First of all it was the Singapore International Science Challenge. My team, comprising of myself, Sasha and YiSong put in a tremendous amount of effort in the Science Challenge component only to be denied a prize (be it Distinction or Champion) by a winning team from VJC who did not even present any scientific substantiation in their presentation. In their presentation during the closing ceremony, I was so angry since our content was so similar to theirs, and yet we did not win anything. Presentation wise, I felt that we did a very good job too! SISC has very biased judging it seems. A big shock and setback, but one with a lesson on how to cope with failure, especially when I have put in my best effort already.

Secondly today it was the National Economics and Mutual Funds Quiz. My teacher, Mr Derek Lee, once told me that I did very well in the selection quiz and with that, I was hoping to be able to be one of the chosen ones to represent the school in the final stage of the quiz. But today they informed all those who were selected, and you guessed it right, I was not one of them… I prepared relatively hard for this quiz, to the extent that I bought a S$40 Investment book from Borders just to study for this quiz. Once again I have learnt the lesson that when one party wins, there is another party at the other end who loses and feels dejected (in this case, that party was me) Not that it matters so much in the future. I will prove that even though I did not participate in this quiz, I will learn more about investment on my own and apply it in real life and perhaps be the next Warren Buffet! *chuckles* Well, gotta look at life in a positive way!

Romans 8:28 says, “… all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord, to those who are called according to His purpose.” I believe that something good will come out of all these miniature setbacks, and I am victorious in the Spirit of the Lord, now and forever. I know that the Lord has greater and better things in mind for me in the near future, and in the long run.