Picking Yourself Up.
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Picking Yourself Up.
by Lucky Charms. Mon 15 Sep 2008, 1:49 pm
Many of us have experienced a great deal of disappointment in your life.
I have. As a kid, when I was to graduate from Primary school, I was under my school's reputation. Everywhere I went, the name Raffles was held in awe. My previous school was a premier school, a private school that was always known for having the smartest students.
When I took my finals, I expected an aggregate of 260 and higher over 300 because that was the expectation people had of us. I was supposed to get into NUS High School of Maths and Science and then skip Junior College to go to NUS (National University Singapore). Unfortunately, things went bad and I instead only scored 245. You have to understand the 240-249 mark was a dangerous zone because to get into the express stream, where you only study fiur years instead of five, you need at least 250. I was stuck.
But you know,things went well and I made it, miracle as it is, into a great school. I went through a tough period but I got up and salaged what I could.
How about you?
Any tips on getting back on the horse? Any inspirational stories to tell people so we can all be motivated?
How do you keep telling yourself "yes" when the whole world forces you to believe "no"?
I hope this is the right thread. If not, you could delete I guess and sorry for the extra work.
I have. As a kid, when I was to graduate from Primary school, I was under my school's reputation. Everywhere I went, the name Raffles was held in awe. My previous school was a premier school, a private school that was always known for having the smartest students.
When I took my finals, I expected an aggregate of 260 and higher over 300 because that was the expectation people had of us. I was supposed to get into NUS High School of Maths and Science and then skip Junior College to go to NUS (National University Singapore). Unfortunately, things went bad and I instead only scored 245. You have to understand the 240-249 mark was a dangerous zone because to get into the express stream, where you only study fiur years instead of five, you need at least 250. I was stuck.
But you know,things went well and I made it, miracle as it is, into a great school. I went through a tough period but I got up and salaged what I could.
How about you?
Any tips on getting back on the horse? Any inspirational stories to tell people so we can all be motivated?
How do you keep telling yourself "yes" when the whole world forces you to believe "no"?
I hope this is the right thread. If not, you could delete I guess and sorry for the extra work.
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by Insurgentes Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:36 pm
A few years ago, I was having what could literally be called the worst time in my life. I had nobody there for me, nothing to hold onto. Nothing. I began to do stupid things to myself and I was convinced that there was nothing else for me anymore. But then I started to realise that I wasn't as alone as I thought - nobody is. So I picked myself right back up and I continue to every single time I get thrown off. Whether it's with the help of my friends, or all by my lonesome.
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by Lucky Charms. Wed 17 Sep 2008, 12:56 pm
Which one do you think is more productive? Picking yourself up on your own or with people's help?
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by the takedown. Wed 17 Sep 2008, 1:04 pm
With friends, it's great to know that someone is there with you.
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by Insurgentes Wed 17 Sep 2008, 9:54 pm
That cannot be determined because every situation and outcome is different. There are times that helping myself is the only way to go and times when my friends are the only ones who can pull me out of the pit.Heartstrings. wrote: Which one do you think is more productive? Picking yourself up on your own or with people's help?
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by makoto kino. Fri 26 Sep 2008, 1:18 pm
I used to feel guilty about leaning on people for help, but I don't any more, its what friends are for, right?
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by Insurgentes Fri 26 Sep 2008, 6:22 pm
Exactly. If you can't count on a friend to lean on, then they're not a very good friend, are they?les amoureux. wrote: its what friends are for, right?
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by belle of the boulevard. Mon 29 Sep 2008, 12:51 am
i attempt to pick myself up by myself every single time; it's what's led to my bad times.
i never ask for help because i'm scared of what people will think.
i never ask for help because i'm scared of what people will think.
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by makoto kino. Sat 04 Oct 2008, 3:55 pm
Exactly.Lady Serena wrote:Exactly. If you can't count on a friend to lean on, then they're not a very good friend, are they?les amoureux. wrote: its what friends are for, right?
I rely on them to be there whenever I need them, and they know that I will do the same.
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by belle of the boulevard. Tue 07 Oct 2008, 11:16 pm
my friends... idk.
some like to tell me it's just attention.
others don't have much time for it.
some like to tell me it's just attention.
others don't have much time for it.
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by belle of the boulevard. Tue 16 Dec 2008, 3:44 am
it does and i'm just stuck with it for now to be honest.
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Re: Picking Yourself Up.
by Galileo Figaro Sat 03 Jan 2009, 2:35 pm
I don't like asking for help. Pretty much the most I'll do is post on Confessions and hope like mad that someone will ask about it. 
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