Elijah's Life Experiences

Take heed of this essay "Never" ... for it tells of what to take note of in life ...           Never.          Never had I ever expected it to turn out this way.          It all started as a result of my alarm clock! The batteries’ lifespan was out and this inevitably led it to not ringing. I found myself waking up late! It was 9 am! Being the sole breadwinner in my family, panic and anxiety engulfed me. I was as sure as taxes and death that I would be fired if I had been late once again. It had become a bad habit. Pulling off the morning lethargy, I dressed myself and headed out.          Growing even more tense with every second, I rushed down the stairs. In a haste, I forgot to wear my spectacles. I gobbled down my breakfast and rushed into my old but trusty Toyota.      ...

Here's an essay done up with a collaborative effort with my dad - "The Fatal Accident" , written during my Primary Four (10 year old) days.             “Oh dear. I ‘m late for work!” thought Mr Tan when he woke up and saw the time. It was seven in the morning! He rushed to the bathroom as quick as lightning.             Fifteen minutes later, Mr Tan whooshed into the dining room for a quick breakfast. His wife, Mrs Tan was in the kitchen, as busy as a bee, preparing breakfast for the family. Spotting her husband out of the corner of her navy blue eyes, she chided him, “You really need to have a sense of urgency.”             In five minutes, Mr Tan had wolfed down his breakfast. “Bye. See you tonight,” said Mr Tan as he kissed his wife and hastily hurried to his car.             As Mr Tan drove to work, he was so keyed up as he thought aloud, “Can...