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Saturday, October 3, 2009 // 3:20 AM

I've reflected and feel sorry.

Today's highlight was the alumni event at dunman. That event brought me into deep retrospect. Looking back at the school's history and the people that have come and gone, I begin to see a stark contrast between the generations.

Amidst all that, I think about how much seniors before me have struggled to uphold a vision amidst changing times. Quote the phrase.."the teenage phase of one's life is the most challenging of all".Keep that phrase in mind throughout this entire post.

Please do correct me if I'm wrong from here onwards.

Back then in my time, most students were placed in a CCA of their choice. MOST of us got what we chose. However, a certain change has taken place.

I heard that the CCA dept places the able-bodied students into sports or other aesthetics leaving the UGs with the not-so-rugged ones. Does your sec sch do this?

The idea of this scheme is either to create a versatile generation and groom students in different areas OR to give priority to other CCA groups (sometimes to those who are doing very well). Thus the archetype...SUCCESS TO THE SUCCESSFUL.

I strongly disapproved of this method. Why? The UGs were left to struggle for excellence with a less-than-willing bunch of newbies. It seems to be a trend not just in Dunman but other sec schools I've been to so far.

Oh my friends, my glasses were tainted. Amidst all that frustration at the school and blaming everything else, I never realised that the core problem was none other than myself.

I never realised that my own seniors had experienced the same thing but did not stray from their own beliefs. The belief in nurturing leaders, the fact that some things mattered more than just awards,badges or even friendship. They were true servants who never swayed from their duty. You may argue that they aren't so much of a leader but we could say the same for ourselves. No matter how bullshitty the generation was, they strived to make the best out of us.

Somehow in the rush of my life, I lost that sense of integrity and basic leadership. How could someone just return to his alma mater just for the nostalgia or company of friends and forget his own sense of duty? The textbook answer is out there. Worse still, those who came back had agendas that were just plain dishonorable. What is worse than a leader who only thinks of him/herself?

I wasnt promoted to SCI and didnt get the CP award.FOR GOOD REASON!.

It's time to get the priorities right. Understand the true purpose and balance out the core essentials of a leader.

There was so much to be done and I knew what I had to do. But I was too cowardly to be the subject of criticism or blame.

It's all about integrity from now on.

" A servant's focus on the people he/she serves is a must"

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye