Hope, wish, fantasy....

by Husna Inayathullah

Call it what you may, everyone dreams of being someone or doing something different when they grow up. Some dream of being astronauts, rocket scientists, space explorers... Some dream of being clowns, comedians and running away to a circus. Still others wish 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.

I wish to be a doctor or scientist

My name is Nuhadh Nufail. I am from Moratuwa. I am studying in Grade three at Highbrow College. My ambition is to become a doctor or a scientist. I will invent new medicines so people will not fall ill often. I will treat patients kindly. I hope my dream comes true. I will study hard to achieve my aim.

My ambition is to be a doctor

My name is Neshakumar Kabhilash. I am 10 years old. I study in Grade five at Sussex College, Kandy. My father's name is Neshakumar and my mother's name is Ranjanie. My favourite subject is science. I am very keen to study science and my ambition is to be a doctor. I am studying hard to achieve my goal. I think my dream will come true. My parents are helping me to achieve my target.

My goal to be the best ballerina

My name is Sithmini D. Sirithunga. I study in Grade eight at Sacred Heart Convent, Galle. My ambition is to be the best ballerina in the world. I am following ballet lessons after school under the guidance of Moshika Madam. I love ballet. When I saw some children dancing on their tip toe I marvelled at it. I hope I will achieve my ambition and become the best ballerina in the world.

My aim is to become an engineer

My name is Tharin Minthaka Vidanagamage. I attend Thurstan College, Colombo 7 and I am in Grade 6. My ambition is to be an engineer. When I see new tall buildings I think of constructing one of my own. I am studying hard to achieve my goal and hope my dream will come true.

I yearn to help the poor

My name is Fathima Mohamad Riyas. I am studying in Grade five at Ilma International Girls' School. My ambition is to become a doctor. My aim is to help the poor and the needy. I will provide free medical care for my family members. I hope my dream comes true.