I wanna dedicate this post in memory of the crazy feat we managed today. For a day makred by so many wonderful memories. Pulled off an emergency performance in under a week - 3 days of practice - barely 10 hours of formal practice. Not sure, I'm just so glad we managed it, and did fairly well on stage.

Started off quite worrying and stressful. Got pretty mad and upset a few times, so much so that I actually raised my voice in hiclub for the first time just to get things down seriously, though it got soft after that. The group was mostly girls so I cant really bear to go down too harshly on the practices. Took a lot of risks with the groups too, only learning the formation on the day of the performance. And I'll admit, there were some particular difficult ones to handle. heh

And then for the plentiful of memories. I love watching the smile on the teams' faces each time we executed our steps and signing perfectly. and definitely to be able to pull this off in a record breaker of 3 days. Running in the rain just to support the other team. Hearing a whole bunch of people screaming when I went solo >< Watching a new generation raising the bar of song signing. Being thanked, and spending time with all of Hiclub.

Through the joy and times of stress, I've learnt 2 things.

1. leadership

Circumstances really pushed me hard this time. I do see the potential in this group, yet there's a glass barrier blocking their progress. The things that needed to be done reminded me of a leader's sacrifice. Juggled my fyp, perf formation, and practices, forgoing a heck lot of sleep, skipping dinner to make time for the team, overslept when i instructed everyone to come punctually (which they did...). It's a cost, but every leader has the responsibility of the group and the people assigned to him or her. The members burdens must be the leader's burdens, something I hope I can better learn to care more for my members.

2. Pushing boundaries.

It suddenly dawned upon me. I've been pushing some major boundaries in the context of song signing. I've made a performance that everyone never stops moving (Waka waka), one that's pretty badass synchronization (change a heart change the world), gesturish performance (to the sky), shortest time for internal perf, 1 nite (dj got us falling in love), shortest external perf-3days (Big time rush), formal concert (grandioso), and maybe more that I dont remember. I mean really, of course the credit is not all mine. It'll never be possible without my friends' support, partners empowerment and member's cooperation. But I'm just glad I be have managed and be part of these feats, and pushing these boundaries outwards. Keep succeeding yourself, find every little way to improve and refine, and of course to challenge limits. Never settle for anything less than better.

I'm glad I got this chance to lead the team again in performing. I do have my ego in terms of being recognized and appreciated, but I'm happy that for one, this time I really felt happy to see my members perform and grow. I think that's really all that matters.

I thank everyone for their encouragement and support through this week, reminding me of our pass success, hearing me rant, and coming down to be there. I hope it'll be a good experience and meaningful memory for everyone to look back on next time and then you all will continue to grow and progress from here on. Ah, I also hope that all of you will aspire to guide and watch over the next generation as you take the roles of seniors.

And yea, dont forget the chorus yea =)

Go on shake it up what you gotta lose
Go make luck with life you choose
If want all, lay on line
Only life you got, so go live big time

Labels: hi club, life, Me, memories, thoughts

I wanna dedicate this post in memory of the crazy feat we managed today. For a day makred by so many wonderful memories. Pulled off an emergency performance in under a week - 3 days of practice - barely 10 hours of formal practice. Not sure, I'm just so glad we managed it, and did fairly well on stage.

Started off quite worrying and stressful. Got pretty mad and upset a few times, so much so that I actually raised my voice in hiclub for the first time just to get things down seriously, though it got soft after that. The group was mostly girls so I cant really bear to go down too harshly on the practices. Took a lot of risks with the groups too, only learning the formation on the day of the performance. And I'll admit, there were some particular difficult ones to handle. heh

And then for the plentiful of memories. I love watching the smile on the teams' faces each time we executed our steps and signing perfectly. and definitely to be able to pull this off in a record breaker of 3 days. Running in the rain just to support the other team. Hearing a whole bunch of people screaming when I went solo >< Watching a new generation raising the bar of song signing. Being thanked, and spending time with all of Hiclub.

Through the joy and times of stress, I've learnt 2 things.

1. leadership

Circumstances really pushed me hard this time. I do see the potential in this group, yet there's a glass barrier blocking their progress. The things that needed to be done reminded me of a leader's sacrifice. Juggled my fyp, perf formation, and practices, forgoing a heck lot of sleep, skipping dinner to make time for the team, overslept when i instructed everyone to come punctually (which they did...). It's a cost, but every leader has the responsibility of the group and the people assigned to him or her. The members burdens must be the leader's burdens, something I hope I can better learn to care more for my members.

2. Pushing boundaries.

It suddenly dawned upon me. I've been pushing some major boundaries in the context of song signing. I've made a performance that everyone never stops moving (Waka waka), one that's pretty badass synchronization (change a heart change the world), gesturish performance (to the sky), shortest time for internal perf, 1 nite (dj got us falling in love), shortest external perf-3days (Big time rush), formal concert (grandioso), and maybe more that I dont remember. I mean really, of course the credit is not all mine. It'll never be possible without my friends' support, partners empowerment and member's cooperation. But I'm just glad I be have managed and be part of these feats, and pushing these boundaries outwards. Keep succeeding yourself, find every little way to improve and refine, and of course to challenge limits. Never settle for anything less than better.

I'm glad I got this chance to lead the team again in performing. I do have my ego in terms of being recognized and appreciated, but I'm happy that for one, this time I really felt happy to see my members perform and grow. I think that's really all that matters.

I thank everyone for their encouragement and support through this week, reminding me of our pass success, hearing me rant, and coming down to be there. I hope it'll be a good experience and meaningful memory for everyone to look back on next time and then you all will continue to grow and progress from here on. Ah, I also hope that all of you will aspire to guide and watch over the next generation as you take the roles of seniors.

And yea, dont forget the chorus yea =)

Go on shake it up what you gotta lose
Go make luck with life you choose
If want all, lay on line
Only life you got, so go live big time

Labels: hi club, life, Me, memories, thoughts