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Thursday, February 23, 2006

Without commitment. Nothing else matters anymore.

I have become so disillusioned with NPCC. Despite putting in so much effort. I never seem to be rewarded. And every normal human being needs some motivation to go on. As mentioned before, I think the people around us make alot of difference. They can make a mediocre journey seem rewarding. Or make it worse than ever. And as a Cadet Inspector, the people around me encompass both cadets and instructors. To my horror, it has become instructors falling below my expectations. Way below. And whilst I fully know that cadets of mine do patronise this blog, I believe that where criticism is due, I will not withhold.

Being instructors mean we should be much more mature. We should have ample amounts of passion as we have decided to commit ourselves to the unit. And the commitment we have made should be until the end. No one ever said an instructor is free to decide when he or she. Would like to leave or stay in the unit. While I see this happening in so many other units. I am totally appalled that my very own unit has moved in the same direction. Maybe they have mistaken, that just because I delegate the duties. It has become me, whom they are working for. Or, that I do a drop less work than them. Because, face it, I do so much more than them. It is just that they do not know. It is just that other people do not know. Its not just because I love NPCC. It is because I take pride in what I do. That I do it to the best of my ability. And that is why when I leave this CCA come June, I will leave with pride. Knowing I never wasted my 2 years here. Because I have learnt so much, which will put myself in good stead in future. Selfishly pushing duties because one has lost interest. Backstabbing because someone else irritates you. But never trying to lend a helping hand. It is simply a reflection of character.

It is not a question of can you. It is a question of will you.

Sadly, it is more than just a person that I am talking about here. If you wish to approach your duties with a "want-don't want" attitude. Please leave. We have no room for people with a lack of commitment. And whose best interest is receiving a testimonial, and not the passion for the unit.

Moving on, on a brighter note, it was 2 amazing games which I got up to watch. Real Madrid versus Arsenal and Chelsea versus Barcelona. And I came away totally satisfied.

Barcelona versus Chelsea was the game which threatened to erupt into fights, but satisfied with the delightful skills on display. From Ronaldinho. To Robben. To the young and brilliant Messi. They simple took my breath away. This is what soccer is about. And I am definitely looking forward to the return game in 2 weeks time.

Arsenal epitomised what fighting spirit is all about. The discipline and determination I had previously talked about. All 11 players on the field fighting for the team. Like their lives depended on that result. And, though I am never an Arsenal fan, I totally felt they took away with them an entirely deserved win. They may not have the most skilful players in the world. But they had players who were committed to the team's cause.

Where there is no commitment, there is as good as nothing.

Reminiscence the past, cherish the present, look forward to the future with hope.
8:31 pm

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