Written by Dr Auntie ⤵️
It was 1983. I just turned 7. That morning I was sent to school. I forgot now how I exactly felt. I’m sure I was feeling excited & anxious at the same time. But I remember how my father held my hand & walked with me to my classroom. Darjah 1 Biru. I remember that. I remember how my father helped to choose a desk for me. Yes Daddy, I know how much you wanted me to be successful, hence you put me right at the front of the classroom 😁
November 2019. I was invited for a motivational talk for the students at SK Zainab 1. It was a prestigious event sponsored by SMO Bookstore. I wanted to accept, but the audience was too young for my experience. I wanted to decline, but that particular school was...my old school! I had a terrible dilemma, but that didn’t last long. I happily (yet nervously) said yes! I’ve been giving motivational talks to so many groups of people - from managers, leaders, frontline staff, academics, to university students. But this time, I‘d be speaking to my youngest audience ever - primary school students, age 7-12. How could I say no to an invitation that would bring me back to my old school?
Sunday 17 Nov 2019. I stepped into the school again after 35 years. I purposely brought my father with me. I held his hand, walked with him side-by-side, like the old days. Just that, this time we were escorted. We were brought to a large hall. My father was seated right at the front. I was so honoured, not only by the invitation, but also the opportunity to speak to a huge crowd right before my father! It was truly an honour.
I finished my talk after over an hour. I didn’t expect such positive feedback! I prepared my material in such a way that it would attract the students’ attention - from the title of my talk to the slideshow. I’m so pleased that it was a success! Alhamdulillah. I had SO many kisses on my hand. One after another. MashaAllah. It was truly an honour 🙏🏼
I‘d like to express my gratitude to SMO Bookstore for the sponsor, the Head Teacher, the rest of the teachers & the students of SK Zainab 1. Thank you for such an unforgettable day, “A Motivational Talk on How To Be Popular with Dr Ashmiza” 😊 (link ⤵️ below)
https://youtu.be/mcJoCiyUVZw
(Credit Video to Mr Ahmed Aznee Othman from SMO Bookstores)
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