We were invited as VIP guest for Husna's graduation last 31st Oct. 2010. The grand event was held at UTM Hall, just as if she was a true graduate. Except that the students were a bit less discipline but nevertheless, they were cute. As VIP, we had to come early, enter the room together with the guests of honor, and worst of all, we had to act as "VIP". Imagine that. Proper attire. No fooling around. Sit straight. Smile. Walk graciously. Speak eloquently. Jaga imej lah. Kena berlakon lah nampaknya sikit2. We brought Huda along so she could witness the grand celebration for the graduates. So this kind of spoilt the VIP mood a little. Heck with it.
Nuri teachers and management never told us on what ground we were selected as one couple out of 5 other parents as VIPs. I reckon that was because Husna was the Best Student, again, for the 3 consecutive years since she began in J4 pre-school. At the lunch table, I tried to peek into the assurance game. The retired teacher who was also invited as VIP told me that some parents did argue, why their children were also GOOD, but did not get the Best Student award. The teacher told us that they conducted interview to assess the student's confidence level, as well as overall behavior and leadership skills manisfested at school. Wow, this is worst than at the workplace! Frankly, I have never put such high hope until she got all hard up to be the Best Student. Only sometimes I teased her when she acted lazy or acted rebelliously, I would say - "Best Student perangai macam ni ka?" "You want Tashvita to take over your place?" Of course, sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't.
Husna was a little bit frustrated that she could not join the Grand Performance by the graduates. All was because we had no transport during the days when she had to practice dancing and performing at school. It was done in the afternoon allright. No school bus available. Atok was on and off. Sometimes when he is healthy, he can send. But most of the times, Atuk did not feel very well - gout lah. So, agak kesian jugak lah kat Husna. But, no sweat. I recall all her other cousins. Grand performance and all that, captured on video, made into CD, and then what? CD will be lost and only memory remains. Perhaps I should videotape when she truly graduate later on, at MIT ka, Harvard ka, Royal Surgeon of Ireland ka, baru lah best - insya Allah. Panjang umur, ada rezeki, dapeklah makcik pi melancong. Heh heh.
Later on 12th Nov. 2010, we attended a talk organized by Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Skudai specially for new parents to welcome to the new wonderful world of REAL SCHOOL people.....hey, this school is among the best school in Johor lah. I could see the dedication and commitment the teachers put in welcoming the new parents and in giving talk on the DO's and DON'T's at school. Bagus betul. It was apparent. Husna is the tallest and biggest student. Even the teacher thought that she would be in standard 2 or 3 kinda size. I could see that she just can't wait to start at the new school.
So far, I have to pledge syukur alhamdullillah a lot to Allah, for bestowing upon me this child of mine - Husna Eka. She is full of dedication. A great leader (she claims herself as the teacher's assistant at school). Listen to parents most of the time. Quite easy to deal with. What I'm trying to say is, considering how limited time I have spent with her so far, she is independent and take full responsibility of things, can be trusted. Syukur alhamduillah.
Retired teacher Kamala pointed to Huda and asked me, "So how's this one? Bright as Husna?".
I answered her,"She is different". I know Huda is good in her own ways. Never compare your children. All are created with unique strengths and objectives.
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