One Last Tribute...

It is good to have everyone in the snapshot. And I'm glad to be part of it...
There is no word to describe my feelings when I got this photo because it just worth so much to me ...

Something About Them...

in alphabetical order : adeline, bidina, esther, hayden, jin hui, jocelyn, keith, michelle, samuel, sherlyn and yik ka.

Think fun, sun and sands. There is no place in Singapore best describe them other than East Coast Park. 14th March 2006, marked the day that we, as part of the original CG 08/06, simply was out to have some fun from the busy life in junior college bound to come in the coming week.

Some things we did to entertain ourselves were playing soccer, strolling along the beach, having mini picnic, joking around, charades, playing murderer, telling jokes, cycling and many more. Through these activities, we managed to bond, to get to know others, to find the meaning of friendship even though some of us are no longer in the same college. From an individual point of view, this maybe just an ordinary outing but to me, it could be the first and the last time we could meet up and just frolic despite the passing time.

I am glad to be part of this CG, surrounded by people with different yet colorful personalities even though I just barely knew them for less than 3 months. There is something about these people that really make a difference in my life. Maybe, I just discovered where my teenage years truly began. It was not when I turned thirteen but when I met these people whose pace are no different than mine. The beauty and fulfillment of a youth does not lie within being part of the group but through opening up, mutual respect, sharing and bonding for the purpose to have a small yet supportive friends.

If I were to choose between being famous and popular or having a posse, I would rather choose the latter. One can have many followers or fans but not necessarily a group of people who speak with the same tone out of genuine feelings. So, these are some of the friends that I found from early this year. Small in number but strong in spirit and young at heart. These are the people who I may never see again after having spent this short day together and I will definitely miss them all, their wacky antics, their broad smiles, their heartfelt efforts, their footsteps in my heart. Thank you for the smiles once again for one day, I may never be able to see those cheerful, heartwarming curves on your faces for the second time.

Inspired by "Something About You" by "Five For Fighting".

The Successors...

It is almost time for elections again. This time, it is going to be second group of juniors during my former days of a peer support leader. They now have the power to elect from the current executive members to lead the organization and bring them to a new level. This renewal is a form of succession from the previous generation to the next which I find to be the turning point of lives for those who are deserving of filling the posts previously held by some of the best leaders. This change is inevitable and necessary, no matter from which angle you look at it, it has to be carried out.

Here, we have quite a number of candidates who can be called prospective successors. (in random order)

1) Michele
2) Nikita
3) Aleem
4) Xinyi
5) Hui Wen
6) Anand
7) Anthony
8) James
9) Khaizal
10) Ruo Ning

Each of them possesses different strengths which I think they have displayed quite clearly during my batch's reign. My personal opinion of them shall be kept confidential so as not to affect the readers opinion on these candidates. So, for now, I am just going to predict the outcome though I know the reality may prove otherwise.

Chairman: Michele
Vice Chairman 1: Anand
Vice Chairman 2: James
Secretary: Hui Wen
Treasurer: Xinyi
Training Com Head: Ruo Ning
CIP Com Head: Aleem
Proj-teen Head: Nikita
Member 1: Khaizal
Member 2: Anthony

These are just predictions which I can foresee. However, you, as readers should not be influenced by this set of tentative data. Voters are encouraged to stick to your decision on the day of the election itself.

Another group that will be elected will be the Sec 2 PSL executive members. Because I do not know them well enough, I shall not include them in this post. Nevertheless, I wish them all the best.

Just a note of reminder for successful candidates, "With great power, comes great responsibility." Lead by example, be role models and most importantly, be yourself. Be a Peer Support Leader.

Strangers In The Night...

Final Fantasy 8 is a no ordinary role playing game. To me, it invokes so much feelings from the male and female protagonists. I find that one of Final Fantasy 8 main themes can be reflected in this picture and the ol' blue eyes' song, "Strangers in the night". In case you are wondering ol' blue eyes refers to Frank Sinatra, an illustrious singer far back from the past. In short, he might not be recalled by some today but his songs still lives till this era.

This song can be considered very classical, almost ancient perhaps and for that, I'll change the song to something else in the coming week. But for now, just savour every moment and recall those days when you were in love.

To Jocelyn (in case you are reading this) : Believe in your own point of view first before you believe in mine. Because in this matter, I'm on your side and not against you.

Afterglow...

First and foremost, I would like to thank Temasek Junior College for having me to experience the vibrant life it offered for the past 3 months. To my civics group, it has been fun knowing all the diverse personality all of you showed. 3 months might be short but I think we have made the most of it. For those who managed to stay, all the best for your future endevaours. For those who are not able to, always remember there are plenty of undiscovered opportunities waiting for you if only you are willing to move on. When one door closes, it opens another.

For me, it is going to be another adventure or maybe another misadventure being posted to Anglo-Chinese Junior College. I look forward to new opportunities, new challenges, new environment and so much more at ACJC. I cannot say much about ACJC but when I do find out all about it, hopefully, I will find my 2 years at ACJC a meaningful one.

The afterglow of TJC is dimming and it will fade soon. But memories do stay. Today, I would like to bid farewell to all those who I have left behind fortunately or unfortunately. It is here that we depart to new horizons. It is here that we can start afresh. Thank you so much for all the laughters, the smiles, the excitement, the adrenaline rush, the good things in life.

Dedicated to
Ex-temasekians: (in random order) Xue Ting, Chuan Li, Andrea, Caroline.
CG 08/06: (in random order) Keith, Hayden, Jin Hui, Samuel, Chad, Jocelyn, Adeline, Marianne, Talia, Bidina, Yik Ka, Sherlyn, Esther, Sylvia, Hui Lan, Jazreel, Matilda, Vicki, Michelle.

Inspired by "Save Me" by Corinne May.