2 - Going Berserk

"A thoughtless Act"

I was in grade three when it happened. It was the day our school had an activity for the grade three students. They called it "Odds Versus Evens". Just to give you an idea on what Odds Versus Evens is, It is an activity where the Odd sections would compete against the Even sections. The games played were basketball, rally race, tug of war, and volleyball.

It was at the middle of the event when it all happened. I was with the odd sections. Everything was going fine until this classmate of who was at the Even sections kept ranting about how much of a loser the Odd teams are. He kept saying, "Odd team sucks", over and over again! He also said that we were nothing but losers trying to lose again. I tried telling him to stop insulting our team. But the moment I tried, he started insulting me. He insulted they way I look. He told me that I'm skinny, puny, and nothing but bones. He even insulted my family. He told me that my mom was nothing but a maid who a married a gay guy. The moment he told me that, my mind went blank and I went berserk at him. I pummeled him to the ground and started punching face like a crazy chimpanzee. Good thing we were still kids back then or else, everything could have gotten worse. After 5 punches to his noggin, the teachers and the other students separated the two of us. Our teacher didn't let us play anymore after what had happened. She even sent the both of us home. The next day, I was sent to the guidance counselor because of him. The worst part of it is that I was the only being punished.

I learned a lot after what had just happened. I learned that no matter what happens, try your best to suppress your anger. Think before you act. Fighting won't solve anything. I will just lead you to your downfall.  It is better to solve the problem in a more diplomatic approach. If it fails, then do you what you must to defend yourself.