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Don't judge by appearance. CNF #123. by beckyroyal

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· @beckyroyal ·
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Don't judge by appearance. CNF #123.
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Being a teacher has its pecks just like it has its period of disappointment but what keeps us going are the victories and honours won. One thing that still sticks till date is to never *judge things from mere appearances alone*. The story of how I came to this realization is what I'll be unravelling.


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**3 years ago *”

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 My school decided to host a competition but in a unique style. Instead of the usual *spelling bees* or “maths quiz* competition we were used to, my school administrative team decided to use **colours**. I know that one can be creative with a lot of things but dealing with colours seemed like a new *path to tread*.


![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmSMSVcDuNBQpcdGW2M2K5JzaNvhV1tMzbGrwZTtomAvsf/1738937834011.jpg)

Like a *square peg in a round hole*I was chosen to lead team blue. *Wait Ma, I don't think I can do this. I need another colour”*  I protested to our headmistress but she gave me a look that said*”don't belittle yourself”* and instantly, the remaining words of protest  got swallowed up.


My other colleagues received easy colours of *green*, *yellow* and *pink*.  I wanted to switch to any of the above colours but no one obliged me. Now you might be wondering why I'm stressing out simply for a colour. Well that's because you don't know the outlines of the presentation. 


According to our headmistress, each team was to make colour presentations on *food*, *drinks*, *animals*,*household items* and other equipment that  carry the said colour, plus a speech.   I was frantic as I thought hard on where I would've able to get food items in blue and other things required.



![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmXuJUgeVPwPQAbWqtupFuuR2ccjfmQvpaNkw8kzPZyhjx/1738937874299.jpg)

*”Miss Becky,come and see my own items”*. This was Miss George, the team leader of the team yellow, calling my attention. When I got to her corner and saw all the items she had already acquired,my pulse began to drop. Merely looking at the sun yellow plantains, the vegetable oil and other household items in colour yellow that she had amassed got me questioning our headmistress’ decision.


Despite feeling disadvantaged, I still summoned courage to prepare my team for the presentation. I did all my preparations in secret and  many of my colleagues thought that I was not preparing. In fact they had already chosen a winner in *colour green* or *colour yellow* in their hearts. Their silent whispers of affirmation for both colours proved it to me but nevertheless, I carried on.

*****

The D-Day for the competition proper finally arrived and we were given huge display tables with which we were to display our items. I saw the other teams rushing to fill their tables happily. I quickly called Julia, a young student I chose as my assistant to help me bring out our stuff.


*”Ma, where should I place this cocktail?”* Julia was asking me and I showed her a beautiful spot to keep it where I knew that it would catch the eyes of the audience.



*”Julia, ,bring out the surprise presentation from that corner an keep it under the table for me”*. *” Yes ma”*  was her reply as she went to do as she was told. The competition officially started and shockingly, I was given the first slot to present. I started off by making introductions then a surprise choreography by the blue team members followed. 

![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmSCCwiuB9nR9arzoxhrc5wuf88PMyYpdxiQ3PA4mhbvZr/1738938003816.jpg)


I began to unveil the items on my display table according to the requirements. I unveiled *blue rice*, *blue cake*, *blue cocktail wine*, *blue whale* made with cardboard paper and lots more. I also unveiled items with the colour blue while explaining their usage. Lastly, I presented a miniature school building project made with paper and coloured blue. 


*A round of applause for Miss Becky and her team”* said the Emcee and the next colour was called upon for presentation. All the other colours did  their presentations very well but I kept my fingers crossed.


After about  two hours of presentation with each team allotted only thirty minutes to present,the judges were called to send in their results. At this juncture, I had given up hope of winning. I was prepared for the worst outcome from the results but to my greatest surprise, the emcee announced the fourth position to be *team yellow* and I could feel my pulse reviving. 


Next up were team  green and team pink,taking third and second positions respectively. *”Oh no, what is happening right now?”* was all I could say. Then the emcee went ..*”And the winners for today's competition is team bluuuueeeee!”*.


![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmawAguRYw2Tht5fkA2XtUvurg7su3sRT9piqBCpEDfMGw/1738937903103.jpg)

I screamed, I jumped, I laughed hysterically because it was so unexpected. Who would have thought that a team I was willing to exchange turned out to be the winning team. 


I was called on stage to receive the medal and also to give a short speech. I thanked everyone present including my incredible team for their support  and faith in me. When I felt like **I wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed**,  they  helped me hone my creativity. The cup in my hands was proof that appearances can be fickle.


*****


**Thank you all for reading.**

*****

>Images used are mine.  Taken at the time of the competition.






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@abigail04 ·
Not giving up is very much important. So many people had this kind of courage, but at the end would sway away from their mind. 
Your courage has put you in the first position. 

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@beckyroyal · (edited)
RE: Don't judge by appearance. CNF #123.
Thanks a lot for your kind words. I was indeed scared at first but I pulled through with God's help
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@faithwellington ·
Have not see blue rice beforeeeeeee, I would have love to see it but you didn't display it. I love your courage of creativity
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@beckyroyal · (edited)
I ate the rice before I remembered to take a picture of it. I might redo it for your sake 😁
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@faithwellington ·
Hahahaha🤪🤪🤪🤪
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@nkemakonam89 ·
Becky royal, I was scrolling to see how beautiful u presented urs...how come u didn't capture it... especially the blue rice..I mean how did u get a blue rice oo 😂 
I respect ur creativity 
And then the blue house 🏠 u crafted with a cardboard..so beautiful 
You really unleashed the creativity in you regardless of the color given to u
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@beckyroyal ·
Yes ma, I made blue rice by adding blue food colouring to concoction rice😁.

The same with the cake as well.

It wasn't easy but Sha I tried.


Thank you ma
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@patienceakpan ·
Congratulations on your efforts.
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@beckyroyal ·
Thanks ma
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@princessbusayo ·
Wait. Which one is blue rice? Hehehe 
That got me curious because yes, I was already thinking how would Miss Becky find items in blue color but you did shone among them. That was amazing 👏 
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@beckyroyal ·
Yes you can make blue rice by adding blue food colouring to concoction rice, just like you do with cake.

Thanks for your compliments sis🥰
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@beckyroyal ·
Thanks
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@trexane ·
That win shows that no matter how difficult a situation might be, your determination is enough
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@beckyroyal · (edited)
Yes especially when you have only so little to work with.

Thanks for reading me
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