It's always hot ol' summer down here in the equator. So "summer break" should not be the right word. However, I'm just too lazy to make up another word...
I can't really say that it has been a true summer break. 80% of the time was tedious work with a church camp, debate camp, youth camp, cell outings, DNA labs, weekly soccer training sessions, ICC, etc. to break the monotony. The work and the activities were an inordinate burden and I still have backlog! Grrr...
Besides all that, a few things made it a bit more interesting, namely taking my Grade 8 piano exam on the 10 September. I don't think I did too well, though. I feel that my lack of preparation and my nervousness let me down there. Gah... I just have to pray that I'll pass. (It was that bad.) But I guess I learnt a lesson though: practice properly!
Lord of the Rings made a comeback in my life this month. (I had neglected it for a few months) For some reason, I'm crazy about it. I've spent hours doing research on the history of Middle-Earth, the Valar, etc. I've reread the books many times too! I even downloaded a Tengwar transcriptor! Hehe!
Now "summer break" is officially over (to me, it didn't quite exist in the first place). I've started an Advanced Composition course with Potters School and my classmates seem to be a chatty, interesting, and fun lot. I normally don't say this, but I'm looking forward to the "new school year." I just need a few improvements. To be specific, time management, attitude, responsibility, and a hunger for learning. (My parents will give me a pat on the back for saying that!)
Yeah, things may get hard along the way (especially the increasing workload), but I know that God will help me get through!
Hopefully, this "school year" will one to remember!
Ending once again with a Tengwar Quenya phrase. It means: to a good school year!
