A problem I encountered and how I solved it

Recently, I felt like quitting Concert Band as my Co-Curriculum Activity as it was very very very VERY tiring.

Last year, I really enjoyed Concert Band and I was very enthusiastic about it. But this year, things have changed.

This year, Band has become more tiring and more demanding. I don't know if it is because I am one year older now, which means that I have to be more responsible or is it because the Singapore Youth Festival is upcoming in April. There is also an assessment (something like an exam) on the second week of February and the fourth week of February. I am really really really REALLY tired and I need a break.

But, if I were to quit band, all my CCA points (which is about 15) and previous achievements will go to a waste and would be washed down the drain. This would means that my previous year of hard work will just disappear in a split second.

Luckily, my seniors and the teachers-in-charge talked me out of it. After approaching them, they told me about the negative effects of quitting band, on how hard is it to get an A2 if I were to join another CCA, on how much fun I would miss out if I were to leave band and how much time I would have wasted if I were to quit Band. They also told me how hard is it to get into another CCA. They also said that after the SYF (Singapore Youth Festival) is over, things will be more relaxed and not as strenuous as it is now. My parents also told me that I could not just give up so easily in a fit of rage.

In the end, I have decided to stay in Concert Band. Never ever ever ever give up!