In Difficult Times

Difficult situations can sometimes bring out the best (and worst) in us. In desperate times, we will show our true colours. Our judgement on a particular issue will be clouded. Morality and integrity will be carelessly overlooked. Squealers will squeak at gun point. Well, except for Tony Montana of course. "Why don't you try sticking your head p your ass — see if it fits." Even at gunpoint and with a chain saw about to slice open his friend Angel's head, Tony doesn't know when to shut up. Epic. Some will abandon the rest of the crew and jump on another ship, blinded by the promises of the captain of the other ship. Self interest will become the main motivation. And leaders will become robbers, depriving the people of their rights. But fret not, for truth will prevail in Perak.

But it is Bangsawan that I want to talk about. It was over last Friday, marking the end of a month's worth of tears, tension and unnecessary labour for A Level students like us. For the past four weeks, everyone involved was very much made estranged to their academic progress. Well, in some cases perhaps. Unfinished homeworks and skipped classes became a norm, although most certainly they were just plain excuses. One thing for sure, Bangsawan preparation definitely had robbed my rugby session in the evening and my occasional visit to the RC at night. And now that it's over, I can finally rest my head and concentrate on other important stuffs.

However, let's admit that not all is bad about Bangsawan. Although the pressure it brought along had caused physical and emotional damages to certain people, I must say it was also a blessing in disguise. It had brought us closer, not just as a mere organisation, but also as a family. And it also gave us a lesson on how to deal with difficult situations. Perhaps the men in Perak could pick up a few lesssons from us too? Haha.

Now that it's over, will things change for the better or back to where it began?