How to solve a problem.

To me, problems can be solved regardless of whether they are big or small. However, I was indeed guilty of not knowing how to solve a problem with reference to last Friday's incident which lead me to my turning point.
Last Friday during LA lesson, Ms Soh was strolling along the corridor on the way to our classroom, with her heals clucking along. Then immediately after that, dark clouds began to brew when she came in and saw the sight of our classroom. By the way, I was actually silently walking behind her and too saw a whole pile of rags covered on the floor to soak up a pool of water. But unfortunately i paid little attention to that and headed for my seat. As i turned back, a set of stern eyes started glaring at me- fixed as if i was a target. There was a long silence. Until, "1O1 can you see the problem here." which came in a threatening and humourless tone.
During that time Ms Soh's eyes were still fixed on me. "1O1 what can YOU do to solve this problem?" Just then those words struck me like a block of burning ice. What had I done? What had i not done?
I did nothing.
What can we do to solve this problem?

To me, i would solve a problem by first finding its root cause. From there we can figure out what went wrong and change from there. By knowing what went wrong, we will be ready if the same situation happens again. Being able to react immediately towards the situation and not stare blankly. Like what i did, i thought that i didn't have anything to do with it and thus i just hopped over those pile of rags and totally ignored it.

I realised that since the incident happened in our classroom, it is each and every body's responsibility to make sure that the problem is solved. We will all be part of it and not dare to say that it is none off my business. There may be a 101 things to say that it has nothing to do with me. But there will always be 1001 things to say that it has to do with you and you are part of ensuring that the classroom is in tip top condition.

As Hwa Chong boys, we ought to take initiatives and react in a fast and a efficient manner to any situation that might befall on us. Be it positive or negative.