1575

it's strange i somehow had a good feeling about this number when i got it in the morning. surprisingly, it didn't fail me! already lost half of the hope when it wasn't called in the first round. paid 101% attention to the first few numbers they called out in the second round of lucky draw, until i felt ready to give up already i just left the number on the table and continued fighting with the stubborn stapler gun bullets on the SIFE flag.

just when my mind was filled with the nasty idea of trimming off the sides of the flag cause it really felt like mission impossible to get those bullets out (might have done that if it wasn't for wan li), wasn't even paying attention to the numbers anymore until i suddenly realised the rest of them around me were so excitedly jumping shouting 1575! 1575!!

that epic moment. it was so close, they almost wanted to skip the number already, then all of them started waving to the people on the stage. was too stunned to even think, just dropped the stapler and scissors in my hands, grabbed whatever paper they handed to me and off to the stage! *drama much!

but seriously, never even thought my number would be lucky enough to get picked by Timothy Tiah.

fortunate or unfortunate (quote mr lawrence) 1575 was merely one pick away from getting the iPod shuffle!


above all, despite the crazy tiredness, i think the CIMA Conference served its purpose well - bringing students from different Universities together, getting successful individuals to share their views on what success is truly about, and providing the opportunity for networking.

who knew we would be meeting so many amazing individuals, particularly the people from CIMA, Taylor's business school and the UMS Sife alumnus who's currently working with Kpmg. they were all so supportive and encouraging. extra motivation!

also really appreciate how the sifers really wanted to help. and they would say things like "you must be tired staying here the whole day, go and rest, we'll stay at the booth." one of the girls was feeling unwell, but still insisted on coming since she promised to. some only signed up for a two hours slot, but realised we didn't have enough people so they just stayed on. some tried to stay till as late as possible just so they could help more. it's just really heartwarming.

definitely been a great experience exploring so many new roads too! allows me to conclude that my sense of direction is really beyond terrible! T.T