Groups and being simple.

I cannot believe the semester is ending. In less than a month, I'll be done with all my papers and holidays would start! :D

In the last week, I had 2 presentations to do and fortunately (I think) both went well. Especially the video which we did for one of the presentations. You know how at the end of every group project you start thinking, "Oh crap, what's next. Is everything going to end here?" And from what I learnt in class, some groups are task-focused. Meaning the group dissolves after completing the project. It takes a lot of effort to ensure that the group can progress beyond that stage.

Thinking back, my Marketing group was one such example. We had a great time working together and we enjoyed working together. We performed well too. When the project ended, the group simply dissolved. We talk to each other when we bump into each other, catching up with each other sincerely (as compared to the insincere small talk we are sometimes forced to make with other people). But we just don't go out together, or talk frequently online.

There are also some bad group experiences whereby I just cannot bond with the members. No matter how hard I make the effort to. I attribute the reason to 'No fate'. It's not anyone's fault, or at least I would like to think that it's not my fault. When the project ends, the only thought on my mind was, "Good riddance!" Okay, that sounded evil, especially after I said it was no one's fault that the group turned out like that, but still...it's a huge relief that it's over and we don't have to be forced to meet again.

There are also some groups whereby besides performing, we also achieve some relationship building in the process. I'm really grateful for such groups, because if not I'll still be a loner in Year 3. The reason why I started talking about groups is cuz I was thinking about whether one of my groups had the potential to become one such group. Whereby we can go out together during the holidays and hang out. It might be a little hard but I'm going to take the first step. I think. :D HAHA.

Moving on, my homework for the week since S_ms_n refused to share,

HOW TO BE SIMPLE

1. 1
   Use correct posture- if you slouch all the time, you will have back problems in the future.
2. 2
   Find the easiest way of doing things- If something can be easy, do it in the simplest way. Don't take 15 steps to solve a problem that requires 2 steps to solve. Now this doesn't means that the easiest way is always easy.
3. 3
   Think before you speak- if you don't have anything to say, then don't say any thing. If you do have anything to say, think about what you're saying to avoid making further embarrassment and stupidity of yourself.
4. 4
   Have some sense- Simple people are the most productive people because they have the 5 life senses(book sense, common sense, street sense, fashion sense, and business sense) Not everyone is going to have an equal amount but try to be equal in all fields.
5. 5
   Dress simple- Don't go for anything too colorful and not too dull. If its formal, wear some dark slacks, a decent white dress shirt, a red tie, and some black dress shoes. Its as simple as wearing t-shirt and blue jeans. But your style is you.
6. 6
   Have some manners- it wont kill you and good manners will take you very far in life.
7. 7
   Don't be a coward- Stand up for what you believe in. Simple people also think before mental and physical argument.
8. 8
   Have a good attitude. This is by far the most important thing to have. A good attitude is worth more than a billion dollars. If a simple person is told to do something, he does it, but he doesn't get pushed in the wrong direction either. He doesn't get used or taken advantage of.
9. 9
   Be independent.You can try to get things done by yourself such as cleaning your bedroom, doing your homework, maybe cooking or cleaning. This will show you are responsible and independent.
10. 10
    Stick to good morals and values. Don't drink, smoke, do drugs or party all night. These things aren't important, they won't help your future-and they're definitely not good for you or your health. Stay away from it! If moderate alcohol use is traditional in your family, ask an adult for advice on responsible drinking. Stick to a curfew hour even if your parents haven't set one for you, like always be home by midnight or earlier. (business smart)

Basically I think no. 1 is crap, no. 2 makes some sense, I think I've been doing no. 3, am clueless about how to achieve no. 4, I think I'm not too colourful w.r.t. no. 5, hope I've been practising no. 6, am a coward so I'll never do no. 7, how to determine if my attitude is good? w.r.t. no. 8, what has being independent got to do with being simple?! so no. 9 is crap, and I think I've stuck with my values so far except the stick to curfew hour part cuz my parents don't set one for me but I think the latest I've been home is around 1am.

Uh, being simple doesn't seem too simple.