Junior High School
Waking up at 6.30 with pounding heads. Hearing little sister complaining about how sleepy she is. Purposely turn every lights on to wake up other siblings. Hurrying downstair to change clothes. Getting out of the bathroom with messy uniforms and hair. Quickly put the socks on and tie shoes then run to the front of the car, holding the ipod. Trying to listen to music instead of siblings’ fight. Open the car while squabbling silently about school. Walking to the third building while gazing into nothing. Open the door and put the backpack onto the table. Chat with friends. 7.30, bell rings.
Senior High School
Wake up because of the blaring alarm. Quickly go downstair and grab the uniform. Hearing the sound of crickets and nocturnal animals from the outside while sitting down, staring into nothing. Feeling extremely drowsy. Hurrying into the bathroom. Getting out of the bathroom hoping not to be late. Walk outside to the car while shuffling the ipod randomly. Sit in the car quietly. Gaze up into the sky and see the bright stars still twinkling. Start muttering when encounter traffic jams. Sigh deeply when the traffic is fine. Complain about the school’s regulation. It’s almost 6.30! Open the car’s door and run to the school across the (lousy) traffic jam. Almost got hit by a car. Feeling glad because the gate hasn’t been closed. Walk into the classroom and smile. 6.30, read Quran.
College
Wake up at 7, still feeling sleepy. Check bbm for some messages. Reply chats. Daydreaming. Wondering. Missing people, hmmm…. . Thinking about which clothes should be worn today. Peek through the window and see the sky is still dark. Take clothes and coat, then go to the restroom. Ahhh, showers. Check the mirror. Changing coats. Check the mirror. Grab some light breakfast. Go to school. Saying good bye to house family. Walk while sulking to the morning class. Sit quietly and listen to the professor.
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See the difference?
