This years NLDS was exceptional. It was a first proper AIESEC Conference that I had attended since Evolve Conference, more than 15 months ago... It felt great to be able to feel the conference vibe and experience the wonderful conference magic all over again.
It is even better this year, as I was selected as a facilitator in the largest NLDS in Singpore to date! Hooray! This year, the conference was attended by close to 250 delegates from more than 15 countries. How great could that be, to be able to interact and mingle with people from all over the world in just 5 days and make friends for life? It's priceless.
As a facilitator for the first time, I had gain so much from the conference. All the hard-work and preparation done before the conference, the sleep deprived days to get things done were all worth it, the moment you stand in front of the stage/plenary to deliver your session and inspire the others. The feeling was just beyond words.
I really have to thank my boss, Wan Xin, who reminded me to apply for facilitator this year. I was at the brink of quitting AIESEC after a pretty screwed up internship earlier this year. I was hanging on all this while due to the responsibility, not because of passion. But I had once again remember and experience why I joined AIESEC in the first place. I wanted to meet different people from all over the world and make the world a better place to stay. And I believe AIESEC, really is the platform for me to explore all the different possibilities all over the world to develop my full potential.
I believe that I have so much to improve in terms of my session delivery, my spoken english, crowd control as well as the creation of conference atmosphere. Of course, I had set high standards for myself, but I believe that I can only get better if they strive for the best every time.
On a personal note, for some reason that I am not so sure, I had a crush on one of the fine lady. I wasn't expecting it at all, but its some feeling I haven't felt for a long time. Suddenly, I felt life all over again and life is great!
Despite the fact that she is leaving for France for studies in a few days time, but being able to communicate what i felt was great! At least, I can be true to myself and be authentic... who cares what is going to happen next? Live the day as it is and make the most out of it!
