2nd Place Isn't THAT Bad (10/7/13)

Now, this is what I call interesting. 

As I learnt that I was in the finals I started to scream, do gymnastics on my bed and stressed out immediately. But this was when it became better. Here's a review of my whole day in just one post.

While I was riding in a taxi I started getting the shivers. Was this gonna get worse or not? My thought was yes, since I didn't want to jinx it. 

I finally went into the classroom for formtime and automatically, my teacher asked me, "Are you ready?" 

"Yes, thank you Ms." I replied, even though she was married. 

The rest of my classmates asked the same too. 

"Are you ready, Marian? I'll help you train!" Offered one of my female classmates.

"Let's go!" I said excitedly.

We went into a corner and practised some words. 

"Spell 'commandments', please." 

"C-O-M-M-A-N-D-M-E-N-T-S!" I answered.

Then we spelt a couple of words until the bell rang and while in the middle of formtime my teacher spoke out "As you all know, Marian is going to compete in the Spelling Bee today at assembly".

I've heard that too much. For the past several days, she's been bragging about it. And I bet my classmates have been fed up with hearing the name "Marian" everyday.

Now, let's zoom into the assembly, shall we?

I was feeling nauseous and numb. I wasn't ready. But I had to do it for my own good. Spelling is the only strength that I can participate with in school. I'm too late for Netball and Hockey, Stage Challenge (dancing), and singing. But at least I am still with my fellow Writing Group.

It took a few items first then one of the deputy principals called up the finalists.

There were 4 of us (junior (me), sophomore, senior and teacher, who was apparently the head of faculty of English) and I was the 3rd contestant and  my first word was "baccalaureate". Once I successfully spelled it I wowed the crowd. It was the loudest I've ever heard my school yell and cheer. My self-esteem went up by 99%, even I found my whole class (actually including the jocks! Aargh!) clapping and supporting me.

Later on the sophomore and the senior got eliminated and there was me versus the head of faculty of English. 

"Contestant number 3, can you please spell 'Disingenuous'"

I struggled on this word. I missed the 's' next to the 'di'. So, to make my brain work, I paused for a little bit and failed. But I realised, failure is what makes you who you are. You can't succeed without failure. 

Now back to the real story.

I ended up receiving a chocolate bar and later on in the last period I received a stationary set from the Head of Faculty of English. 

This day was so stupendous and I thank the people who supported me and even went nervous and scared for me and to you Mariannettes for getting a taste of my spelling skills throughout posting posts every week.

Bye Bye Mariannettes!