3 years of effort. a lifetime of memories.
yesterday was no doubt one of the major milestones in my life. the graduation ceremony marked the ending point for my polytechnic life and drew a new starting line for me.
taking a trip back down memory lane, it's been 3 years. it did not feel long, neither did it feel short. As Joyce made her valedictory speech, she commenced it by saying as if everything felt like yesterday. At that point, I must say, it was like: YEA right, I'm not even feeling like it's 'yesterday'. But at this point in front of this monitor, I realized as I bring myself back to those moments and present my mind vividly into the past, I feel that surge of emotions and memories of what kick-started my diploma. From the freshman orientation camp (BAoc) to my first semester and to how I found my project team which we stuck on for the rest of the semesters, the bond we shared, etc. The memories seems to flow in endlessly. And so do the emotions that well up in my eyes.
The gush of nostalgia does not end there. There was also the most important reason why I joined NP - Ngee Ann Polytechnic Shooting Club. The club presented to me as one of the toughest challenge in NP. With so many constrains as a Special Interest Group, limitations as an infant club, and a small budget, it wasn't the 'priority' club I had back in secondary school. We were just like any other club amongst the 100 over clubs in NP.
But still, it made me learn new things, gain new perspectives and devise new strategies. I met great people too. These people are the ones that continues to push this very club forward in its growth, in their own unique ways. Not only the committee but also all the members who made the club possible. Without these group of you, the club wouldn't be here.
To the drivers of the club, I have been there and done that, and so have I been watching what happens. Though the strength and driving force within you may not always be strong-will and rooted, but remember: as long as the fire still burns in you, you're not done yet. Small it(the fire) may be, but an unextinguished flame speaks three words: Never give up. Stay as a team, be united, and fight as a team! You'll only see how truly strong you can be when that happens.
Throughout these 3 years, new friendships have been formed along the way. some lasted short term, some will last forever. But no matter the case, it wasn't the period, it was about the memories created and the tie that was forged. it's been a wonderful journey, a fruitful one. Happy, Fun, Challenging, Exciting, etc. as well as Sad, Hurt, Confused, Emotional. But it's life, and it's meant to be that way isn't it? More importantly, it was the lessons learnt and how you managed it through to get to this very point in time.
I want dedicate this post to quite a number of people who've made this memorable journey very possible:
My Project Team for 5 semesters:
Raven, Jackson, Zhiheng and also Yansoon
The longest person that have stuck around Shooting Club a lot with me:
Ying Jie
The people who made the club possible up till my committee:
Sebastian Sun, Jie Hui, Damala, Ying Jie, Haocai, Kokloon, Ken, Ashryll
The committee who made the club flourish onwards:
Shiwei, Sebastian Wong, Gregory, Daniel, Morgan, Jessica, Cheryl, Estella, Hong Jun, Luqman
To the people I have closed up the social circle from just being friends, and the good times we had and bad times we shared, what we talked and everything else (in no order of importance ah!):
Damala, Ying Jie, Shiwei, Gloria, Dorcas, Cheryl, Raven, Zhiheng, Jackson
I thank you all for being part of my 3 years life in polytechnic. You have made it the BEST!
To the already graduated (only one though): Enjoy your ORD soon (while I prepare for OED - official enlistment date)
To graduates who have just graduated: Continue in your endeavors and pursuit. All the best in them.
And to all those still working hard in NP, regardless of your year, I have this to say: One chance, One choice, do it your best or don't do it! Work hard and enjoy your fabulous time at NP.
..on an ending note, still, i'll probably be seeing the un-graduated around quite often.
To the already graduated (only one though): Enjoy your ORD soon (while I prepare for OED - official enlistment date)
To graduates who have just graduated: Continue in your endeavors and pursuit. All the best in them.
And to all those still working hard in NP, regardless of your year, I have this to say: One chance, One choice, do it your best or don't do it! Work hard and enjoy your fabulous time at NP.
..on an ending note, still, i'll probably be seeing the un-graduated around quite often.
