EVERY MOMENT MATTERS

PPB3223 GROUP A Dr Nadratun Nafisah Binti Abdul Wahab WRITTEN BY NUR ATIKAH IZZATI BINTI MOHD ZAIDI D20181081919

Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes memory. To me, this is very true. Like other children, my childhood was a happy time in my life. But then, when I was 6 years old, my dad sent me to a Chinese Kindergarten. Since that day, I feel as if my world is dark. Imagine then, in 2002, not many parents sent their children to Chinese Schools. There, as a Malay child who did not know anything about life, I had to deal to learn a foreign language and culture to me. When I first got in there, it was very difficult for me to digest every expression of the words they uttered. In fact, until I almost finished my studies there, I was still struggling to remember the names of my classmates. When this happens, I became silent and just observe their behavior. My heart rebelled and wanted to go home but still could not afford to express it to my dad. When I stepped into year 1 when I was 7 years old, my dad once again sent me to Chinese School. As usual, I still follow my parents' wishes without saying anything. But this time it was different, the environment at the school was very different as in kindergarten. I made a lot of friends. Slowly I learned to remember their names, the words they said, the writings written in the book. Eventually, I became interested in studying there. My teachers and friends always support me so that I can speak as fluently as they do. In fact, they never despised me even once. Yes, unlike most child who grew up with their same race at school, I grew up with friends who were mostly Chinese. The diligent culture that is applied becomes a follower there. My life was not like other primary school children. I became less time to go out to play like everyone else because I had to complete my school work. However, all this means a lot to me. When I look back on everything that happened, I am thankful that my dad made such a decision to send me there. Because of that, until now, I am fluent in Mandarin and can communicate with Chinese people when dealing with them.

Alhamdulillah, all praise be to Allah S.W.T. I am grateful because with His permission, I managed to continue my studies to a higher level. Starting with a qualification at Diploma level and finally to the Bachelor's degree level, I managed to finish it with various tests and challenges. My family is my backbone who always with me through all the twists and turns in life. Family is the support that you will never have to pay for because come rain, or shine, they will be there to cheer you on with every of your life goals. When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, friends, and family. I was raised in a family that was neither rich nor poor. My mom and dad work in the private sector. Even so, my mom also ran a small business selling nutritious drinks (C2Joy) for her side income. Seeing this situation, I decided to help her promote the product and further expand her market. Day by day, our sales are increasing. Our efforts in this field have produced many entrepreneurs who come from various backgrounds and want to change their lives for the better. I have successfully created an extensive marketing network and have been nominated as a \"Young Entrepreneur Icon 2020\" in Forbes Magazines. Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.

Everyone has their own way of life. Each of our stories is different. Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations. Remember that everything that happens in our lives has been best arranged by God. Appreciate every moment that happens, because we do not know which moment will be the most beautiful memories in our lives one day. Keep moving people, never give up!