in our stomach, wondering whether we would fall under the category of being promoted, provisionally advanced or retained, especially when we were told that our promotional results were not going to be out until OP and A-Level Mother Tongue was over for everyone. Mr Goh, HOD for Science, then appeared on the stage, spilling the news that everyone sitting in the auditorium was promoted! (that is, they met every bit of the promotional criteria for J2) PTL!

While it was unlike secondary school where my strongest subjects were A1s and A2s, I was elated that I did not fail any subject, not even Physics or Geography, my two most neglected subjects. In other words, no S or U (aka F9) inside my report card, which was worth smiling about. I still have that block test period awaiting me, though.

And to those who thought that I would not be able to survive the taxing JC life, I have proven you wrong. [Figuratively speaking,] I have had wounds inflicted on me, no question about it. I have had my hands all tied up. However, JC life is also about resilience, not just commitment in our endeavours. The worst thing that could happen is that after falling down, I am unable to get up forever, with my progress heading south.

Are you even ready for the tougher half of the race?