The O level written exams start today and I think I am more nervous than the children. I flash back to the time I took the exams equivalent to the O levels and wonder if my parents were as stressed out as I am now. It’s only when you walk in their shoes, you feel the pain.

GG is someone who is not very good with formal exams and sometimes second guesses herself and makes a mess of her answers. This is only true for national exams and she is ok with school internal exams. My prayers for her is to be cool, calm and collected and not second guess herself. She should be sure of what she has written and unless it’s a completely wrong answer, should stick with her original answer.

BB is the chill guy. He is the exact opposite of his sister and has been super calm and collected leading to the exams. This first week for him is just Maths and English, so he is chill this week since they are his strongest subjects. It’s next week that will be testing times for him as he has his sciences and humanities then, which are not his strong subjects. GG on the other hand find STEM subjects taxing and revels in the humanities!

As for me, I have also been under work stress, but hopefully I am going to manage it well this week. It was a busy last week for me and this week also promises to be a busy one.

I have also started prepping for Diwali and every day prepare something for the festival.

Have a great week folks and Happy Diwali to everyone!