I am still recovering from all the excitement that has been welling up in me for the past few days.

I will go straight into the choir elections.

Yes, it is over. The elections for P and VP are over.

No, I did not get the VP position.

Well, it was a tough fight. And I am really glad that I had all the stamina to run this marathon. I completed the election race. But sadly, didn't complete to finish top 2. Anyway, I finished 3rd :) which is a great, great feat :)

7 people ran - Ferdy, Juat, Sheena, Pei Suen, Nadiah, Michelle and me.
Out of these, Ferdy and Nadiah ran for P while the rest of us ran for VP.

Huai Zhi announced the results of the top 3 positions and there was Nadiah, Michelle and me :)

Nadiah is voted the president! (Which is so predictable) and Michelle was voted the Vice pres :) That meant I didn't get.

But it's alright! And I AM SERIOUSLY ALRIGHT :)))) They are seniors and they know more about the choir than I do. And the choir voted them so I guess that's fair :) But I did hear that my votes were substantial enough! (If not I wouldn't be top 3!)

I shan't be naive and think that those who encouraged me to run would vote for me. Afterall, they would have to vote for the best among all!! Michelle did run for VP last year but she didn't get. I am in a similar case where I ran but I didn't get. So, there's always next year :) Just that I have to redraw my plans now. I really want to go for attachment and SEP...

Seriously, MIchelle is good. She is able to relate to people. well, I guess I am still a greenhorn in this choir and do not know many people. She was able to catch people's attention in a good way :) And I still have to learn much from her. She is very well-liked and I know she would do great!

I am disappointed. And that is a fact. No, I am not being a sour grape here. I have put in my very best and really fought in this race. But it didn't turn out the way I wanted it to be. It's coz I am a junior and that there are strong and potential seniors running. And seniors are of coz closer bonded to the choir. I am still a newbie, 7 months into choir...And Adyll did say I have loads to learn about handling the choir.

I am considering of joining the comm. Still thinking.

My speech was well done :) I mean to my expectations! I thought I was going to be there freaking out. But it turned out well! And I actually answered 2 of the standard questions they were going to ask at the end of the speech! Hehe! It was a well prepared speech :) And it was straight from the heart! I was really sincere about it and some could feel it:)

I was controlling really hard not to breakdown. Coz I know that no matter who gets it, the choir will be in great hands :) And I have already done my best. But I still couldn't control and with people coming to me to thank me and to console me, it didn't help. Even people like Zhihao and Baozhu and Winnie and Amanda came to talk to me :) I hardly do talk to them and they still came forth for me.

Other lovely people were Ann!! Who stood by me the whole way! I am so sorry dear for letting you down and all your hard work and love for me!

To xiannn!! thanks for being there for me even though I was mean to you sometimes for the past month coz of the ticketing areas. forgive me!

To xian kor!! Thanks for being the advisor! though I know you may not have voted for me, but I know you supported me in spirit!

To Paulus! You were the first person to jolt the question of running for VP, and encouraged me. I know that even though you didn't vote for me, I am still touched by the fact that you supported me in spirit and all the way till today! And I know you prepared me for this outcome. thanks!

To Rhoda dear! thanks for being there and loving me! :)

To Nadiah, for coming to me and telling me that I did great! And for consoling me.
To Michelle, the more you asked me to not cry, i would :) coz you are such a nice person. And i am sure you make a great vp :)

To Aaron, for letting me know that I do stand a chance :) I enjoyed working with you :)

To Adyll, for telling me not to give up :) And that there's another opportunity awaiting me next year!

To Harris! thanks for telling me that you didn't ask me to run, but hinted to me. It was to make me search myself to see if I wanted it or not and not because you asked me to that I did run. Well, I did run. And I ran it well. I am not depressed coz i told you I won't be. And thanks for preparing me for it. Much as i do not know if you voted for me or not, since Michelle is your good friend, but I trust that you meant well :) Thanks for the encouragement :) You do your best as the SC for NUSChoir kk :)

Thanks to everyone else who came to console and encourage me :) You guys made my day :)

Thanks to the closest people who stood by me through this - Ziwei, Lizhen, Sara, Lixuan, Siao Er, Ann, Mum and Dad.

And to the Father in heaven :) thanks for giving me the courage to stand before 70 people to promote myself. I couldn't have done it without His help. And I guess He knows what's best for me!

I did well. And I ran well. And I did the Business people proud :) I said the speech well! And I guess I have improved and learnt much through this election. I do not really know the choir well yet and I lose this elections gracefully :) I had great comments on my speech and my "presentation" and I know that I didn't let myself down on that. :)

Thanks everyone!! I am so sorry if it seems really incoherent and repetitive and that I keep praising myself. I am actually very, very, very happy ::)))))

I have now to think of whether I want to be in the comm and if I should take on the secretary position instead? the other options are
1) Secretary - minutes and attendance records, administrative letters
2) Treasurer - financial matters, budgeting
3) Welfare Secretary (Costumes) - food and miscellaneous items
4) Logistics Secretary - opening of practice venues
5) Publicity Secretary - forum and website maintenance, VV materials
6) Records Secretary - management of scores and recording

Did welfare, treasurer and records work before. Should I try something new??

suggestions anyone?

--------------
~PiNkDeLiGhTs~ signing off at 420am. :)