Gaining something out of a failure
Initially didn't want to post about this, but eventually decided to as it is indeed an invaluable experience.

Yesterday went to SP for YES. And our group, Team 1, was the first to present in Panel F. Everything went on smoothly for us(: We were so relieved that we managed to present our idea to the judges.

Then, waited quite long before the results were out. I was praying so hard that we would be one of the semi finalists.

Utterly disappointed, of course I don't mean that the product that we created is so good. But it is really a little hard on us, when our group name was left out of the semi finalists. I was asking myself"that means we won't be able to go on the second round?" The product which we have spent weeks preparing, and the efforts we have put in for this day, the hopes were shattered in just a few minutes. And I was like forcing myself to accept this fact that we have lost our chance in this competition, and have disappointed the teachers who have supported and guided us all along.

The whole group together with Team 2, stayed back after that to watch the semi finalists' presentations. I was so keen to find out what exactly did the winning group in our panel invented. I was finally convinced that they are real good, theirs is a life vest, ours is a teaching tool. If you were to choose between the two, will you take our teaching tool?It is a good learning experience, we like our product, but it does not mean that the judges will accept it and this also tells us that the competitive level is high.

Felt a little better after watching their presentation, our product is good, but theirs serves an even important purpose. I thought I was okay, I was still able to smile but honestly I was loss for words. Didn't have so much things to say like usual, just kept quiet, Suet ting and Jasmine too. I think Yi Hui and zilin were able to take things in stride better. I dragged my feet all the way from SP to the mrt, and without bidding goodbye to everyone, walked off. Sulked when I was in the mrt train, I was so looking forward to this competition, and now.. we did not manage to present our product as one of the semi finalists.

When I was at Jurong East, Suet Ting called me to inform me that Miss Goh wanted to give us a treat. Then I changed to the previous track again.

How should I express my sadness and disappointment over this? But I know that there are no guarantees in competitions, and am sure that I did not regret going for this competition.

Despite the elimination, I still believe that the product is an achievement, one that we will not forget. The experience, an invaluable one. Most importantly, the learning process.

We have done our best, and have to accept this fact.
There will be another chance for us.

Kids!
That day, almost the whole class went to childcare centre! ;D

Amanda said" I think the kids won't like you, because you have slow reactions!"
Fortunately, I managed to mix with them, haha. Played games with them, talk to them..
I saw how much the kids enjoy themselves, they are themselves, no one should ever change that.
Lots of things will take place from tomorrow onwards, I must motivate myself.
Yesterday, I was so happy! The first time I felt that everything was worth it afterall.(:
For every single thing, the efforts put in will be paid off.
Read the whole book that meishan lent me):

Btw, realised that I get flustered easily. I must change! I have to, for the reason I am here now is to enjoy my life.
And I will try not to make funny sounds during lessons again=x