As i stepped down today, a few hours ago, I was filled with mixed emotions. I was partly glad that my term has finally come to a close yet at the same time, I couldnt help feeling sad.....
I remember exactly one year ago, i was a wide-eyed freshie...filled with hopes of joining this wonderful swaps family...plus, i knew most of the ppl running..it would be fun! And, i mean ive been in leadership positions before..no sweat.... :)
But then, as time went on, and particularly in sem 2, at times, i wondered and cursed myself for running without even considering what i was getting myself into..what, with all the workload of school, family and then the pressure i exerted on myself..my expectations...
I used to think i was a great leader....a strong one at that...but serving my term, i realise now that i have my faults. My flaws...and the realisation was not something i could swallow easily....
Bitter bitter that i shamefully admit to shunning the table....i guess i was burnt out. And as the society got into heavy discussions about the future of swaps, i wasnt really into it anymore...
But then, i guess like everything else, things start to get sweet again....bittersweet...the strong feelings i had for swaps burned yet again...and during the AGM, i could feel my passion gushing thru my veins. Esp when we sorta came under attack...
In any case, as i reflected on what we have accomplised, after looking at our annual report, i realised that the 18th exco really have done a lot....great work guys. :)
I would like, as my title for this post imply, to say a few mentions about each member of the exco....
Gene: (president) Thank you so much, gene, for everything...for being a wonderful and admirable leader...and a friend...you were the first swaps and uni friend i made and you were my OGL!! Same group in absolut also... :) youre like a big brother.
Zhisheng: (V.P psych) Wah...i was so scared/intimidated by you man...thank you so much for your guidance over the acads cell....and i realise that you can be really funny (sometimes lame) too! :) But i guess one thing i really admire about you is that you have a strong sense of direction and purpose...i guess thats something that i could pick up on!
Jean: (VP Sw) Hmm, i didnt really work with you much..but i guess i'll be seeing you in film/hist lects! :) And im so happy for you! :)
Eugene: (hon gen sec) Know what dude? You are one heck of a guy. Yihan is so lucky to have you man! Youre like the bench mark of a guy a girl should bring home! hahahah...youre my gal pal too! :) Its been so nice talking/bitching with you. I must say, you were my rock when things were icky and bleaky back last sem. I thank you with all my heart...and yes, i still want your brain. :)
Xiaoyan: (asst hon gen sec) Girl....cant believed i screamed at you last sem. Oh man. (slaps own forehead) Thank you for being motherly to all of us! :)
Su teck: (treasurer) Haha...still remember that nobody contested you for the post of treasurer! Haha...susu..aka Mr nice guy with a superbly nice voice! And youre like so so patient lah! Must learn from you!
Shaun One: (fellow acads dir) Wow...its been great working with you...know what? you do have a funny bone after all!
Kim: (biz dir) fellow treven mate..and bimbo who's actually rather smart! Kim is so nice and fun to be with... HUGS!!!!!!!!!! oh yar..been meaning to ask you if your hair has less colour now than last time...is it??
Charmaine: (biz dir) You are darn funny lah...i dunno why im smiling to myself now.. :) You, kim and weilan are scary to play truth/dare with man...so er..creative!
Swee giang:(biz dir) Loud. Honestly...that was e first word that comes to mind...okay..and bubbly too!!! And you make really funny comments during meetings...
Shaun Goh(welfare dir) BURP.
Linyen (welfare) Superwoman....i honestly meant what i said in your bdae card! :)
Chingyong (welfare) Ahh...mon ami! Tu est tres tres magnifique! Merci beaucoup pour m'aider quand j'ai des problem de francais! It cracks me up when ppl tell me youre like a casa nova in swaps! hahhah
Julaina(publicity) Thanks for being my singing partner..remember last year? we both realised we couldnt sing and swore never to go KTV again? hahhaha.....
Justina(publicity) wah....i can write a long one for you...we've gotten closer over the year huh? Thank you so much for being here for me...thank you so much girl.. :)
Peiling (advisor) I dont personally know you but something about you is simply inspiring...i cant put my finger on it...something.
Joanna (advisor) Heyy..fellow A53er! hahah...youre one heckuva sweet girl...and thank you so much...without you, i wouldnt have my monthly income from tuition! hhehehe...
Once again, thank you 18th exco, for the memories!
This isnt goodbye or anything.....seeya ard the swaps table okie???
BIG HUG!
PS: Thank you cheryl lee and melinda for coming down..it meant a lot to me.. HUG!
And thank you cheryl nott for your touching speech....good luck in your 19th com position! :)
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