On Top

How does it feel being on top?

On top of what?

If I'm on top of things, I think I would feel great since things are in control.

If I'm on top of a mountain or a building, I think I would be thrilled but nevertheless cautious looking onto what's below me and the probability of me doing a Jack and Jill (... came tumbling after).

What about on top of the class on a particular exam?

I can't deny that it feels great. I was pretty excited in going home so I could just tell my mom and dad about it. Details? You see, in one of my subjects, nobody passed in 2 sections in the first exam. After giving additional points, some of them did .. but I still got 59 after that. On the 2nd exam, I got 82.5. Only 5 people passed that exam. And I was the one who got the highest score. I was happy for myself. But you see, only 5 people passed amongst 75 students. The thing is a number of my classmates and friends were really congratulating me that I felt that they are more happy for me than I am for me. No kidding! I think it has something to do with the reputation of our teacher, passing 7 to 12 students in a class, and being able to top it. Don't get me wrong .. I'm happy and so thankful about it. But then, it doesn't end there. You see, my name was posted in the two bulletin boards in Law School, along with the others who have topped the exam. Some have even asked me if I have already started studying for the third exam, which is 2 weeks from now. I have to live up to that kind of expectation (do I hear pressure?).

Nevertheless, I can't deny that it feels great. But I always try to remember that it doesn't end there.

Do you know what also makes me feel great? Getting an e-mail from a dear friend, reading her blog and letting me know that she's doing great ;)