Happiness seems to be very distant these days. Smiling requires a lot of pure effort, laughing needs more. I feel depressed. Isolation suddenly became my lone friend. These days are vey tough. I managed to survive but…How long?
The truth: I got a low grade in my Midterm Examination in College Algebra. Out of 40 items, the checkmarks totalled 25. This means a grade of 81, a little higher to be considered failed and a lot lower to be considered good. I tried to do my best and break my limitations but apparently, it is not enough. Although I can say that this grade is, at least, a little better than my past grades, it is still not good. I need to have a higher grade to qualify to the course of my choice. And I do not know how I’ll face failure if I didn’t meet the required grade.
It’s still too early to give up, as I always say. But time is running out. Now that the second half of the semester is approaching, I cannot - and hopefully would not - afford to have another low grade. Problems seem to be very inconsiderate. It strikes when you least expect it. But if you at least try to solve it, success may welcome you. There’s no harm in trying. Just keep in mind that not all efforts will be rewarded…