Take a Break!

So it's a Tuesday, and the last week of the June holidays here in Singapore. Or should I say, the last week of the month of June here in Singapore. If anyone reading this has seen those posts all over the internet about Asian holidays just being a self-study session, it's true, except that those are slightly exaggerated. Just a little (not kidding). Currently, I'm studying History and I still have English and Literature homework to complete. Which basically means like 3 to 4 books I still have to read and I'm not a fast reader. Yepp, I'm screwed. But I'm taking a quick break to blog now.

You know how there are so many quotes on "education" and "learning" and all that. And yes, everyone agrees with them and whatnot. But there's really no point dwelling on them, is it? Nowadays, your grades are everything and pretty much the only thing you have. No school or company is going to look at how well you play the piano, violin, how good are you at sports, or even your true intelligence. There's a saying on "Examinations and test are not a good indication of your intelligence" and all that. Of course, I agree with that wholeheartedly, but ultimately, grades are what we will be judged on. But if you think about it that way, then what are examinations and test a good indication of? Luck? Of course not! They're pretty good indications of how hardworking you are and if you study smart or not. Still, luck is quite a big part of this entire relatively crappy system. Well, I'm not sure about the other systems in other countries, but this is very true for the system here in Singapore.

I'm actually not doing well in school, but I've never been "stupid". I can pick up skills and concepts easily and it's not hard to explain something I don't understand to me, as long as you talk logic. Still, I'm not doing well. I'm probably way below average, while my other two brothers are practically constantly passing with flying colours, with one being the first in his class and probably the entire level, and the other with all sorts of achievements under his belt (No, I'm not doing to list them, there are too many). And then there's me. Yeah. Well, it's not like I wanted to do badly or anything. I'm failing a few subjects and not doing well in my forte. It's genuinely hard for me to do well because I'm lazy and I don't really have a goal, that much I won't deny. But I'm not stupid. Really.

Still, to those readers out there who currently have to same problem as me and all the repercussions that come along with them (parents nagging, teachers wanting to meet parents, late submissions of homework, a screwed up set of priorities, etc...), yes, we are the minority. But if you persevere and try to change yourself as best as you can (like I am at the moment), you will really be able to do it. Find out what your study habits are and if it helps to study with a certain person, go ahead! I mean, come on, obviously that person will let you study with him or her unless you enjoy studying with your enemy, then I suggest you go see a doctor. Give yourself some time, and you'll slowly start to see changes.

"If your goal is to reach a wall, as long as you start moving towards it, even if you're moving at a snail's pace, you will get there." (Just make sure you have enough time to be moving at snail's pace though. I suggest walking. If you're gonna run, I suggest you take a break once in a while. Burn out is not fun.)

-Midnight Flint
P.S. I changed the layout of the blog so that it's easier to read haha