Alena's Euphoric Quill

I learn new lessons every day, and today was just another where I got to learn from my mistakes. I am someone who studies hard, attends all classes, and usually writes exams well. But this time, for my first exam, I couldn’t manage my time properly, and I couldn’t score as well as I hoped. When I was writing my 8-mark question, I suddenly realized I had only 15 minutes left. My brain was jumbled, and I couldn’t think straight. I am often appreciated for my neat handwriting and I never overwrite but those 15 minutes were not the time to think about neatness. I tried to focus, but all I could think of was the time running out. I had studied so many quotes to use in my essay, yet at that moment, I couldn’t remember even one. I was so disappointed, not just because I knew I could do better, but because the professor for this paper has always encouraged and motivated me to give my best, and it was his paper that I messed up. I cried after reaching home. When I got the paper back, the marks ...

I will turn 20 soon,  Oh! Where did time fly to? Why is life rushing?  I'm not ready to step out of my teenage, I feel like a child by heart. Twenty sounds like a big number, Like I'm supposed to have it all figured out, Like dreams must wear discipline, And laughter must learn to hush. I still believe in the magic of Little things, Like raindrops, pretty smiles and hearty talks, If growing up means losing that, Then let me stay nineteen a little longer. I wish I could freeze time, I never had that cliché teenage love, Never explored being a carefree child, Because I was always a little too mature, For the usual immature teenage years.  I was always a good child, Listened to my parents and teachers, Gave my everything and studied my best, But I wish I enjoyed more than I did, Like every other kid who were naughty, In my dear old childhood days.  Yet, twenty knocks gently, Whispering of new beginnings, Of love yet to find, Of stories waiting to be written. It's time t...