I Want To Finish What I Started...

He was given the job out of the blue, not realizing what lies yonder to reach the summit of mount success. He was inexperienced on the job but he has no other option but to take on the challenge. He began making preparation for the big occasion himself. With help from his committee, he planned the event tirelessly and cautiously. And so he started his job with an open mind and a determined heart.

From time to time, he would call for meeting. As he had expected, some would just dozed off and pretend nothing has happened and other simply play dumb, not wanting any attachment regarding the project. He could only make use of those remaining members who sacrificed their time and effort to help him. Soon, he discovered each of their unique talents, one by one. He made use of their abilities to the fullest, assigning them to duties of their caliber.

Soon came the time when students are informed of the big event. Many signed up mainly due to the low fees to pay and interesting concept. The committee was delighted. The committee suggested many ideas to keep the excitement level soaring. As such, during this time, the committee began to gel; a form of bond is formed. It was not obvious but he was sure everyone could sense why the committee has been doing well and members contributing and sharing with the committee. He knew; the next generation of his committee will have a bright future in front of them.

This was followed by negotiations with sponsors and beneficiaries as well as suppliers whom we have chosen to provide us with the necessary equipment. He believed that by letting the juniors to do this job, they would gain some life skills of communicating with strangers and negotiating prices. Not only that there were some occasion where some members have a formal meeting with the beneficiaries. He was accompanied by several members mainly juniors to experience the atmosphere of a formal meeting with some directors and high ranking officers in charge. It was nerve-wrecking yet managed to leave a good impression in their heart.

There were some occasion he would do the dirty job such as buying the equipment directly from the factory which was located at the far end of the island, members to count necessary equipments and collecting fees from the students. Hardly a type of job people would be willing to perform, knowing the degree of difficulty. But he knew someone had to do it, for if it was overlooked, things might just go wrong and the project might be in the danger of failing to live up to its standard.

Months passed quickly than expected. The big day was bound to arrive in just a week’s time. He was feeling rather worried although everything seemed to be running in order. What could have gone wrong? Time and again, he would review his plans, making corrections and adding updates that may alter the whole event. Nevertheless, he was determined to solve every problem that came in his way. He was willing to sacrifice his entire holiday just to make sure things are going in the right direction. Not only that, he even apologized to one of the sponsors for being careless on the task he has given.

Then the tide turns. He learned that his grandfather went ill and has gone into a coma. He was just on the brink of completing the project in one week’s time and this shocking event turned his orderly world upside down. He wanted to visit his grandfather in his homeland but at the same time, he did not want things to go wrong especially during the last, crucial week before the event. He was in dilemma. He wanted to stay to oversee the project, yet he felt he needed to be by his grandfather’s side during his critical time. He could only hope that he came back in time after visiting his grandfather to be once again in a position to be the overall in charge of the event. He told himself, “I want to finish what I started.” after consulting to his teacher in charge.

He could not tell the future if the event was going to be success but he was certain that he would do whatever it takes to make sure that the preparation run smoothly and the event went well. As for the result which was yet to come, he could only rest his fate on the students. The students played major roles that determine the success of the event. They needed to earn at least $8500 on that big day. Only the future can tell…

This is a real story based on the author’s life being in charge of a committee, assigned to oversee the event. This story is written specially to his committee members who have contributed to the progress of the event to come on 3rd of July 2005. The author hoped for one thing from all the school population and his committee, to lend him all your support, mind and heart for the success of this event. He could only promise that he would do his part and he wanted his committee members and school population to do their part. There is only one aim the author wanted to achieve “To finish what he started” since it was his last year being part of the school, the leadership group and being a mere human who has a dream to be realized…There is only one question left to ask, “Will you lend him your strength once again to reach the final lap?”