I was born in 1930, and to think of it I am already 79 years old. An almost 80years old grannie like me, still able to put on a book bag, go to school and learn to read, to sing and so much more with teachers and classmates; my heart is filled with gratitude.

When I was little I really liked going to school. However I only had two years of elementary education. It was because my little sister was born and my mother was sick. So, I had to quit school to help with the chores.

After the retrocession, I got married and had children of my own. Half of my life I had been busy, until my children had families and careers of their own; and now I have some free time. I went to the neighboring Xisong Elementary School to register as an “old” student. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, I went to school. I have fulfilled my dream of learning a lifetime.