That's my motto...at least that's how i work in BB. Be it their development academically, socially, discipline or just building bonds, what i do is always for the boys. and today even though i am met with the terrible news, there were little diamonds among those shit! and that is that i have found ppl that share my sentiments.
so summary, BB 10th anniversary is coming and the primers, plus me (since i constantly remind myself i'm not a primer) have been working hard in our own ways to make it good. but trouble started when we were deciding emcees. initial plan was the have one boy and one primer be an emcee. however the choice they made, the candidate for primer didn't seem too willing. so we decided to head of and find alternatives. and luck would bring us one boy who was enthusiastic and willing to be an emcee. he took initiative to ask us and we knew he could do it. We agreed. However, ok this part perhaps its our mistake for not informing the upper ups. so for this i dare admit. however we brought our case to them, stating reasons and explanations. we were strong on this...and was very confident as well.
but what happened? we can BS replies like "the platform is too big for just sec 1 boys to handle" EXCUSE ME? i would dare say those 2 sec 1 boys are better emcees than ANY one of you...i've seen them...their confidence on stage, tone, language were all good. and definitely better than some of you upper ups. if thats not a convincing enough explanation, is this not an excellent platform for them to grow. You all jolly well know their talent.. you CHOSE them to be emcees before. and here we have a big event, an excellent way for them to build on their already rather strong talent. Please dont get me wrong, i understand your agendas...im just questioning your rationale behind it. yes its a big event and trust may be better placed on primers, however i have confidence in those 2 boys, how about you? you are all so engrossed about making the event good, epic and flawless, i question if you are making the event for the image of BB or for the boys? Dont forget...this is the Boys brigade anniversary. and dont you dare tell me its for the ex boys or something. those ppl have NO idea the challenge of moulding these "new age" teenagers. back in their days they were obedient and respond well to scolding...it doesnt work as well now..i've seen evidence. so im sorry...if you didnt come back to walk this journey like me and my other primers, then you jolly well sit and just enjoy all the effort THE BOYS have put in for this day. They learnt day after day to perfect their moves, primers and officers met late into the night to plan for this, so be good AUDIENCE and enjoy.
ok weird...but i've never been on good footing with ex boys who didnt come back..especially those who comes back with their comments on how things have changed...but that aside...my point is, we as primers should have our actions guided with the principle of best interest of our boys. come on even in socialwork we have best interest of a child, and those boys should also have this privilege. yes we can satisfy the whole world...but we can do to the best of our abilities.
ok enough ranting..im going passive (as always) and just follow thru...im not giving up on this fight..becuz its not fair for that one boy who had so much initiative and confidence...he is my junior...and i'll continue fighting for him...like what i'll do for any of the boys.
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