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Woke up way too early this morning. Maybe excited for the AIESEC elections. Time to pass down the throne, time for new breath to fill in, time for a new level of continuity and improvements, time for more passionate leaders to lead and develop. Year by year, many other leaders and i took up the challenges, challenge to keep the promise of commitments, challenge of leading and developing, challenge to improve the organization and ourselves.

The memory of my first step into the new world is still so fresh and vivid, without any expectations or knowledge of what lies ahead, i boldly went for the Recruitment Drive and Interaction Night 2004 alone. Staring at the people amazingly, confidently in their power suit, running the event so professionally and enjoying themselves doing some silly moves while cheering and dancing. Never ever cross my mind that these silly things that i was laughing about turn out to be a part of my life especially through out the years in university.

Being rather an outcast and literally challenged in chinese language, i finally felt a sense of belonging when i actually took another step into this new world. Never did i thought that my life would be so different when i only thought that university life is just gonna be only about studies. Attending one weekly meet after another, although failing to get my first few friends in university to join me in this journey, i made new friends, friends that turns out to be so dear to me, friends whom are so different in my eyes. Although we could say now that we are all just wackos but deep down in my heart i acknowledged and feel much gratitude for their unconscious doings that have inspired me. Maybe i have difficulties in expressing to them, maybe they didn't really know but i do cherish them.

Xcapade (Local Leadership Development Seminar) 2004, a camp for newbies as we call it to know and discover more about AIESEC, the first pitfall, tumbling further into this new world that i now cannot get rid off, experiences and journey that was, is and will still be a part of my life. And recently in 2006, i am a part of the organizing committee, working with a group of amazing and dedicated people to organize and run this amazing journey of experience for the new members. Not as easy as i thought but definitely another experience and eye opener, another phase that elevate my passion.

Back then, the first step in taking up commitments and leadership position was another amazing project that was initiated back in 2003 for the underprivileged children, touching their hearts and mine while making a difference in their lives as well as mine. I still remember, how sharon and i used to hang around in coffee beans or nearby cafes to fulfill our commitments to create an awareness of this project named Young Visionaries. 3 years down the road, 2007, the project has evolved into a larger scale, bringing more changes and differences in lives of those involved and the world. Looking at the kids performed on stage in the concert initiated this year, i was amused and impressed. Staring into the innocent eyes of these children, gazing at their smiles, made me realized and appreciate my own personal life. There is so much in these kids and yet many not even aware or maybe not bothered by the fact that all these kids are just like their own siblings or children or just like ourselves.

Flash backs keeps on playing in my mind, vividly seeing every inch of step in this journey. Rain or sunshine, disappointed or inspired, mistakes or the right doings, it all comes in a wholesome package, a package that definitely has develop me from just a naive and childish girl into a woman, a better person whom sees things differently now. Would never forget the words of inspirations that made me tear, incidences that challenged my view, friends from various backgrounds and personalities, friends from different batch whom are just truly fantastic and unique. Realizing how i have developed and looking at my dear babies developing, i am touched and thankful, thankful that i had the opportunities to know this organization, this group of wonderful people.

Today, attending the elections, sitting right there listening and voting the few whom took up the challenges, inspired and touched me deep down inside. Waking up early, flashing back on the journey that i have i been through, made me realized that i have not have enough of AIESEC yet. Although this term is officially ending soon, although i am graduating (hopefully) this year, i made a pledge to still contribute and be there as much as i could. Personally, whether i get my scholarship to UK for my masters or not, i would still be a part of AIESEC may it be locally or internationally. AIESEC has been a part of my life, is still a part of my life and will still be a part of my life regardless of where life brings me to.

AIESEC is without a doubt one of the most amazing experience and highlights in my life so far.
Not forgetting the wonderful and dedicated individuals that have cross my path through this organization. Every single one of you made a difference in my life. The woman that i am today and in the future is definitely the results of your supports and inspirations. Thank you so much my dear friends. I am really sorry if i have made you unhappy or offended you in anyway, do accept this sincere apologies from the bottom of my heart. Without you and without AIESEC, i would not be who i am today. :)