Mood :Worried

Its April now ,and its a very important month for the queensguide candidates. In just two weeks , all candidates must send in their four logbooks for national level inspection .Their logbooks will be marked by the top best qualified testers from all over Malaysia,with no sense of mercy.Its basically the last step that determines whether you are qualified to participate in the last test camp ,called Bengkel Selalu Sedia .Its queensguide award after that.

Having said that ,

I'm sure all the candidates all over Malaysia are doing their absolute best to complete and send in their logbooks .I know my state candidates are.

Watching them  at this crucial stage of the obstacle , it reminds me of myself when I was struggling for my queensguide .Exactly one year ago from today ,I was exactly in their shoes,struggling with the logbooks . Making sure I complete the multiple criteria for each badge , running around to find postcards/key chains (one of the requirements for one of the badges) , printing photos..the whole lot.

Despite their tension to balance out between school , extra classes and logbooks ,I was pleased to see that they were always reminding each other. I guess that when the deadline is so close,it really brings out the sense of urgency in people . It motivates them to do more and more each day so can complete it in time .I try to advice and help them as much as I can even though I was away in Abu Dhabi .Guiding doesn't stop even when your in vacation.

To clear out some misconception ,

A queensguide logbook is NOT easy . Most people think its just a matter of writing ,cutting and pasting.Well ,its NOT. For each badge,there are practical and theory criteria that you have to do.The practical ones literally involving interviewing well known people , singing/dancing in front of an audience , cook for real life people, riding horses ,depends on what badge you take .You will be tested by a qualified expert and you need their signature and comment as proof.

Theory wise ,you need to write a full report of what you did in practical.Its also a compulsory that you include pictures of what you did . Some badges ,your also asked to put in real objects .For a badge that I choose,I had to put a Malaysian made item in the logbook .I ended up putting my mothers batik scarf ! Imagine how bulky the logbook was after that?But that's it,you have to ! You also might need to put pen drives/cds/foreign currency/stamps and more.It is not an easy job.

And imagine,you have to do that for 20 badges minimum ! Trust me ,queensguide logbook is far from easy. That's why I have abundance of respect to my senior queensguides .I appreciate their workload. Its also that extreme satisfaction you get when you know you passed !

So girls,
I hope hope hope that you all give in your best effort in every page. Don't forget the littlest detail . Everything counts.

4 schools,3 districts,goodluck girls!

I feel so much better after letting this out.Blogging is really my way of expressing out what I feel.I wish all the best my 6 juniors who are on this rocky road right now.Well,its midnight now,so ,GOODNIGHT !