Don't Jinx Yourself.

“It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.”
― Mahatma Gandhi 

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”
― Ernest Hemingway

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Based on one of my friend's experience teaching, she had one particular student who was very good in English. The students had a vivid imagination, and could speak well. After the PMR English paper was over, they checked the paper. The student got 38 out of 40! High score. She confirmed she would get A for English. When results came out, she got a B. When my friend asked her about the essay paper, she realized that the student had used the wrong tense all the way through the essay. Major error. 

This is why being humble is the key when waiting for results of anything.

Once the paper has been handed in, there is nothing more you can do. Anything could happen. It is out of your hands now, and if God wishes, He could do anything to your paper. Even if you expect one thing, something else could happen. Nothing is impossible, nothing is confirmed. When some students came to me to discuss the Paper 1 answers, I gave them only 5, then told them to forget about it.

I was disappointed that some students didn't bother even handing in the paper, as they were instructed to do. Maybe they thought they could discuss the answers with someone better than their teacher. 

I purposely asked my students to hand in their paper so they will not think about it anymore during their break. This is because there is nothing left to do but pray for the best. Enjoy the holidays if you have worked hard for it, and start doing the things you like again. Forget about the paper. But remember to continue to make doa.

And hopefully, everything will be fine.