Member Committee 2009/2010 Elections

3rd January 2009,
Taylor's University College
8am-10pm ++

As I woke up that morning around 6am I took my shower and planned to go through my election speech. I took out the set of clothes i wanted to wear and tried to iron it but the damn iron wasnt working. So i chose the most uncrumpled shirt i can find and by then it was already 7.15am. We're meeting in UM at 7.30am. No time for speeches... I went with Lia and met up with the guys in UM.

The drive to TUC was just a normal drive. Something you would expect when you're attending any other AIESEC events. When we arrived and the moment I see so many people in their suits in TUC i felt the butterflies in my stomach. Swarms of them coming out from cocooning.

I was freaking hungry. I ate a slice of sandwich while walking up the stairs but it felt like chewing sand. Well wishes we're being exchanged. Warm hugs and firm handshakes extended. I was nervous as hell. I went in and waited.. carried out my usual crazy antics and that helped a bit :)

Cafrey went up first. I watched him go. He seem natural up there on stage doing his thing. Using his slides and powerpoint connecting with people. Then it was the VPs turn. I was 5th in the line of 10 people. Right in the middle. As we waited outside and see one by one people go, those butterflies we're turning into hornets waiting to sting. Then it was Serena's turn. I was next.

The door opened and ushering me was AC/DC's Rock N Roll Train. The people, the faces and the song. All other things seem oblivious. I jumped on stage. I did my thing. I came out. I felt those hornets took flight. Replaced by a vast emptiness called hunger.

The rest of the day things went on quite alright for me. The verdict came and I got the Vote of Confidence.

Out of the 10 MCVP candidates, 8 got the VOC.

Our sole MCP candidate, he got through as well ;)

I've taken this few steps. Waiting for the next bigger leap to come.
Thank you AIESEC in Malaysia for believing and having faith in me :)

p.s I didn't cried guys =p