Short Story #93: Project

To be honest, I don't like the word 'project'. Because it automatically means that huge amounts of time and effort have to be invested in this project in order for it to be a very good quality. And I'm naturally a person who hates working hard even though I would love to have high grades and marks for everything. Also, a 'project' also means I have to work in a group. Even in a group with your friends, there would still be complications. 

Back then, there was this presentation that my group was working on and during our meeting in my friend's house, everyone was distracted except me. And when I tried to get them to focus, none of them listened to me and I must have made a face because one of those so-called friends told me not to cry. Such disrespect. (Yeah I'm being dramatic here)

However, there was this separate project and I was distracted and suddenly everyone in the group turned against me. Like wow. Amazing. And then they acted as if I suddenly became a reincarnation of evil. So I guess it is extremely okay for them to be unfocused since not only majority wins, it was 'cool' at that time to not cooperate but when it came to me, it was such a major crime. Speaking of which, I really had no idea what friends I mixed with back then. Truthfully, most of them had objects up their butts and they seemed to be unable to show decent manners to others. Well, I guess such people are part of life, unfortunately. 

Then comes the worst project experience ever in college. I am just rolling my eyes as I am recalling those awful memories. Really, instead of getting work done, my other group mates were more interested in stalking girls' Facebook profiles and also they mocked my religious beliefs and practices. Working with them was such a nightmare but glad that was over. Seriously, they kept talking about getting an 'A' but they barely gave the right amount of effort. 

Now that I think about it, these obstacles were just something that I just have to go through. Because when I am studying in university, I am surrounded with a lot of people who are just as serious as I am to work together and do quality work. Who are serious to do well in all of our modules. Well, we all are paying expensive school fees to study so why not put in the effort?

I am happy where I am now. Even though I get very nervous for presentations and embarrassed afterwards, they all are helpful and besides, I am a Communications major so presenting is definitely something I cannot avoid. But I really love doing reports where I get to do some research and read peer-reviewed articles and also assignments where I get to throw in my constructive opinions. The examinations and tests are still burdens because I waste too much time in making my own notes that it barely leaves me time to revise adequately. 

Still, I am a work in progress and I will start viewing projects more positively.