I really whiled away my time at secondary school, knowing that I was destined for the States afterwards. One thing I really enjoyed in secondary school was entertainment. Although I was quite the shy type, most of my friends participated, and I had so much fun just watching and cheering them on. I made some good friends in secondary school, many of whom I am still in touch with. Actually, Pearl, Abigail, Anthia, and a few others are in Atlanta with me. Secondary school brought me out of my shell a little bit and changed my perspective on life. It made me appreciate what I had, for I had more and many other people did not have any. Likemost parents, our mother wanted us to grow up to be responsible adults — the kind of mom who expected everyone to be home by a certain time and who, if she sent you, and you spent more minutes outside than she expected, you would have questions to answer. My mom had such a strong personality, which she ought to have 9 The Birthday Journal
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