Looking back…
It’s that time of the year I dread. And no, it’s not THAT time of the month. It’s my final year in secondary school and I finally have to let go of all my post in my clubs’ committee, that sort of stuff.
The one that felt the hardest letting go was of my Presidentship of the English Language Society. I have held that post for 2 years now and I have been through hell and back during my rein. Blood, sweat and tears were shed, but no one ever noticed. I got the post in Form 3, and with no help whatsoever (from the previous president) I had to run the society, without knowing what I was suppose to do. Throughout these 2 years I have been through : worthless committee members(only 2 of those), horrible teacher advisor(those who know me will know who that is, thank God she’s gone!), countless disappointments, and many let-downs. But nevertheless, I love the society, and I never let go. Although I admit I didn’t really do a good job and I didn’t live up to my expectations. I had so many unfulfilled dreams, hopes and ambitions.
I was even more worried about handing the leadership to someone else. I had someone in mind that I felt I could trust to run the society and might share my vision. But sadly she didn’t want the responsibility, and I faced yet again with problems. Worried that presidentship would go to an unknown newcomer who would run my society into the ground.
But alls well that ends well. After the election of the new committee, I talked to the new president, and I’m glad to say a burden is finally lifted and I am satisfied with the new president. Now looking back, I can see that though it was a long and hard journey, I’m glad that I was President, as it had been what I wanted since I joined the society. I wanted power, and so I had it, along with all the hardship. It’s sad to leave, but I hope that one day, when I come back, I will see that it has grown and become a great society. I’m grateful for all those who have helped me on my journey, and I wish all the best to the new English Language Society Committee of 2006-2007. Yay!
~Joycelyn~ ex-President of ELS
