I missed an epic day for Victorians - the release of 'O' level results 2010.
The grades turned out to be... very unexpected. I wasn't there to see, to listen and to feel, so I can't really say much. But I hope all my juniors can see that they have already done their best and there is no longer any point lamenting about "how I could have studied just a little bit more" other than venting one's own frustration.
Most of us probably missed our targets by that mere point or two. So did I. 2 points less, and I could have stood a chance to qualify for VJ Arts. It was a very sorrowful day for me, for I missed A1 for my better subjects - chem and both maths. I was like, "Pass higher chinese, WOOHOO. A1 and A2 for humanities, YES! A2 for maths and B3 for chem, WTF I mean, really, WTF? And a B3 for English? Huh? What is seriously going on?"
I even miscounted my score. Thought I got 9, a chance to qualify for VJ Arts. Turned out I forgot to include one more subject. And the whole world really crashed upon me when I realised it.
Even now, thinking back, I still feel remorseful. But as what Gordon said when he got his 'A' level results last year, "God did not give me very good results, neither did He give me very bad results."
Well the point is not about being religious but rather it is about knowing that you are enough.
Yes, you are enough.
A new institution of education awaits you. Choose your path and know where you're headed for. And since the Victorian Spirit never dies, we know you'll bring the nil sine labore with you wherever you go.
