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Written by a-Leng 20. Dec 2004 11:10 PM

First of all I'd like to say thanks to those who commented in my last diary entry. It's really very much appreciated and I'll keep in mind the advice that has been given to me.

I guess I was feeling a bit down about my year 12 results but now that a few days have past I don't feel so bad anymore. My parents are not very pissed at me anyway, I think they were somewhat expecting me to get a low end of year result.

I'm not exactly the most intelligent when it comes to studying which is a shame because I do know the importance of a good education, even though some people don't learn much at school or whatever. I suppose street smartness is important too.

As a way of cheering myself up I went shopping with a friend of mine to a shopping centre I don't go to often. There I bought myself a new top which looks interesting. My friend told me that I should treat myself once in a while so I figured I'd treat myself for completing year 12, for the second time (I prefer not to call it year 13...even though technically it is...).

Besides, there's still hope, whether I get into university or not. The university offers don't come until some time in January next year so there's still hope that I can get in, I suppose...if I do get in not only will I be able to study at university next year but my mother promised me to take me to China once she saves up enough money. (She said this before I finished year 12 so pretty much her motive was for me to study harder and therefore get a better mark...*sigh*). If not, I'm pretty sure I can get into at least of one the six TAFE courses I chose.

Well, apart from that I've just been trying to keep myself occupied these past few days.

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Comments from the community:

Hi a-leng.

Listen, those results you got they do not test your intelligence. They test your ability to remember things and quote what they want to hear at them. I have no doubt at all that you are a highly intelligent individual.

With respect of Uni, I shouldn't be studying law because I did not get a high enough ENTER. However, I did have exceptional circumstances. I explained them to the University and got into the course I wanted to get into. What do you think?

I treat myself sometimes, too. Though I must admit that now I do not buy books or DVDs. I tend to buy plants now. Because that way when I keep them alive (and for me, you have no idea how much of a struggle that is) it is a small accomplishment.

I find that celebrating the small things helps when I am feeling slightly down. When I am in one of my deep blue funks however, there is nothing I have found yet to help.

Hope you have a splendiferous day. The sun started to rise here (in the ACT) at 4:17. Kinda cool to watch.

Love Elly

Written by Elly, 21. Dec 2004 10:22 AM

I used to be really down on myself about my grades. Once when my counsellor told me how smart he was, I pointed out my grades--which were pretty shocking. He said that greades tell you nothing about what sort of person you are, and how much intelligence you really have. It's so true. Grades only tell you how much you can remember under pressure from what you have learned during the year. Most of it isn't practical to life anyway.

Written by bush_baby, 21. Dec 2004 02:56 PM

Hey there a-leng,

I'm glad that you feel a little bit better. I am sure there is some anticipation for the uni offers - but you know that there is somewhere you can go.

As for the trip to China - I think that it is important to have things to look foward to. Perhaps while you are waiting for uni offers, you could get a job and help your mum pay for the trip. But, I am not sure if this is too big of a step.

Anyways, congratulations on having something to look foward to - and the ability to counce back after feeling down. It sounds like you are on your way to recovery!

Happy Holidays and take care,
kcdbooks

Written by kcdbooks, 22. Dec 2004 09:07 AM

Hey a-leng

Congrats on getting thru - it's a mighty achievement, especially if you take into account all the energy you had to expend on dealing with depression.

Not to metion the usual stuff like: getting to school, dealing with all your peers, cultural expectations and no doubt wondering about the more important stuff liek 'why do all banana's taste the same'?

I echo and applaud all the feedback so far. Naturally being me - I just had to be different and throw in my $0.02 worth (which only leaves me $0.06 for the ABC TV but hell they can cope).

It struck me that there ius another university to consider and has already been alluded to.

I fondly refer to 'The University of Life': travel.

It's open top everyone and unless you plan to go overseas and first class all the way....it can be quite cheap.

Of course you may have to slog it out servinjg fries or latte's to save up for it but hell once you get going....some people never stop.

China I know for a fact is cheap and even I have a contact there...an editor with The Oriental Express. In fact I have been dropping very un-subtle hints lately to him about employment but he ain't biting. *sigh*

Anyway - as the others said I can only agree....university is not the be all end all. It'll always be there whenever you're ready for it - not the other way around.

I love the reference to Lindsay Fox too...take a look at most REALLY successful people...most will have no degree on their CV.

Keep the self - treats coming. Apparently it work quite well.

cheers

the cat

Written by felix_cat, 22. Dec 2004 01:20 PM

Treating yourself to something nice, once in a while is a good thing.

I say enjoy it. We all need some fun. Even if it comes in small doses.

:0)

Written by sweets29, 23. Dec 2004 01:42 PM

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