There were actually so many more things I would like to tell you in the closing last night. What I wanted you all to know was so much more than everything I could say. Too bad I'm not known for having a way with words, so I guess I'd better write it all down here. I don't expect you to read this, but at least I could feel relieved anyone else knows how really, really grateful I am to be given a chance to work with all of you.Have you ever heard about Ohana? it is a word I 'learned' from KOMPeK. According to wikipedia, Ohana is a part of Hawaiian culture meaning family in an extended sense of the term, including blood-related, adoptive, or intentional. It emphasizes that families are bound together and members must cooperate and remember one another. The funny thing is, family sometimes comes from the least expected people and moments, and at the most unexpected time. And it describes you just perfectly.
Everything is still so vivid in my memory, how it all started back then in the middle of holiday in January. I remember the day kak Pandu first asked me to join A-Fair. At that time, I was already engaged in two big upcoming events held by the faculty. Hadn't I felt so guilty for having not contributed anything, I would've refused the offer, and missed all the priceless experiences. Maybe it was also fate, that although reluctantly, I finally said yes. Now I come to think that looking back, being a part of you is one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me in my college life.
The first time I knew kak Inez was going to be our leader, was the time I knew the project would run well. You're the kind of leader I'd like to be: friendly; caring; responsible; supportive; understanding; and most importantly, knows how to keep her composure. I learned a lot from you, Kak. You knew every detail of what every OC (organizing committee) had to do. You didn't simply command, but you also stepped down and helped. I felt very much grateful that you also helped me making the budget plan, despite many other things that you needed to take care of. I felt very much grateful you were never tired to remind me of the tasks I had to do. I felt very much grateful you acted both as my leader and as my friend, whom I once had dinner and shared stories with. I felt very much grateful I knew you.
And then we have Qanit the OC program, the well-known EP returnee, the helper in the last minute. I would never forget how awkward it was the first time we accidentally found out that we're both the OC of A-Fair at the booth in FIB (I knew Qanit was our OC program but didn't know which one). I don't know how A-Fair would be without you, whose work is always neat, whose sacrifice is so big towards the project. I am the one feeling sorry for being too busy that I didn't spare more time to know you better, Nit. But even so, even with the few occassions I worked and talked with you, I knew you were gonna be a great leader someday. Even despite all the jokes we made, your video says it all.
I might not know kak FD that that well, but knowing you has been a pleasure to me. You're always cheerful anywhere anytime that you bring positiveness to your surroundings. I admire your design work so much, and you've been an inspiring OC communication. Thank you for introducing us all the latest technologies LOL. Regarding our conversation on the way to Kutek, I really do think you should take the once in a lifetime chance. I know you can even though you doubt yourself. Ain't that the point of accepting challenges? proving yourself you can do better. This is the occassion that won't come twice indeed, and if I were you, I wouldn't hesitate to take a shot.
Last but not least, my friend since FGD and OGX mate, Alul. I don't know which adjective to describe you--playful, humorous, ....absurd? They're all just what you seem from the outside. Once you put your mind into something, then you would do it seriously and work hard until you achieve what you want. This is the big lesson I've always learned from you, Lul. You learn the things you couldn't do and make them piece of cake. And you hide it all behind your jokes we all laugh at. I know you're going to go far in this organization, so please keep on doing things the way you always do. Just like Qanit, I believe someday you're gonna be a great leader.
This project may not be the biggest one AIESEC holds but it surely has left the most memorable lessons. Not to mention all the challenges and responsibilities that have slowly changed me to a more organized and careful person, I am so glad that I am given all of you to talk to, to work with, and to learn from. And most of all, we indirectly are the bridge to people's life changing experience. The bridge to those on the way towards becoming tomorrow's leaders. I didn't realise it until Qanit told us last night and the thought of it thrilled me for a moment. I can now move on in peace knowing our hardwork is actually paid off hahaha.
So, maybe it's the project that gathered us so often, maybe it's you that made me feel so comfortable, but whether or not it is the conspiration of the universe, words can not describe how grateful I am everything happened. I hope this can be our stepping stone to a farther longlife journey, and last but not least-- good luck for whichever future projects you participate in. :)
Yours cordially,
Putri
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