Hello Eekers! (:
With endless hall and block events, sports trainings, comm. meetings atop of the ever hectic academic life, i dont know whether you guys ask yourself this question: Is whatever i do in Hall worth it? Like a previous JCRC said, most of the time at the end, its a thankless job and no matter how hard you try at your job, people just dont see it. You can do whatever you want, but dont get lost. Are you lost now?
Ever since i took up vice-blockhead, this question has always been on my mind. Is my responsibility pushing me to come back for events, attend the meetings, worry about my committee, or is it that invisible thing called Passion? there are many times when i will think to myself: If i didnt have block comm in yr 1, i wont be stuck in this commitee for 2 yrs. i could have known more people in other blocks by joining other commitees. i will have so much more time for my family and my friends. i dont need to sleep very little and study on buses just to study like normal undergrads. if i didnt have Hall, i can go out anytime i want and just be free. Dont you think its abit crazy to sms weicong more than you msg your bf?
Then i thought of the times i did some Puma decoration for publicity for chinese new year with the block comm, lorry supper around singapore, the times i realise i am lacking of something and i announce it, then this thing will magically appear because my neighbours will lend me theirs, when im sick and someone's taking care of me with vitamin C and panadol, getting dinner for me from comm hall, switching off the lights for me and closing my door, decorating my door with sweet notes, receiving smses of appreciation from Level 5, actually knowing Colin more because theres more interaction with our RF,
These memories really make me very happy. And i am very glad that I have them. And i found this memories while doing all the "tiring" things in Hall. And i dont want to let these memories disappear. I love these experiences, which is why i wanted to do block comm again. Because I know many more people in the block instead of just the few i am close to. And this year, for all the events we have organised, i feel damn proud of what we have achieved. And the times when i feel unappreciated, i know that my level rep( Janeyin from last year) will always be there for me. Colin, Brenda, Amelia, Dhinesh, WEICONG THE DAMN ZAI BLOCKHEAD and so many other people will be there for me.
Of course The decline in Hall Spirit is evident, no one can deny this. With every batch that comes in, we place hope in them that this place we call home will not die. But we cannot just hope that they alone can change. Why will they want to contribute when they see seniors reluctant and weak in spirit? I'm happy that our seniors have been coming down more often for events, but we can definitely do better! :D
But more importantly, i sincerely hope the freshies in Block E will bond the block together. There are only 30plus seniors in Block E, and about 70 plus freshies. Who else you know besides who is on your level? Do you know who stays next to ChunKang on Level 6? What about who stays in Level 1? even if you dont know, just opening your door can make a great deal of difference. (: come to events, have fun!
In conclusion, i hope that if you feel lost, talk it out with someone. I cannot change the way you think, all i can do is to show you what makes up my Sheares Hall Block E experience. And hope that it makes you want to get yours too. Because it is really unforgettable. And yes, it is worth it. (: You people reading this now makes it all worth it, my block comm, colin, weicong, brenda, amelia, janeyin, jessie, seeing sonia enjoying sheares hall, makes it all worth it (:
SORRY FOR SOME INCOHERENCE. I JUST WANTED TO BLOG WHATS ON MY MIND.or if it doesnt make sense!
grace
