Thoughts while taking CIEs
‘I’m running out of time.’
‘What did I just write?’
‘Why is this kid writing so fast, what page is he on?’
‘I need sleep.’
‘I should really stop yawning.’
‘This clock could put Usain Bolt to shame.’
‘Where did my dupatta go...?’
‘I think I need to pee.’
‘Can no one not see my raised hand?’
‘This invigilator is good for nothing.’
‘Oh my god, the head invigilator is wearing the same khaadi print as me.’
‘This girl is so pretty; I can feel my self-esteem dropping.’
‘Really! How does she have such a perfect messy bun?’
‘Okay, physics first, hair tutorials later.’
‘Wow he has a blue passport.’
‘He needs to change his shoes.’
‘Is this invigilator standing here to read my dumb answers?’
‘When will he move????’
‘Where did Asal Imran go?’
‘Wow! Thank God we don’t have a green uniform, it makes me vomit.’
‘What if an earthquake happens right here right now?’
‘I would totally peek at his answer...’
‘How is her hijab so perfect?’
‘I’m so thirsty but I might spill water on this paper.’
‘Should I ask for water? Will it be awkward?’
‘Okay they had to run out of water only when I asked for it.’
‘You! Shall! Not! Have! Water! Until! You! Finish! This! Question!’
‘It’s so hot, why do we not have shorter sleeves!’
‘Wow, I really need to focus.’
‘But why aren’t they turning on the AC?’
‘Need to wear more deodorant next time.’
‘What song was I listening to yesterday?’
‘Sammi meri waar...’
‘I should stop singing and start reciting surahs.’
‘What if Gandalf’s right and I don’t pass?’
‘YOU SHALL NOT PASS.’
‘Wait, was this a part of the syllabus?’
‘Oh no, my hands are not waxed now! I can’t keep them on the desk!’
‘Oh, I think I’ve seen this guy at MUNs.’
‘I think I’ve stalked her a few weeks ago.’
‘Why is he smiling? Is he more prepared than I am?’
‘Allah pak, please help!’
‘What if I faint right here? Will I still have to solve this question?’
‘What if the Taliban burst in?’
‘HOW DO PEOPLE FIND TIME TO GO TO THE LOO?’
‘HOW IS EVERYONE SO CHILL?’
‘My hands are clammy. I need to stop dropping my pen.’
‘Pink calculators are so gross.’
‘Okay, I take that back. Karma, please spare me.’
‘Will I get an A* if I miss this question?’
‘Maybe just an A...’
‘...Allah please...’
‘What if all these clocks stop working, will the exam go on forever?’
‘These questions deserve another planet of their own.’
‘I’m so screwed.’
‘What show should I watch tonight?’
‘I deserve a friends’ marathon after this stupid exam.’
‘How do we erase the memory of a calculator?’
‘Will they think I’m cheating?’
‘Why do the KGS kids get to leave first?’
‘I wonder what mom made for lunch.’
‘Are these kids flirting here? Focus,
people!’
‘Everyone is smiling, this paper is easy, and I’m probably the only stupid one to sit this exam.’
‘Oh, this paper isn’t really difficult.’
‘Wow, imagine how easily I’d have aced this if I had studied.’
‘This means the next one is going to be worse.’
‘Have I seen this girl somewhere?’
‘I am so screwed.’
‘...Allah mian.’
‘Oh crap! It was Asra’s birthday yesterday.’
‘If I scratch my ear, will the invigilator think I’m cheating?’
‘Maybe I should put my head down for a second.’
‘Just one minute.’
‘Oh Allah, let the examiner be in a good mood while marking this paper.’
‘How many times will this girl ask for water?’
‘Why is she asking for more sheets, I still have an entire booklet empty?’
‘Focus, child.’
‘Why does that kid have his head down, does he not know there are only 15 minutes left?!’
‘Oh my God, he needs to wake up.’
‘Maybe if I accidentally spill some water on him...’
‘I need a time out in the next exam.’
‘If I ask to be seated in solitary, will they allow it?’
