Onward March

So surreal, our term is officially over.

And after two years in the comm, with the blowing out of that candle a second time, can't help but reminisce.

I remember after FOC in year one, I was half-bent on joining the main comm for a change, after being in uniformed groups (scouts and ns) for so long. And Mr R added in the persuasion, and then Mr M had those late night talks with me. And before I knew it, I was there at the benches area lighting my candle.

I remember Ms S said to me: "I know voting is secret, but I voted for you". That is forever etched in my memory.

And then a year passed so quickly. All the time I was struggling, with school work, D&D commitment, scouts, hall sub-comm publications work, and main comm commitments. Add in some conflicts and there I had it, not exactly the kind of start to uni lyfe I had expected.

When it was time to step down, it was a jaded me left to make the decision. But what spurred me on most to continue was that I didn't want to see the next comm have to start from square one. And there were things I wanted to do but could not, did not.

And so it was off to the polls. The rest is history.

One year later, I have never regretted that decision. Yes there were tears, moments of extreme frustration. But there were also moments of joy, inspiration, satisfaction. There was a strong bond to this team.

And yesterday after hearing everyone out (sorry guys no stepping down is complete without an emo-session..haha), I felt touched. I'm glad that this is only the beginning of many beautiful friendships that have formed.

I hope the term has left beautiful memories for everyone.

Thank you team130506. The long meetings, the cold jokes, the late nights (and cross border can only leave at 3am curse) at Jing/Shun/Tan's old room, the storeroom session with dried 7-up and xiaoqiang, the steamboat sessions with lots of golden mushrooms, the formation of the united nations......so much, so much more.

Thank you all who helped me through everything. All my friends, for being tolerant of my busyness and for offering those words of comfort, chocolates, counselling sessions. You know who you all are :).

Thank you, you, it's been hard on you.