The ancients said: "A three-foot-thick layer of ice does not form in a single day, and a drop of water can wear away a stone through constant dripping." Even so, how many people can remain calm in every situation? I don't quite understand it, but I cannot be so indifferent.
Every day, as I see the stacks of books on my desk growing higher while I am still struggling with math problems, My heart feels anxious, lost, and confused. I desperately want to find a way to catch up with the rest of the class. English and math are my biggest challenges. I know almost nothing about English grammar. Although I often fail to grasp the lessons in class, I still spend my evening study sessions studying grammar books. It is now clear to me that if I had invested more time in grammar during middle school, things wouldn't be so overwhelming now.
I used to grow a narcissus plant. People said it was a beautiful aquatic plant, so I took great care of it. However, after several months, it still hadn't bloomed, with only the leaves growing larger. I once thought my narcissus would never flower, and I was on the verge of giving up on it. To my surprise, the narcissus finally bloomed, releasing a faint, delicate fragrance...
It made me realize: even though I am exhausted by my studies right now, I firmly believe that just as those flowers bloom, I too will achieve success!
After the weekly exams, I realized I had forgotten much of the previous knowledge, making it difficult to keep up in class. Mathematics is particularly challenging; the teacher moves so quickly that one problem is often finished before I can fully understand it. Because I lack time to go through the reference books, I spend my late-night study sessions desperately working on math problems. For instance, out of the three problems the teacher assigned today, very few students in our class could solve them.
The same goes for English. Sometimes, I wish the teacher would cover less grammar. Since our foundation in grammar is weak and we didn't learn much in middle school, it is difficult to grasp complex concepts when they are taught so rapidly. Grammar is often something that needs to be intuitively felt rather than just explained.
However, what brings me comfort is that I am making progress, step by step.
