My Journey Meeting the White Slip

    My hands were cold. They were trembling. My heart pounded on a higher frequency than the usual. My appetite was lost. Have you ever experienced that nerve-wracking feeling like that? Well to be frank, I had. It was on that day-the day I met the white slip.

     Last month, specifically on the 21^st of March, was announced to be the date of 2011 SPM leavers to know their SPM result. It was rather irritating as before the real date was announced, there were a lot of rumours regarding the date for us to get our SPM results.  Luckily my parents were so kind to send me to MRSM Balik Pulau in Penang from my current university here in Tronoh, which is Universiti Technology Petronas. So basically, I have no transport issue. I pitied some of my friends that went back to our former MRSM by bus who bought the wrong ticket ‘thanks’ to the confusion of the date when the SPM result is released. They bought a later ticket.

     I decided to set off early in the morning after the Subuh prayer from UTP. Two of my friends, Una, my own roommate now and Syu, hopped on as we were from the same MRSM before entering UTP. It was quite a chaotic morning, I have to admit. Eventually, we set off around a quarter past 7 in the morning. It was a quiet ride, each of us kept our mouth shut most of the time as we were scared thinking of what would be our reaction in a few hours to come, will we cry of happiness or would it be the opposite? My dad stopped at RnR Bukit Gantang for breakfast and guest what? We met another friend of ours from MRSM Balik Pulau with her parents! Her name is Shery. We hugged each other as it has been almost 3 months since the last time we met.

     When we reached Kedah, we started receiving calls and messages asking about our whereabouts. That time, it was around 10. And we still had not reached Penang. I started to be anxious as my friends who had reached MRSM Balik Pulau called and tell me about their results, and even our friend’s result. Then at one moment, I started to be more anxious and my hands were cold, as one of my best friend, Nadiah told me that there was one person who managed to get straight A+ and quite a number of students getting straight A's.My heart skipped a few beats. Around 11 o’clock, we managed to reach our destination. I met a lot friends that I really missed, and it would be heaven if I got more time to talk to them. But then, before anything, I need to see the white slip. So, I walked solemnly towards Dewan Seri Gemilang to get my dear SPM result. The result was shocking. I have never expected it. Alhamdulillah, I managed to make my mother cry. The cry of happiness. It was one of the best part of the day, really.

     In conclusion, I am so thankful for my results. Credits to the helpful teacher, supporting parents, understanding friends, and last but not least to The Almighty. I have learnt that if we want something, we can achieve it. Just believe in ourself and pray to god after putting the effort. Besides that, we should not judge a person by one sole exam marks. Everyone has their rise and fall. Do not be surprise when someone you used to look down achieving better results. Just continue the hard work in a smart way and eventually, we will reach the success. Insyaallah.