Well, it's going to take some time for all of it to sink in. I expected it to happen.
But when it finally did, I guess I couldn't handle it as well as expected.
And in the end, it's that tremendous loss that I felt inside, which became unbearable and difficult.
Something that you have worked so hard towards, in the end, you have to let it all go.
It's not gone, but you're not going to be there doing it anymore, and putting in your best.
I weeped for that. I teared for all the hardwork we've put in. I sulked at the thought of not being able to lead. Not anymore.
And I cried for having to let go of something so precious.
The endless sweat, effort, tears that we've put in, will of course be credited (on paper) but the satisfaction of carrying it out won't be there anymore.
And I just broke down at the expense of everyone, clouding my thoughts.
How these people have stood loyal by my side, wiped away my tears and constantly reminded me to stand straight and look up.
To never let anything affect me; because no matter the situation
"We're all in this together"
And finally, emotions flowed, because it gets overwhelming and I couldn't hold it back anymore.
Which I vaguely recalled, a moment last year.
I saw him standing up there at the podium, giving the opening speech, welcoming students from those west-zone schools.
I was only a facilitator then.
But how I looked up to him. His leadership qualities shined up there, he stood with his head held high.
Confidence overflowing from the speech he gave.
And only 18.
There and then, I was adamant.
I were to be the next him.
And give that speech, all the same. One fine day, next year.
Well, for once I thought that I was finally doing something right. That, I've been useless enough as a leader, so now I can finally prove them wrong.
I am going to take on this responsibility and make things happen, this year.
We never had any major events did we.
I was so geared up, even though I was convinced that this event would fail. Because of the planning and prep. Because of time.
But how wrong I was, because people changed me. And I finally thought yes, I can do this.
I can.In the end, I won't be able to. It will be handed over to the new excos.
And it won't be our project anymore.
No matter how badly I wanted it to remain ours, deep down I knew, it's impossible.
Our fame's over, we have to make way now, for others to prove their worth.
And hopefully, my next me would be more responsible, take initiative, and shine; like I never did.
Yes, we will have an MCS meeting, together with the new excos; officially handing down our posts, our titles, our red bag, our cute file.
It will be an MCS meeting indeed;
their first and our last.