Poof and a Puff

I cannot count with all my fingers and toes the number of times that I went home late. Saturdays usually come and I would still be present at school. Yet, despite this hassle that we experience (only @ Acsci!), I can't compare the pressure and tiresomeness that I felt for the last two weeks.

First, the much anticipated Intramurals that was just held recently. Being Seniors of our school, we surely want to taste the glory or the feeling of superiority. It would be our last year and I think it is indeed our turn to shine. Since June, we have prepared for this special celebration. Intrams is like the cream of the crop of all school events. Every week we would chip in 20% of our daily funds. Yeah, you could say we really mean business here.

Our main goal is to outshine what we had prepared last year. So first off, we would be making a much, much larger flag than the last. It would not only be longer but also wider than wide. Talk about LARGE! How about humongous?

Then, we thought of making a dragon. A real live dragon?! Nah.. Just a dragon like when it's Chinese New Year. There's no such thing as impossible when you are determined, huh?

Another spice that the Seniors thought of was posting little long flaglets around the school. I think, in my own opinion, that we would be crossing the line there. But, I've got only one say and they all contradict.

Weeks ahead Intrams, we started making those secret weapons. The work would be divided by the three sections and we would all be contributing. However, with the hardwork and unity that we had, we cannot escape the challenges and hindrances that await us. There are a lot to mention but the most heartbreaking of all was the missing major flag. We are left with empty pockets and were hopeless for a week. Where was it left? Did someone steal it? We never found it but one day, a blessing in disguise came. Someone had donated money so we could buy another one. And poof! We got our heads back on the game - and this time, with smiles on our faces. Problems are really inevitable but I guess there's always a solution which is waiting to be found.

Second, the legendary "Bilog" that needs to be painted artistically. Although our flags and dragon were halfway through, another challenge is brought up. Most of us who work are Art Image members so there was kind of a glitch there. I, for one, rather prioritized the Intrams Circle than our priceless surprises.

So there, two big major, major problems to mind. To make the long story short, classes needed to be cut and night shifts were to be extended. Eyebags were swollen again and as usual, we were deprived of a good night sleep. However, though we were only about five who really poured our hearts into that Circle of Doom (Joke!), we finished it right on time.

One big gulp of relief, yet more pressure was given to us. Our major major flag was not yet done, and also the standard one. Well, on that day before Intramurals, even though we planned and prepared for how many months, I can't believe we still rushed. We did not procrastinate but maybe, just maybe, life is really like this.

It may throw you a big boulder but if you think you can, you CAN catch it.

Well, that was what happened which I'll surely be missing from this day onwards.