I was still learning grade one material while my peers were already on grade five. My peers were starting to become irritated by my never ending questions,
too repetitive. mentioning "peers" twice
Even though I was among peers of the same age,
^here again
but it was extremely difficul
how was it difficult? good opportunity for imagery. :)
I seriously would have to adjust my attitude towards school greatly if I wanted any sort of output.
not formal enough.
This was a game against me.
I think it'd be more eloquent to say: "I was fighting against myself."
ll the late nights of memorizing and all the belittling looks from my peers did not matter anymore; this moment was priceless. It meant that I was making a progress that no one could disprove of.
more imagery. :D
That year, I was ranked third in my Chinese class and top fifteen percent of my elementary graduating class. When I received the news, I did not boast or scream out of ecstasy because I knew how hard I worked for this, and I knew exactly how many extremes and limits I conquered to get there. I pushed myself to reach my potential, for one's biggest limitation is only oneself.
more imagery. (:
I enjoy the premise of the 2nd one.
Imagery was great. :) There are some grammatical errors. Be meticulous! ^^
**thanks for editing my essay!