Non Mihi Solum...

22nd College Day 2006
in appreciation for your contribution Dance Society...

Emcee said it was for 7 years of contribution.. but it is 8 years.. guess they short-changed me one yr.. but doesn't matter.. Maybe it's cos they know I'm 7 years later..

My take away was mainly fr the GOH's speech.. something the young ones (as if I'm very old) should bear in mind as well...

She said (loosely adapted):

Students these days are under a dynamic and challenging education system. While they benefit from it and ocassionally (or rather 'all the time') complain, they must not forget that many others (by virtue of their nationality and circumstances) are not even able to reach their potential simply because they don't have the means and the system to groom them. She cited two examples.. one was of her maid whom she said is very bright and is a fast learner, able to hold intelligent conversations about current affairs.. she also quoted fr an article of an Indian woman, doing hard labour for more than 10 years....

She understands that students these days are overwhelmed by the quick pace of education and life in general........She gave an analogy to illustrate her point.. Imagine being thirsty and standing in front of a power hose with water being shot out at full force .... too much, can't absorb, can't cope.. (sounds familar??)

But given that option and the other extreme that is no water at all.... the choice is obvious..

So be thankful for the chance to experience such a life (no matter how many complaints you can make abt it) and remember there are many out there who are deprived of such experiences and labouring for a decent life .... And though it seems hard to make a difference to those in other countries, we can always start with the people ard us... so do make life less miserable for the people you come in contact with..don't ostracise, be nice to others... after all we should all learn to be... non mihi solum......(not for myself alone)