Awakening

It was a step backward. Look at the pictures. They don't lie. What's the use of ORDing, when it only leads to degeneration?

You'd better make sure there's enough propellant to propel you forward. There's much catching up to do. Time is way ahead of you. His lead is huge, almost insurmountable. And it's not showing any sign of slowing down.

M*F gave you a sense of purpose, responsibility. You were a defender, guardian, and saviour. You had a duty. Now that you are back to school, you have been running about in circles, in the name of "new experiences". Perhaps that was useful, but extended periods perhaps amount to "aimless work done". There is a purpose behind all that exposure. Now it's time to review that purpose.

What have you learnt about yourself? What are your strengths? Build on it. This should be the first step. As for the weaknesses, take note of it. But priority now should be on the building up of strength. That includes both physical and mental capabilities. Language and communication skills are the obvious themes of this semester, coinciding with academic requirements. Therefore dual purposes - both academic and personal goals - are served.

Faiz: Blast mode.