Pressure

June 15, 2013. Saturday. 11 P.M. For the second Saturday of classes, the pressure is felt doubled. My three professors for this trimester are pretty much hyper, as to pushing us to aim high and nail high. For a moment, I can feel my braincells freezing, not sure which among all the requirements to start first, how to start it, how I’d meet them all. Or maybe I know exactly which one to start and what I need to do, but I think I need a moment to absorb everything first, to have a systematic processes for better output. Time is expensive throughout this term. Mistakes imply high cost of resources- physical, mental, emotional, financial.

 

The research/case writing class was dismissed late though it started on time. We were briefed. Then we grouped ourselves, brainstormed and came up with final 3 titles to defend in which the professor will approve 1 for us to research. Everyone is pressured, including me and my group. As we brainstormed, we literally stormed not only ideas but ourselves and others. My group is compose of 5, Hershey, Lorie, Levi, Kat and Me. Lorie and me, typically have the same wavelength, we do not entertain immature and nonsense things when pressure is around and keep focus on what’s at stake. Kat is acting self-centered and immature. Levi is opinionated but can keep his cool. Hershey ignites under pressure towards anyone or anything when hassled. Kat was pushy about her idea when everyone can not agree. To end it properly, I suggested we seek for the professor’s advice. The idea is not feasible, I relayed to them. Kat’s pride was hurt and she went summarizing what stresses her and became mute almost through out the brainstorming. Seconds before time is up, Hershey was writing our last title in a hurry and Kat said, ‘’you can do it, you are all grown ups’’. I let it pass, Lorie let it pass, Levi was by the other group and did not hear it, Hershey ignited and said ‘’Are you with us?” I left school with Lorie and Hershey ‘coz we shared the same route home. Hershey being upset and can’t get over Kat’s attitude, spoke to us. I laugh and she looked at me like a culprit as well, so I said to let go of it coz Kat was just being immature and it’s not worth adding our pressure. If Kat will be a problem, we will kick her out. Everyone is working and feels the same amount of pressure in school. Obviously, there’s no room for immaturity. It is strictly not welcomed. Besides, we are professionals.