16th... and soon to be 17th

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

Blink of an eye and here we are. The very last month of 2009. Last month for being 16th.

Somehow, I find 17th to be quite a terrifying number. It seems... wrong. As teenagers, we faced a lot of problems. Every year gets harder and harder for us. As soft toys were exchange for expensive clothing. Sneakers for high heels. Fake toy jewellers for makeups. Gotta admit. We are growing up and time ain't stopping.

17th, the last year in high school. 4 years ago, high school just seem like never ending, but now, it's not meant to last forever. We are all going our seperate ways soon, and it's just all too overwhelming. It came too sudden, for me.

17th, means SPM. Exams, exams and more exams. For some of us, we took 2009 for granted. We didn't care much bout our results. But as 2010 comes, some of us, will change for a better. Better yet, forming a study group.

17th, there's just not enough time to spend with your friends anymore. With exam up ahead and obstacle to overcome, friends, for some, will distance away.

I wish I can stop time, or just slow it down. To enjoy, for the very last time. Being 16th.

XOXO,

Nathalie