Interesting day

Two very interesting activity happened today and i want to talk about it.

Activity 1: Helping out in Sec 2 games

I was given a choice, should I watch a movie during the Chinese intensive programme or should I help out in the sec 2 games. I decided to help out in the sec 2 games instead of the movie as it is a more meaningful activity compared to watching a movie.

My job is to control the crowd. A first, it was very chaotic. There are people all over the place. However, when everything settled down, it became very boring. Most of the sce2s are playing games (Soccer, Captain’s Ball, Floor ball), the rest are allowed to walk about and cheer for their friends. There is actually not much crowd to control. Also I don’t want to spoil their mood by shouting at them, do I have almost nothing to do.

However, it soon became interesting as Banana, kiwi and mango are bored too. We got a handball and start playing with it randomly. It was quite fun, I enjoyed it.

I did not reject opting to help out in the sec2 games. It is a much interesting experience compared to watching movie.

Activity 2: Helping someone special

I went to Bishan library to borrow a book. On my way home, I saw a disabled person on a wheelchair trying to sell some biscuits, yet everybody that pass by her treated her as if she is invisible. That reminded of the trouble I had during Flag Day, trying to get people to donate. I felt that I should buy some biscuits from her.

However, there is another side of me urging me not to help and just go home. It is telling me the consequences that I may have to face if I help. ‘What will others think of me?’ was the main worry I have that stops me from helping.

I read an article in empathy a few days ago. That day, I vowed to show more empathy to the people around me. This memory gave me the courage and overcome my fears. I went up to her with the intent of giving her 5 bucks without taking any biscuits. However, in the end, I still took the biscuits. It goes like this.

“Here is five dollars; you don’t have to give me any biscuits,” I said.

“One packet for two dollars,” she said.

“Well then, I will take two, keep the change,” I said.

I was very happy after that, very pleased with myself.

‘What will others think of me?’ ANS: A cool secondary school kid who have a kind soul.