by Husna Inayathullah

Hope, wish, fantasy....

Call it what you may, but everyone dreams of being someone or doing something different when they grow up. Some dream of being astronauts, rocket scientists, space explorer... Some dream of being clowns, comedians and running away to a circus. Still others want to be lawyers, doctors, cricketers or superstars.

The sky, as they say, is the limit to your dreams... But what's the fun if you keep it all to yourself? So why not put pen to paper, or finger to keyboard, and share with us what you dream of being when you grow up? You can mail your dreams, along with your photograph to [email protected] or send it by snail mail to 'Junior Observer', No. 35, D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo 10.

To start off, we thought we'd ask some of your friends about the things they dream of... Read what they have to say.

My ambition is to be a pilot

My name is Zahran Ali studying in Grade 6C at Hejaaz International School, Mt. Lavinia. My ambition is to be a pilot and drive a plane. I will study hard and achieve my goal. My favourite subject is Mathematics. I study Mathematics well to become a pilot. My parents and my siblings help me a lot to achieve my goal. My mother also helps me a great deal.

My dream is to be an engineer

My name is Rovinu Thathira Jayasundara. I study at Ku/Maliyadewa Model School. I study hard to become an engineer. My favourite subject is Maths and I am in Grade four. My hobby is reading books. I have already read 'Madol Duwa' and 'Amba Yaluwo' and several other books. I have two younger sisters and I help them in their studies. My mother is a teacher and my father is a Civil Engineer. I hope my dream comes true.

My cherished dream is to make computers

My name is Sagith Munseer. I am studying in Grade four at Hejaaz International School. I want to be a Computer Hardware Engineer and show others how to make computers. To become a hardware engineer, I will study Information Technology and secure good results. I will study hard to pass my Ordinary Level examination with an 'A' pass for Information Technology and Maths. I will follow a Hardware Engineering course as well. This is my cherished dream.

Making my dream a reality

My name is Fathima Zainab Ali. I study in Grade three at Ilma International School. I wish to be an artist when I grow up. I am artistic and I can draw and paint. An artist is a person who creates art as an occupation. To become an artist one should have a knowledge of design, drawing and painting. I will draw well and capture the hearts of the people and become a famous artist. My parents help me a lot to achieve my dream. They buy me the equipments which is needed to draw and paint. I will make my dream a reality one day.