THIS IS WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF

In one of the most unforgettable days in SMAS, we had more than 40 students, who, despite all the delicious foods that they were going to have for lunch, the sweet dreams of their afternoon naps that they had to miss, and not to forget the football match waiting in the evening on SMAS field, were still willing to sacrifice those precious hours to be spent for those irresistible activities, only to be prisoned in the so-called ‘jail’ because of their insistence to not to go for an English seminar the day before.

Their patience were tested to the limits as hours passed. Some even thought that it was beyond their wildest dream that they would be able to sit down in the room accomplishing all the task prepared by their dedicated Sir Yusri for such a long period of time. Some even pronounced their pride for selves for being able to do that. They were so optimistic. This is what we want in our students, to have positive thinking and optimism under any circumstances.

Time passed by quickly but it seemed like forever to most of the students. Slowly and subtly the boys especially those at the back were getting restless. They were not even allowed to go to the toilet. The fact that they did not even have the permission to go out to wash their hands after having lunch added to the traumatic experience. So, we could not help it but agree to the fact that emotions are like wild horses. They must be freed. As a result, it could be seen some students expressed their emotions (anger, disappointment etc.) in ways which was both expected and unexpected. I was quite startled but was back to my conscience after psychologically reminding myself that these were normal responses from normal human-beings.

So the torture finally ends late in the evening but then later at night it was a relief to see the same faces again all smiling indicating that they were ready for the next battle called EPL 25 although it was learnt that they might not come because of the 4 hours of tiring experiences. Of course, we, the teachers are so proud of you!

I know it hurts and torturing having to stay back after class for more than 4 hours, to be 'jailed' only because you did not attend a seminar oganised by us the English teachers the day earlier but it was another sacrifice you have to make. This is quite random but Peter Parker, you know, the Spiderman once quoted saying this in the movie, "In order to be a hero you have to sacrifice the thing that you want the most." There's a truth in what he said. In this case, he has to sacrifice his dreams because of the responsibility that he has to uphold which is to save New York from the evils. So, my point here is that to sacrifice is of pivotal importance if you want to achieve something. Unlike Peter Parker, you don't have to sacrifice your dreams, but instead you have to sacrifice your sleep, your time for entertainment etc. for your dream. So, this punishment was just another sacrifice that you had to make. Take it as something that you will remember for the rest of your life and you will smile at yourself feeling proud once your dream is finally realized because this is how it is made of.