It was not even a month from Chinese New Year Celebration that we gathered once again to celebrate Friendship Day, a.k.a. Valentines’ Day today. Everyone showed up, anxious to find out who exactly are their ‘angels’ and ‘mortals’ they have conversed over the blog for the past month. Every SMUXtremist exchanged glances, and if you looked close enough, those glances seemed to be asking: “Are you THE one?”
But before the long-waited mystery was revealed, we witnessed the investiture of SMUX TEAM EXCO members for 2009. In that short thirty minutes, we witnessed the inaugaration of the SMUXtremists who will bring SMUX to greater heights. It was an emotional moment, especially when the various Team Managers gave touching speeches, thanking their EXCO members for their commitment and motivating them to perform their best. Just as Kian Hean, the Kayaking Team Manager was giving a short speech to my fellow Kayaking Team EXCO members and me, I suddenly felt a great sense of satisfaction. Thoughts of the efforts that the Welfare ICs of various Teams had put in to make this event possible flashed through my mind. Designing and sending out e-mailers, spreading the word around, contacting the caterers, arranging the programmes, preparing the logistics and designing the room to make sure it is filled with ‘love’. Our efforts paid off!
Coming back to reality, the solemn ceremony soon gave way to the long awaited revelation. Games were played to build up the suspense to the revelation. Everyone participated enthusiastically, but at the back of their minds, they only had one thought: to find out who their angel and mortal are. Soon, after much anticipation and suspense, the list of angels and mortals were revealed. Some exclaimed, “I knew it!” while the others were in disbelief, “How could it be you?!” Nevertheless, many exchanged gifts with their beloved angels and mortals, rounding up the night’s event.
Not forgetting, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the emcees for the night, Sameer and Sophia, who stirred up the atmosphere. Thank you!
And to all who attended this event, thank you for making it a success!
Jeremy Poh (13/02/09)
Kayaking Welfare IC
