MUSE – A Night to Remember 2009
Truly a night i’ll remember. The whole experience was something special. Words can’t express how much that night means to me, I think i’ll never forget what it felt like playing on stage. Perhaps it was the awesome music, perhaps it was the people around me, i’ll probably never figure it out. All i can say is, it was a good closure to my time here in ACJC Band.
I’ve been thinking about the day i step down from band for quite some time already. Even after all that mental prep, i could never prepare myself enough for the day. I told myself i wouldn’t get emotional, but i did. I told myself that I could leave the band without worry, but couldn’t. There still seemed to be much more i could do, more i could contribute, but i guess it’s too late now.
I do not doubt the ability of my juniors to be able to keep the band strong and going, but i worry for them and all that is to come. I guess it’s because I’ve been through the whole system and how things work, i know how frustrating things can get sometimes. I just pray that God will see them through whatever problems and obstacles they encounter, and that they are able to remain strong and united. I like the simplicity of things now, the innocence and all that happiness that stems from just being around each other. It pains me to know that they are going to be introduced to a whole new world. Yet, a part of me thinks that these kids are going to come out stronger than before. I’ve seen them grow into the awesome people they are now, and i hope that they will continue to grow even more as they step up and become seniors of their own.
To my J1s, i pray for all of you to stay united in the coming year. I pray that you guys will use the strong bonds that all of you have to your advantage, to use it to overcome any difficulty and struggles you encounter. Know that your seniors will always be there for you. You guys have something special going on, don’t let people take that away from you. I will always be looking on from the side and praying for all of you. May the year ahead be one of excitement and anticipation for all of you.
It has indeed been a difficult year, especially so for the J2s. For all that we’ve been through together and for the numerous ‘talks’ we had as a batch, i have never regretted being in the batch of 09. Perhaps there were many things lacking and other stuff we could have done better, but so what? We survived a year being seniors, worked hard together towards our concerts and SYF. We were blessed with wonderful juniors, helped them settled in and managed to leave a lasting legacy and big shoes for them to fill. Other people may think otherwise of us, but for all it’s worth, i think we did quite an impressive job with the band.
To the J2s, i pray that all of you continue to keep the AC Band spirit alive and well in your hearts. As we now shift our focus towards the A levels, i pray that we all remain healthy for the coming months and that we are able to achieve our set goals for our exams. It’s going to be a tough period of time ahead of us, and i pray that God will see all of us through. I thank all of you for the wonderful memories that you guys have given me. I will cherish and never forget them.
If God ever asks me whether i would want to do this all over again, i would not hesitate and say yes. If He asks me whether i would want to change anything, i would ask for everything to remain the same.
To ACJC Band,
I love you all
-Alson-
