Once a Leader, Always a Leader
written at Saturday, August 8, 2009
ahhh. Ben, you posted first..
anyways, i bet you guys should be able to guess the content that you're gonna be reading
but,
here goes.
(It's gonna be very long, be prepared)
i remembered the day, when i first stepped into deyi
the first thing that made me feel welcome was the big warm smiles on the councilors and PSL's face
their friendliness as they ushered me and my mum up
and ofcourse, how smart they looked with their ties and badges
the moment, i've made a decision, or should i say, an aim
"I want to be one of them"
One year passed, and, i did it, i was nominated by my form teacher, to be a Student Leader
(since the Councilor and PSL merged)
okay, fine, me and karen promoted ourselves to our form teacher,
but, we did get a form from her, so, we're called the nominated one
so, i went through my second camp in deyi,
A Leadership Camp, 'I m Possible' Camp in 2006 December.
That camp simply rawks, it was a great exposure in leadership, as we went through the talks, games, plannings, outings, everything.
If i hadn't remember wrongly, these people are my group mates
Sean, Angelina, Jolene, Xian Da, Nicole, and Jocelyn
Our group name was, "Ki Siao Kia"
yep, "ki siao kia'
and here goes our group cheer! it's funny
"
ki siao ki siao ki siao kia
we are deyi ki siao kia
day and night we go ki siao
24/7 ki siao kia
"
hahhahahas.
and with sean's great leadership, as well as our group's effort
we won a couple of awards too:D
2007...
Orientation came, and i was the class leader of class 101
together with jacklyn, xian da, jian feng and ai wei
it was tedious, yet, wonderful, nice, and WOW
the part that made really touched was when some of them told me that they like me the best
at that point of time, i was really glad that i took up leadership
the sense of satisfaction when you see that they enjoyed themselves, nothing can beat that.
next came my first investiture, 02 April 2007
i'm officially a Student Leader,
i made it:D
then, the indianzaar carnival with aili,
there were much conflict but, it was a success
it aint easy to be the OIC for the student council,
to give instructions to the seniors,
to plan and everything, it was tough
but i made it, thanks to all the people who supported me throughout
especially jocelyn
the next thing i realize was the farewell party for the seniors
a year past and their leaving
i dint cry that day, i wasnt that close to them
but i'll never forget that they sang birthday song for me twice
one in i-space, one opp school
i even get to cut the cake that humphrey baked together with nurul
that was, really nice
okay, think i'm getting too naggy, if i continued writing down all my experiences, you'll take hours to read them
so, i'll skip, do tell me if you're interested, hahha
being in a student council aint easy
you have to face the peer pressure from your friends
you have to bear the responsibilities and follow the rules and regulations
you have meet the extra expectations from he teachers
you have to sacrifice lots of your free time for the council
to fulfill all these
it aint easy, we all know, we have been through
but whether you guys can put it through like we did
depends on your will and mind
whether you have the strong mind to overcome all these
whether you are willing to be dedicated to the council
whether you have passion for leadership
whether you are enjoy leadership
see? it all depends on yourself.
let me tell you a tip
if you're at the edge of breaking down and you feel like quitting,
dont quit, yet
think.
think of the very first reason that made you take up leadership
think of the wonderful moments you spend with the council
think of all the fun you had
think of the satisfactions you'll receive after a successful event
think.
ofcourse, you can always look for your seniors for advices
find your inspirations before you even think of quitting
that doesnt shows that you're free
that shows how weak your mind is
be persistent or stubborn at times
you'll never realize how the outcome will surprise you
lastly, i would like to thank these few people...
Zi Xin and Chan Hong (although they already left)
for being my source of inspirations, who taught me great stuff, who gives me opportunities and inspirations, who believes in me, who never ever gives up on me. Thank you. Thank you Zi Xin, for letting me know how great leadership can be, thank you for pulling me through with all your encouragements. Thank you Chan Hong, for teaching me so much, although you dont show it, but i know, you have always been supporting me together with zixin. Though i've let both of you down, but, your teachings will always be with me, i've pull through, thank you.
Adeline,
for always being there, supporting me
attends to all my crap, but never leaves me
stopping all my crap, and stayed with me
thank you.
i'll remember all the fun we had together, all the times in the council room, doing stupid things, hhaha.
all the sec4 leaders who had stayed, and supporting the council
the council wouldn't survived till now without you guys.
i'll remember all the times and fun we had together
all the best for OUR examinations!
as for the sec3 and 2s,
i believe that you guys will pull through and bring the council to greater heights
dont give up just yet.
Eline!
remember what you promised me,
i really see your passion towards leadership, but at times, you must understand the responsibilities you bear and you must know when is the time to be serious and the time to have fun. work hard. and seriously, i really think you saw a ghost during your sec1 registration, cause i'm really not there.
Kasturi!
my great little junior who is always so polite, humble and quiet
dont look down on yourself, have confidence because we all know that you can do it
lead the council with your experiences, you need to express yourself more.
Khairi!
though i've only know you for a few months, i really see great potential in you and i really believe that you'll be able to completely take over me.
you've work hard, this is your reward. continue to strive for what you said during the interview, i believe you'll be able to achieve it. all the best! and hey, i know i've said this to you before but, i really liked the way you take photos! like so professional!
Deena!
my cheerful little junior! dont surrender to all the obstacles you face, you must stay strong and overcome them. believe in yourself. oh yar,i think you should sleep more, cause you always looked so tired..
Victoria!
always so quiet but always there to lend a helping hand to your seniors
i remembered you said you're actually not willing to be in the council during alumni camp 2007, but i believe you're have totally changed your mind yea? you see, leadership is just attractive isnt it? you need to be more outspoken, infront of your juniors, dont restrict yourself, just be who you are, i know what crazy and fun you can be:D and too bad, i cant count how many plates you eat..nevermind, i'll send a spy, heheh.
Sean!
for your information, none of the excos thinks you're not capable, we all see the potential in you, but sometimes, we do feel disappointed with your attitude. Dont give up on leadership yet, think, you have the skills, its just depends on whether you want to use it. AND, this is how my name is spelt! D A R Y L E N E!!
Kenji!
'AH BUSH' got my imaginary punches yet? hahha, again you're new to the council, but i'm really amazed with your passion towards the council and really admire the way you are able to liven up the atmosphere. i believe that you'll be able to make the whole council bond! lastly, good luck in collecting the funds:D
Amanda!
i really appreciate the effort you put in for the council, and i really hope that this will continues, you dont have to be afraid to take initiative, or refrain from taking them, compromise with the other, after all you guys have to work together for the next year. thank you for your invitations for outings etc, that made me really glad(:
Kelvin!
stop laughing! lol, next time when i see you again, dont try to laugh behind my back ar..and, me and esther are not twins!! you've really been dedicated to the council, and i hope it continues. You have really made lots of improvements as the years past, and thats really rewarding, still remember when i took your class during orientation, you dint even say a single word to me man...aiyo..ah well, work hard, and dont look down on yourself!!
Doreen!
woots! you can sing well! we should go karaoke again someday(: continue to be so enthusiastic! must help out with your fellow peers wor, you have the capabilities, dont you want to use them? not forgetting to bond and guide your juniors too!
Michelle!
how dare you hit my head with the balloon so many times yesterday! raaaaarrr. LOL. you have lots of interesting ideas, must remember to use them and help your fellow sec3s, especially the excos, okay? you're really nice and fun to be with, good luck for catching low socks and short skirts and etc!
Yoke Huei!
ahhhhh...bush. ohno, you kissed the floor!! lol, must be careful when you're walking wor, though at times i'll knock into telephone booths or pillars too..whoops. hahahs. must continue to be cheerful and optimistic, hang on and help one another! ahh, you and victoria can treat wounds when anyone is hurt also! LOL st.john de. hmm. you can treat your on wound when you fall down too! not bad not bad! LOL, not trying to curse you... XP
Donavon!
wait, i dint spell wrongly right? hahahhah. okay, i really dont know what to say to you... oh! dont be so lame, and you should smile more, looks nicer:D and must be careful dont break your arm again, also, must help sean wor, exco not easy..and, its really nice of you to send the messages for all the sec4s yesterday, thanks alot:D
Wan Ying, Kim, shana and Zhi Bo!
you guys must really speak up more, if not i wont even realize that you're there!! dont feel restricted, even though you guys may be new, but after getting use to the functions, i believe that you guys can be as well as the others, have confidence!!
did i miss out anyone?
nope, okay:D
remember what i said, and all the best people!
Once a Leader, Always a Leader.
also, leadership is not a right, its a responsibility.
be responsible with everything you do!
last but not least..
the farewell was a success, but too bad, you guys dint make me cry
i was expecting to cry, i dint.
not because of the fish and co but, i dont have the urge to cry
i was indeed touched but, nahh.
probably the sec3s will know why next year
i cant imagine what would it be like if the sec4s cried when the sec3 are already crying..
yes i've cried a lot last year but i've survived, dint i?
so, believe in yourselves and i believe in you all!
Cheers,
Darylene
p.s. MUST INVITE ME TO YOUR INVESTITURE HOR!!
DARYLENE TEH JIA HUI
OPERATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
3rd COUNCIL
2009
date of changing command: 17/8/2009(i help you bold it la. XP)
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