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Just Look At You

Imagine how many times you were woken up from sleep and pushed or dragged into the bathroom when you were a kid just so you can go to school. Imagine how many times you missed the bus and had to trek or jump buses to go to school. Imagine how many times you were flogged because you failed a test or assignment. Imagine how many times you fought in the playground or the street behind the school. Imagine how many times you cried for coming behind or failing a particular subject in school. Imagine the thrill you felt when the questions and topics you read came out in the test or exam. Imagine the excitement when you came top in class and became the envy and cynosure of all eyes. Imagine the uncle or aunt you admired, because of the special attention they gave you for being smarter than the others and being more knowledgeable in a particular subject. Imagine how proud you were as you stood by the door, desperately waiting for your dad and mum to come home so you can sho...