yesterday, i got home at 9pm. today, it was at 10pm. and my other teachers wonder why my work isn't top notch. this whole "extracurricular activity" seems to have become the most important thing on my list.
it was a really great drumline rehearsal though, i must say. everyone joined to play ultimate frisbee. of course, there were the captains of the team that just totally kicked major butt, then there were the ones who gave their utmost effort, then lastly, the people who just kinda stood around and watched their teammates run around. this is the event of the day that got me thinking about -- you guessed it: teamwork.
i wonder what the world would be like if no one ever relied upon one another. no one would make dinner for you, turn off the lights in the house for you if they are left on, lock the doors for you... you'd be doing everything by yourself. you need to get there but can't drive? too bad, find another way of transportation. don't have money to buy something? sorry, can't ask mom or dad. being reliant on just one person, yourself, is quite a difficult task.
but here's the other side. when you're over-reliant, you lose autonomy and become dependent on others. you can't do anything by yourself because you literally need someone there to assist you. you can't make your own decisions or even have some kind of identity. it might even affect routine activities like eating and sleeping, in extreme cases.
so obviously, both over-reliance and sovereignty are a problem, but how about a balance of both? in aiding others, you ultimately balance out the scales, because you are compensating for all the times you've been helped. it's a give-and-take. you know, one of the rule that you learned in kindergarten.
let's relate it to the ultimate frisbee game. a team doesn't function correctly when there's at least one person who doesn't care. that one person can ruin it for everyone else on his/her team, regardless of how much his/her peers care. it's the same in any situation. marching band would run a lot smoother in high school if everyone actually gave a shit about it. same goes for any sport and/or job.
i admire great teamwork because it's difficult to achieve. if you think about it, it's a bunch of individuals that are trying to think as one mind. just the thought of it is hard enough. and to actually make that happen-- granted we are supplied outstanding leaders-- is even more commendable. it's intricate, but it's not. and it's great because you get so many inputs from so many people who don't quite think like you on certain topics. it broadens your knowledge and builds your patience.
i really enjoyed that game. and i appreciate all the effort everyone puts in to any field of study or hobby. working with other people in drumline definitely builds teamwork skills.
on a deeper note, i really appreciate the people who constantly remind me to love life. seriously, where would i be without you guys?
it's nice to have someone to rely on.
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