Goodness, I’ve finally passed my NAPFA (National Physical Fitness Award) after flunking it way back in February. I've told everyone who was concern about my well being that I’ve passed my NAPFA, but came in shock to realise the opposite; a few weeks later. Given such situation, I’m forced to make things right, at least to save my face when I told every earlier that I’ve passed.

Though I’ve plans of retaking it immediately after failing the 1st attempt, my knee injuries had made things impossible, burying every positive thought that came into my mind. Working part time had also contributed to my laziness to work out as I’m totally drained out after work, both physically and mentally. Things never got improved and dragged for months before I’ve had enough of my laid-back attitude in life. It's time to wake up and face the music. This isn't the path I want and shouldn't resign to fate since things weren’t favourable to me. I should have just focus at the root of the problem and solve it for good.

I started to train on every other alternative day for a total of 3 weeks. The process wasn't really smooth as I got myself with nothing encouraging but old injuries. At times I got thoughts of giving up the exercise regime, but quickly picked myself up by constant reminders of not to disappoint the angel side of me, who initiated it. Many days had passed and the day of judgement was drawing near.

On the day of the NAPFA event, I did all the necessities, from feeding my brain with words of encouragement to bringing enough water. My hard work had finally paid off and I obtained a pass with Silver. Looking back, I was thinking how much I would want to thank, the angel side of me who pulled me up when negative thoughts tried to manifest in me, and initiated the exercise regime which was crucial to my victory.

The message I want to convey is “Focus on the root of the problem instead of burying yourself with sorrow. Finding a solution is a chance you give yourself to salvage the situation. Be persistent with your solution, the rest is a matter of time to dissolve the problem.”

As for the devil side of me, no doubt I could completely destroy it for good, but at least I have the angel side of me, as a vanguard to block off its vicious attacks.