PRECIOUS

Chong Pei En 1 Anggerik

If one day, you were asked on something that is
precious to you, what would you answer? Is it
money, expensive properties or luxury jewellry? Out
of all choices, I’ll choose time, because time is
precious.
Life is indeed a roller-coaster ride. Everything
seems important and valuable to us that sometimes
we forgot what is truly precious in our hearts. But
to me, time is the treasure chest in my life.
These days, life is quite tough for a highschooler
like me. I’m worned out with packed schedules and
works that time flies in the blink of an eye.I’m sure
every highschooler can relate to this situation.Why
does time run faster than me? Where is the leaking
hole of my hourglass?
Just wished if l had more time. If l had time to read
my favourite book, to sing in my shower and take a
nice nap…… How wonderful would it be! But
everything doesn’t go in your way in life. In the end,
l can only pray for more time to my dismay.
Sometimes, l hope l was still a kid. Maybe these
thoughts help me to run away from reality.But
seeing the old me just makes me tickled pink. Since
when did l grow so much? Is it just a dream? l feel
like l’m sleepwalking everyday.
Once upon a time, l was a little girl with a cute
smile. I was curious of the world and amazed with
the magical wonders of fairy tales. I had goals and
dreams. I was a racing car, striving to drive to the
finish line. However, there definitely have changes
and obstacles that l must face.
In my first step to a teenager, there were a lot of
physical and emotional changes. I had pimIes , l
turned heavier and taller…… Challenges also awaits
me in my studies. I need to adapt to a new school,
lifestyle, meet new friends and teachers, expose
myself to my study life in Malay and English, work
hard for every exam to pass with flying colours and
so on.
In the maze of life, I kept finding ways to beat the
clock. Yet, I realized a truthful secret of time. The
truth is, time is a gift. Time is precious, because time
stands still for no man.
Because time neither rest nor sleep, so we need to
chase after it before it’s too late. Thus, we need to
spend our time wisely and cherish the memories
that remains sealed in our hearts. Hence, nothing
can be compared to time.
Life is short but contented. So, treasure it and
realise the precious things around you, including
time. Yesterday was beautiful, and so tomorrow
shall be.
Time is precious, and I’ll value it better. I hope
those who are reading this essay will embark on a
wonderful quest in search of precious “treasures”!
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