Prefects

I got chosen to be one. . .

. . . I declined it.

YES! Objective completed!

Ever since I retired in form 3 (as a Prefect) I have been waiting for the day to choose me, not because I want to be one, its because I wanted to turn them down. I did exactly that.

But I am not here to brag about my small success, yet, it sort of saddens me the fact that so many of us said "I don't want to be a prefect in Form 4 and 5 next year," after we retired, now, they all went back on their word, and decided to join the cult.
Not that prefects are bad or anything.
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DISCLAIMER: THE OUTLINE

I would like to strongly clarify here and forthwith that I do not have any intention of creating a legion of ANTI-prefects, or but not limited to, badmouth the School, the Prefectorial Board, or the Teacher advisors. Hence stated, what expressed here and forthwith is merely my point of view and experience as a prefect, and may be one-sided for I am only human. Let it be known that I am not speaking for anyone or any organisation, I am only expressing myself, should there be any conflicts of interest, you are allowed to close the browser window or navigate away from this page at any one time. Viewer discretion is advised. I am only posting my point of view and will not be responsible for any shortcomings or disputes that may arise. I will not be held responsible for the accuracy and/or the validity of the content. It is purely based on my feelings.

For all this, I solemnly place my point of view upon the DISCLAIMER.

(means, in a nutshell, its not my problem whether you like this or hate this, you youself choose to read the rest of this post)
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Alright, now that I have got that out of the way, I don't blame my good friends (as in all my prefect friends) to jump in the wagon once again. Its fun (-ish) and also it gives a great testimonial. So no grudge on that part. Also, my friends all rock and are leaders, so they should exercise it to their full potential.

But choose wisely, there is no turning back.
Abstract term: You are standing on the fine thread of reality between earth and hell (im juz saying, cuz it sure ain't heaven and easy), which side are you going to stand on?

Before I continue, I'd like to extend my appreciation to Hannah Khaw (awesome blog) and also Lee V Vern. You guys set your minds in the beginning and stuck with it. You all rock! Owh hooi yeen too, whoose blog is now in the cemetery, buried, and forgotten. You all have your own reasons.

Now why did we turn it down? Or rather, as the DISCLAIMER says, I am speaking for myself, why did I turn it down?

On the surface, I have no transport, and "Cannot cope with the stress" (ahem)

If that makes u satisfied, u may leave now. thank you!

Else, There are many other reasons, many of which I cannot mention here, for the best interest of my blog and myself (NOT ANYONE ELSE).

Not going to name them all, but if you want, students (LOL, must limit) can come sit with me (and hopefully V, if he wants) sit with us for lunch and we can tell you all about it.

Main thing is that, I fine with the teachers (gosh, they are good, no comments there) and the board, though always they will screw something up make us unhappy and let us bitch about them, but still, you can't please everyone, so they are usually fine (speaking of which, next years board is going to be great, i can tell)

so what is it?

I guess its the system itself I don't like. Not the people or whatsoever. Just the system the prefects are governed by. Many things I do not like about it, you go and try, and you will know.

Also, the closed system or the closed way of how the prefects work.


That was on my time, but maybe it has changed, I don't know.

But of course, once a prefect, always a prefect, you don't turn bad.

The closed system is that, while we are all one family, organization, and democratic (Malaysian Style), there is still a boundary between the teachers, board AND the prefect members (the followers, the root of the organization, which is often overlooked, unaware that if there is no members, followers, the whole system will crumble like a building with no pillars, base, whatever you call it, the core). One example is that, I have seen with my own eyes, that I was told to follow. The more shocking fact is that, I was told along with everyone else, that when you are asked to do something, you do it, don't ask questions, (particularly, why). In essence, follow blindly, jump when I say jump, don't even ask why, or to put it in abstract terms, follow like a dog. Listen and follow. Heck, I've asked the treasurer in the board before,

"Where does the money from the fines/socks go?"
Reply: Buy more socks and stuff.
"But we sell them like rm1 or 2 extra, even fining them for nails,etc etc,where does THAT money go?"
Reply: I don't know, I'm not sure...

So how? Just an example only. Personal experience.

But I digress.

I'm sorry but I as a sane human being, feel that what ever I do, must have a reason, only then can I lead with passion and authority, and reason. I cannot do something without understanding the motive.

A working organisation shoul.d be more open , more transparent. As the saying goes, do not tell outsiders all the ugly secretss of the family. I am not asking that, I am merely saying that we should know why, and all discussed should be kept within the members. A FAMILY. But if a family member betrays, then he/she should be disowned from the cult (cool way of saying family with no blood relations?)

Still, you have fun, guess it is ALMOST equivalent exchange, you lose some you gain some. I meet lots of wonderful people thru prefects, not to mention the people I know in form 3 (especially girls, tho they don't know me) XD

Now I actually wanted to say this right after I retire, but I had no feeling to. Also because of PMR. But now somehow I have the reason to? Once again, this is one of the reasons why I did not want to be a prefect. Rejected it.

I can't keep the feelings and points of view bottled up FOREVER, I should be heard, hence I have a BLOG.

I feel particularly strong about this topic today for many other reasons too.

Somehow, once again it seems my friends have been stolen from me? LOL, just saying.

Still, somewhat related, I guess, I had a feeling something might go wrong today, a really small gut feeling. But nevertheless, I thought it was just some small thing.

I was wrong. Guess this was the thing.

Don't misunderstand, I am happy I got chosen and that I got the privilege to say no

(kudos to the prefects on this one, you all don't force us, good job!)

Yet, this incident I met today somewhat proves that it is possible to lose anything in a blink of an eye, a fraction of a second.

What was hardly forged upon for such a long time ( ok not THAT long, but quite la) can be put at stake just after one break.

The building/bridge can easilly crumble now.

Sad.

But hey, what to do, whats not meant to be, is not meant to be.

Damn. O well, thats life. You gotta let others chase what they really want.

Just that its kinda a pity.

What to do.

Lets watch. Who will prevail?

For the masses, will the system crumble like a dilapidated building due to lack of manpower in followers? The members? The bone of the body? Which seems like it wasn't appreciated?

Maybe not? Because there are people like HaoZhe, Bren, Calvin, Sam, GeeKeat, Susan and many others that are unable to cross my mind, for I am rushing, one hour on this post and on a school evening too! The people with caliber. Might just keep the system rigid to withstand the winds.

Whatever. I seriously should have posted this after I retired.

Once again, no grudge against ANYONE, only the way the system works. Which I am fine with it, as long as I am not involved.

Hope I have given you food for thought, this must be another one of my masterpiece thats VERY LONG. Congratz for reading to the end.

Choose wisely, do not REGRET.

Don't hate me please, or rather, hate me, but don't get me into trouble, I don't want trouble now, I am just expressing how i feel, or that I have a big ego, maybe some think of it as somebody has to speak the truth. But to me, I'm just saying what I feel I have to say, my point of views, no matter how wrong or biased they are.

Hey after spending so long, and fingers are starting to fell the burn, care to spare me a few seconds to tell me what you think? Thanks!

Tata.

*exactly one hour for this, exams soon, mid terms, OMG, O well. . . Hope all is well.