And so another batch of seniors have officially ORD-ed and left the unit yesterday. It was bittersweet and still feels very surreal. Prior to the day, we had a 3D2N ORD chalet at the start of the week to celebrate their contributions to the unit and also to allow everyone to chill and have fun at the chalet.
This chalet was especially special for me and it's something I'm really proud and thankful for. I was given the opportunity to be part of the organising committee for this event and it was an experience because I wasn't part of the welfare team but having this opportunity to do things I have never done is indeed new, but I learnt alot more and because I was closer to this batch of seniors, I knew what they liked and I'm glad they really enjoyed the chalet activities and the gifts.
Starting off this post by thanking the organising team members because all of us made the event possible and a success and I'm really grateful and thankful for all the help be it preparations, setting up and clean up, everyone did a great job and I really appreciate that :)
Besides just the activities and games, the more important thing I felt was the final bonding time with these ORDing seniors. I'm just glad I managed to get to spend a little more time with each and everyone of them, and through filming their interview videos, to see them express their feelings for the last time.
But what is this feeling I'm having? Actually getting way too emotional the past few days, pretty embarrassing but at least it's my actual feelings. Surreal feelings of emptiness and loss. I already started to miss this group of people, and seeing them prepare for their final few days just reminds me that I have about 3 more months too, with about around fifty more working days around.
Truthfully, I don't want to leave too. I don't want to leave the group of friends I made and spent everyday together with. I really enjoyed the time I spend with the friends in unit, which is basically my everyday motivation to go to camp. If I'm starting to feel the emotions and reluctance of leaving now, isn't it more painful for them? But I hope the chalet had allowed them to create new beautiful memories before their departure and that they will hold on to these memories for a long time to come.
I want to just cherish these memories and enjoy the final few months with the people I care for and to create memories worth taking away. I don't want to have more regrets but to leave this place on a happy note. Maybe it's me, but I take separation way too seriously. I just cannot deal with separation so easily. A trauma I guess?
Thank you all for being a part of my life and I hope that this friendships will continue to last ~ and thank you JJ and Wesley for your cards and heartfelt words, I really really appreciate it and I will definitely stay strong for you guys. It's a bittersweet goodbye, but I wish you guys all the best :)
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