Wesley Girls was my dream school, I walked with a spring in my step after I chose it as my first to fourth choice. I knew I had to pass this exam at all cost. Lebene mentioned that she wanted to go to Achimota School. I was quick to tell her that her choice was not the best. I mean mixed schools were for the “spoilt children”. She smiled gracefully and shook her head.
Not long after an announcement was made that high school placements were computerised. So we had to choose our schools all over again. I didn’t think that would have been a problem. It was Gey Hey all the way. My dad insisted on going with me to see my teacher about the placements. I should have known there was impending disaster the moment I saw them look at me seriously but I didn’t suspect anything at all. So I sat down and smiled at them. I mentioned that I was sticking with Gey Hey.
My world suddenly came crushing when my teacher( Auntie Emelia) said, “We think Achimota School is a better choice for you ” Eeeeiiiiiii after what I told Lebene. I am sure you can imagine how much I cried but clearly my parents were not changing their mind and they had my teacher’s support.
I went to the Grey City( Achimota School) on 26th September , I think. I spent a lot of time imagining how life in Gey Hey would have been. I hated way the boys hissed when ladies passed by. At the moment I forgot how to walk, am sure they always had a good laugh when they saw me. I hated that I was always so self conscious and that I was shy. I hated that I had to walk to the Eastern compound for class.
Instead of working on overcoming my problems, I kept wishing for life in Gey Hey. After a while school life became so demanding that I did not have the time for wishful thinking. Soon I started becoming better, more confident and learnt to manage time. Oh and Lebene also enjoyed Motown life. In the end I felt bad for not accepting her choice.
I mean if I could go back it would still be Achimota School but without the What ifs. You must be willing to bloom where you are planted if you want to make any impact. Allow yourself to grow, eventually you would understand why you had to be where you are.
Much love,
Musings of a God girl.
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