CC Trip

29/09/08, 1.30pm, finally, the long waited CC trip (UM 7th Residential College Chinese Community) has finally came to an end...

The latest CC trip had brought about tonnes of memories and emotional thoughts to me. Suddenly, i realized that i'm already in my 3rd year, the final year of my undergrad in UM. I'm currently in the position of my 3rd year seniors when i first entered UM. I was then, a nobody within the campus, knowing nothing, staring at the seniors and think that they are full of wisdom and experiences, way better-equipped than me. I was wondering how long would it take for me to match their status. Now, as time flies like an arrow (i'm really seriously meaning it), i'm already in my seniors position. Whether am I as good as they are, it is much subject to debate, but certainly, I'm now a better person than I was. I'd experienced lots of memories. And one of the most treasured memories is the CC trip.

When I was in my 1st year, my role was to take part, participate and enjoy the trip. But I do not know anything. I did not know what CC trip is, what's available for me, the activities that was prepared and etc. And above all, I was still not quite close with my seniors. I was just merely knew them, and the interactions was kinda distanced. But, once the CC trip started, I left all the obstacles behind, and aimed at enjoying the trip only. I could still remembered my group members in d trip, all the station games I played, the performance my group made and etc. But what I enjoyed most in the trip was the dancing part (tuan kang). I just love the parts. And even until now, I could still remember all the songs and some of the moves. At that time, we even played until 4am, just for dancing. It was so much fun by then. I cherished all my memories and experience.

And, when I moved into 2nd year, my role changed. I was no longer the participants, instead, being an organizer. I took up the role of deputy director and had plenty of works to do. The experience of being a 1st year and 2nd year are totally different. I could still remember my works during my 2nd CC trip. I was basically the driver, driving up and down hill to deliver all the meals to the participants. I hardly involved in any activities. And the 2nd task that i remembered most is the water boiling task. We had no choice but to boil the water using water heaters. And we just kept on boiling waters till no end. It was tough and tiring, and we even sleep in the canteen, side-by-side with the water heaters. However, there was one moment that I can truly enjoyed the trip was the dancing part (tuan kang). We were the learner in our 1st year, but when we were in 2nd year, we were the teacher. We had to create the moves and teach the participants. Even though it was tiring, but once the dancing part started, I was full of energy and started to play. I really enjoyed it. For me, the most interesting part of CC trip is the dancing.

And now, I just finished my 3rd year CC trip. Honestly speaking, the recent CC trip is the most organized and interesting trip. The concept of using RPG is magnificent, and the make-ups and decoration were great. But, one thing that was missing, is the dancing part. This year, my 2nd year juniors decided to cut down the dancing part, restricting it into just 3 songs. But, it's not any mistakes or wrong. It's just merely a change of style. However, when we, the 3rd year and the 4th year were given a special slot to dance, and showing to the juniors our dances and moves, we were so thrilled and excited. And then, we stand in the middle of a big circle of juniors and started our moves. And when I looked into their position, it reminds me of my 1st year. The memories just floured in. And then, during the live band slot, we danced even more. The atmosphere was terrifying and marvelous! I just love it. And, on the last day of the trip, we sang the CC song. I seldom cried, even though I felt touched. But on that day, I just felt like crying. It was so hard to control my tear drops, although I somehow managed to control it. But I must say that the song really brought back a lot of memories to me, from my 1st day entered into UM, and until now. All the little details and things that I went through, especially with my badge of 7th CC members. All the projects, activities and crazy stuffs. And, when I suddenly realized, it was already almost reaching the finishing point. And from now on, I must even cherish my days in campus more!

Lastly, I must say "WELL DONE" to my 2nd year juniors who organized such a magnificent and successful CC trip. Keep the spirit up and pass on the spirit to the juniors.

And to my fellow 3rd year and 4th year, thanks for everything that we undergone together. Those memories will never be removed from my heart.

I LOVE YOU ALL!