Year 2005- 2007. 25th thank you dinner - 27th thank you dinner

Wah, how time flies, how things have changed, how I've changed over the years..

Anyway, change is good

Finally, Officially, and Fully stepped down from the post of Hon Gen Sec and from the 27th MC Upon Thank You Dinner 2007 - Merci Mon Ami.

Hmm, felt a little bit 舍不得 though

But we all have to learn to let go, isn't it? =)

And to try new out new things and gain new experiences

Indeed, I've learnt and gain a lot from Arts Club, and I've done my part for it too!

Along the way, lost some stuff too. :/

But no pain, no gain, isn't it?

And now its time to proceed to a greater platform, to practise and acquire new skills! =)

I remember 1 year ago, I promised to be the best Hon Gen Sec in Arts Club history, and I promised to be bring more achievements and glories to the club, and I promised to guide and lead the 27th MC well, and to pass on everything that I know... And I promised a lot more other things too!! Haha

Hope I didn't let anyone down =)

And I remember I was out to learn and improve on my diplomacy, my leadership, and more importantly, the word "charisma". coz I remember during ROP 2006, SOMEONE said that my charisma level was very low... *wink* Hahaha! :D

These few weeks, I was thinking to mysef again about this: if someone were to ever write a history book for Arts Club, what will the comments for me be like? What will the comments for 27th MC be like? What will the comments for 26th MC be like?

Hmms...

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Denial ---> Anger ---> Bargaining ---> Depression ---> Acceptance

Hahaha! Damn true lah! :p

Ah! log on to Blogger again coz I forgot to say something in my previous post

Want to share this hokkien phrase with everyone, particularly to a friend. This phrase is often used to describe some very dangerous people:

Yea, those dogs which bark are usually less harmless, coz you know that they are fierce, and you know your limits with them. Though they make a lot of noise, all they want you to know is that they exist and don't play punk with them, and they don't have the intention to hurt anyone (unless being forced to)

BUT there are this type of dogs, which don't bark, but when you crossed into their line, be it knowingly or unknowingly, they will just pounce at you suddenly, without any prior warnings, and bite you till you die! Maybe these dogs don't even know, they just act by their natural instincts, by how they feel at that moment, but their acts hurt, deeply...

These dogs are real dangers, real nuisances, coz you will never know what they are up to the next moment, when they will kill, what they are feeling, when is their next mood swing...

*shivers*

To all "quiet dogs" out there: "if you breed, we will bleed!"

And yea, there are many of such dogs around, many many... And I don't like them

I really want to say this line to A LOT of people:
"eh, the little things give you away already lah!"
in both good and bad ways, to people whom I like and dislike
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AGM's over! Officially step down lo!
Its fun officiating the AGM! Haha!! =D
Yeaps, I agree with Hock, I think I'll suffer from withdrawal symptoms! There is this dangerous disease that will plague all MC members, the "stepping-down-syndrome"! the withdrawal symptoms accompanying this syndrome is more serious when it strikes re-runners.
As such, to counter it, I've signed up for many many career guidance and self-improvement workshops, registered for recruitment talks, bought books (not textbooks) to read, took on a tuition etc...
Will start to meet up with more long-time-no-see friends, watch more soccer, have more lunch-ing and dining sessions, go home more...
Will read more news,
Will start compiling all contacts that I had gathered in the past 2 years.
Will start to study, soon, hopefully! haha!!
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The start of a normal student life begins today!

525,600 minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?
For 2 years, they were measured by "26th" and "27th", by crises (haha), by projects, by various issues =)

Many thoughts on my mind now. Frankly speaking, I'm really very glad, and very proud of the 27th MC, of the affiliates (the super old, the old and the new), of the things that we did as a club for the faculty, for NUS, and for the public...

It was for a belief, that one day everyone can put down our differences, regardless of our backgrounds and our pasts, we will all work for the greater good of everyone as a club, and as a faculty, that I re-ran, that I went for the post of Hon Gen Sec, that I did the things that I've done.

All for the bigger picture... *deep thoughts*

I was trying to translate these 2 lines into english, but I think that only writing it out in mandarin can express what I truly feel:

是非功过，留给后人评述，但求问心无愧

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Upon stepping down, I'll have a good rest, sort out my feelings and thoughts, hand over everything I have and everything I know, search and enjoy the things in life that I've missed out over these 2 years...

Anyway, Joshua, the ever-frank MC member, said I resemble him!! Side-view though... hahahahaha!!!

"the more you experience, the more you want to cast aside convention."

"only when you have weathered life's ups and downs can you face the future without fear."

"心善，则到处天堂"

"未曾经历，如何懂得"

I copied this statement from jeremy's blog, coz I really love this line!
"diplomacy is not hypocrisy"
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everyone uses a bridge to go from one side to another. However, when the bridge becomes a little unstable and require some time for strethening work to be done, everyone starts kbkb-ing. Worst still, some others simply walk away or even worst, tear the bridge down once they are at the other side, instead of shouting to the rest at the other end to cross the bridge to get to them.

A bridge's wish at the end of the day is that everyone can walk to and fro both sides and communicate freely, safely...
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There's a nerve in my brain which I really hope to pull it out! :/

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Attended Hissoc AGM today. It was really heartwarming to see my friends stepping up to take over as leaders, and seeing new faces stepping out to take up the challenge, face the crowd and step out of their own comfort zone to lead and to learn! I kinda regret it for not being able to attend psych soc, pssoc, and soci soc's AGMs coz I was overseas and had dialogue session. Heard from Hock that pssoc and Socisoc's AGMs were good. Personally, it was indeed gratifying to see the societies in good hands.
Being the ADCC chairperson, it was really heartwarming to see these societies growing, becoming more professional, learning and helping each other =)
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To all the new leaders of Arts Club and all the societies: Keep up the good work and all the best! :D

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ROP was over yesterday. ROP always gives me mixed emotions, esp so for last year's ROP, HAHA! Hmm, still consolidating my thoughts about it, shall blog about ROP after AGM then! :)

When I was a little boy, I loved to read stories about chinese rulers and prominent figures. a few stories had deep impact on me:

- During the Spring and Autumn period of China, Duke Mu of Qin hopes to establish the name as the "overlord" for himself. As such, he aimed to challenge the state of Jin for supremacy in the Central Plains. After years of fighting and countless struggles, he gained a small foothold in the Central Plains but could not go on any further due to the strong competition from other small states and the fierce competition and obstacle of Jin. After countless fruitless attempts, he heeded his ministers' advice and look west, re-directing his attention to the smaller and unorganised territories in the west where Qin is near and where other powers has less interests in. In a few years time, he carved out for himself a massive empire in western China, and from there established an enormous power base for him to draw resources to challenge Jin again. Finding the right opportunity, he struck hard and defeated Jin, gaining respect and prestige from the various dukes in the Central Plains, establishing a name for himself as one of the 5 hegemonist of the Spring and Autumn period.

- Liu Bei, for half his lifetime, challenged Cao Cao to secure a foothold for himself in the Central Plains. In the end, he was chased out of it by Cao Cao's massive armies and had to run from the Yellow River plains to a small county beside the Yangtze River. His hardwork and firm stand against Cao Cao did earn him a good reputation, but no lands. After listening to Kong Ming, he switched his focus to Sichuan province, where no warlords at that time took notice of, and established a strong empire in the West, using it as a power base to stand against Sun Quan and Cao Cao.

- Fan Yu, after assisting King of Yue gained the prestige as the "overlord", disappeared from the scene, not hankering for any rewards nor titles. More importantly, he realised that its time for him to leave, after accomplishing his life goal. On the contrary, his friend, Wen Zhong, stayed on beside the King, aspiring to help him govern and to advise him on governmental issues. In the end, Fan Yu became a successful businessman and lived a carefree life, Wen Zhong had his head removed from his neck by the king, who became an arrogant overlord.

Yes, folks, your wait is over, bit's back in Singapore!!! =D
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Generally speaking...
Dragon 100 was indeed a very great exposure for me, think this is the 2nd time I'm saying it. Its indeed surprising to witness how friendships were forged internationally across boundaries and language barriers!

And the best thing was that though representing our own countries, we the young dragons or future leaders don't take international relations and political issues into considerations at all while interacting. In fact, it has never crossed our minds!

The theme of the study tour was "finding the footprints of the Dragon". I think that after 10 days, it doesn't really matter that much if we've found the "dragon". More importantly, we found one another, we've forged international friendships, and I've found for myself a greater platform and arena.

Or maybe by achieving this, we've already found the dragon in ourselves.
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On a personal level...
I know for sure that both me and Gui Deng had an exciting trip with lots of sweet memories (Gui Deng had more than me though hahas!! bro, you're the best BCC instructor mans! =P)

So emotionally attached to the dragons that we found it hard to part with them at the airport :/

And we're already planning to go visit one another in the coming December holidays! hahas

And yesh!! The name of "rabbit" has spread to not only people in VS, NYJC, 1SIR, NUS, but to US, Canada, Indonesia, Philippines, M'sia, Taiwan, HK, Thailand, Australia ... ...

since young, my aspiraitons were to leave behind a legacy, to have friends all around the world, and let the world remember me and this trip had allowed me to take a small step towards it! :)

And currently, "D" is my favourite alphabet! hee...
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Out of myself, I am reborn =)

To add to what Hock said to me over the phone just now, not only do I sound like, I'm totally and fully re-vitalised, physically (though down with a running nose), psychologically and emotionally!

And its time now for some kick-ass actions!! Woooo hoooo!!!

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