Personal recount.

It was the worst thing I could have ever done to my best friend. How could I have done something so terrible to her? My mind filled up with guilt and emotions too hard to explain as tears streaked down my eyes.

It all started when me and my mother went to visit Kayla's mother at their house. It was all smiles and laughter as our mother's started gossiping about private things. Me and Kayla went into her mother's room to play with her Power Ranger action figures. I know that it sounds 'boyish' but it was our favourite television series back then. It was when I was looking for the Yellow Power Ranger when I saw that card. It was the 'magic' card that I always saw my mother buy expensive things with. Only this time, it did not belong to my mother. It belonged to Kayla's mother. It was even shinier then my mother's card! I dragged Kayla with me towards the glowing card. Then, without thinking, I snatched it and rushed out into the living room pulling Kayla behind me.

"Mummy! Me and Kayla are going down to play with other friends!", I lied .

I bit my lower lip and forced myself to look into her eyes. I couldn't. So, without waiting for a reply, we rushed down and ran to the shop opposite the road. When we finally reached the shop, there was an old uncle who looked like he was an old as a dinosaur.

"Hello uncle, do you accept magic cards?", I asked gleefully.

"Do you mean a credit card? Haha, I'm sorry, you have to be a little older to use a 'magic' card", he replied me with a croak and a smile.

Disappointment overwhelmed me. Kayla nudged me, signaling me that it was time to get back before our mother's started worrying. As we turned to walk home, I thought about what would happen if my mother found out about the 'magic' card. Without even thinking about it, I slipped the credit card into Kayla's pocket. As soon as we stepped into the house, an eerie silence now permeated the living room. My mother then stepped out with Kayla's mother trailing behind from the bedroom.

"Where is my credit card?", She asked us keeping her eyes on us for signs of nervousness. We stood in front of them with our heads hanging and our eyes fixed on the floor.

I knew that me and Kayla were looking flustered and fearful. Our mothers rushed to us and started to check us the way police checked criminals before arresting them.

"If I find my card on ...", Kayla's mother stopped. She pulled out the shiny 'magic' card from Kayla's pocket.

"Kayla! How could you? You will be severely punished when your father gets home.", Her voice seething with anger.

Kayla, looking dumbfounded, stared at me. Her eyes seemed like they were talking to me. Betrayer. That was what I heard, or saw, in her eyes. I remained quiet, avoiding eye contact with Kayla. My mother then whispered something to Kayla's mother and pulled me towards the door. We went home. I had never felt so guilty. At home, I thought about what I had done.

I never admitted to my wrong doings. Surprisingly, Kayla did not told her mother what happened either. I never talked or saw Kayla till today. Our mothers remained good friends.

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Kayla is not the real name.

Personal Aspirations & Target setting for 2010

My personal aspirations for 2010 are to do well in my studies and go to a good secondary 3 class in 2011. I would like to concentrate on my Mathematics, Science and Mother Tongue because those are my weakest subjects. I am really going to try to study hard for the exams this year and not get distracted easily by the happenings around me. Besides studies, I would also like to do well in badminton and become a good player.

As for my target settings, I am going to try to get minimum B3's for all my subjects. It will be tough but I'll persevere and try my hardest.