... there were so many rules !
During the course of the week we discussed more in class the "rules" that are put into place in different institutions that we function in. In relation to the title of my blog, I remember that during highschool there were really many rules both written and rules which are not in the rulebook. Such as :
1. Make sure that your extra shirt is plain white. No designs, no anything. Just a plain shirt.
2. Forget your ID, go to the guidance office.
3. Your bangs touch your eyebrow, the #&^@&#^ CAT officer will cut it off and you get sent to the guidance office.
4. When wearing your PE uniform always tuck your shirt in your PE pants.
5. Always have a complete CAT uniform. No skinny jeans !
and for some unwritten rules :
1. Piss of your teacher and he'll take it personally. Thus, removing your access to the audio visual room which stores band equipment.
2. Court a girl, get sent to the guidance office. (If you're interested to know the story behind this, please don't hesitate to ask me.)
3. Be the kindest person to your teacher and you won't fail his/her subject.
4. When called during recitation, smile and the teacher won't mind if you don't know the answer.
5. If you have a gay teacher and you're a guy ... you won't fail.
I can keep on going, but I'll stop there.
These things make up the structure that is highschool (at least our highschool), it dictates how the students should act accordingly and are expected to follow the school policy. Rules are necessary for harmonious functioning of the organization. Everyone knows what is expected of them and they know what to do next. But, it can't be helped that sometimes people break rules.
Would you believe me if I told you that I had broken all these rules? I'll admit something to you guys, back then I was so good at using a "kodigo" during exams. Haha. I was such a rule breaker and a jackass before. Nevertheless, all that is gone. All that's left is the kind, innocent, soft-spoken Rico that you know. ;)
Hey Rico,
TumugonBurahinI took note of your comment and all I can say right now is thank you.For the rules,you're right that it is for the harmonious functioning of society and the organization.We normally follow the rules just for the sake of it but it would be for our own good and welfare.They define us as persons and shape us into becoming good men and women.We may break them sometimes but nevertheless,we still have to follow them and do what's right since "right is might".I actually found some of the rules in your high school kinda "off the mark". :D I mean you will feel embarrassed following it.At least,you were able to see it in a different light now and hopefully,it will change your perspective as well.
Migi :D
You got some pretty odd rules there Rico. I agree also that sometimes rules are broken. Sometimes you know it can't be helped. Some rules tend to be very tedious and irritating that people can't help but break them. I know that rules are there to promote order but sometimes it just motivates people to break them just for a thrill or rebellious intent.
TumugonBurahin