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Saturday, January 27, 2007

6:41 AM

What a crazy three days.
On the first I got the worst day of the year yet. The second I got reinstated to chairpersonship. The third. Well the third has band, so it counts too.
But now I don't remember every fine detail, so if I'm in a good mood later I might consider writing it, but right now I am simply amazed by the Chuas.
1) Chua Jie Han
Possibly the most memorable (trust me, he gives the word a whole new meaning) and one of the most driven and passionate person I know. When he first approached me on the UIC post, I thought it was as simple as just helping him with the post. I never knew he had ulterior motives.
All the while, I thought I was the one for psychological manipulation, but he's the real master. And the incredible thing was that he's as good as a leader in any aspect. It's scary. Not scary in the sense that I fear competition (hello! he was the one who introduced me to the EXCO) but scary that even with such a person in band, we still couldn't get our quality up, only maintain it slightly last year.
I didn't know that he knew I would do something for band. Thus bringing me in the EXCO. I suspect that in the first place, it has little to do with UIC post. It has more to do with the entire band.
Dang he's smart. It's like he's secretly coaching me with all those long talks we had with the history of HCIB and discipline. And the comment yesterday on how I'm better at him at psychological warfare - I take it all back. I'm quite sure he doesn't mean the comment about me being better at him also. Research shows most people pay compliments with a motive.
I've been tricked. But I don't mind now. It's marvelous how he used the UIC post to train me up in the 'passion meter'. To say the truth, I was not that enthusiastic then. But through this chance, I had a better outlet.
It was a risky move, Jie Han. But you beat me in the chess of manipulation. I absolutely salute you. It's a pity people like S got the post instead.
Which reminds me, the thing many have to learn from him.
Never disregard or deny passionate juniors who want to do something for the band. When you do, you might lose that fiery flame to the douse of your icy ego.
I know the majors aren't likely to care, but if you want to keep a strong band together, be nice to all of them, on and offstage, not just your clique of friends.
That I have to learn too.
2) Chua Jie Xuan
He's woken up.
Figuratively. I'm glad for him. He has been nice company, but he was absolutely 'passionate to a point'. I think this wake-up call might make him work as hard as he plays. Come to think of it, he can be very useful for the better of the band. I like him as a a friend, but I suppose I like him better as an ally and comrade in this war against ourselves.
I'm still drafting, planning. But I'm further determined that it will come to fruition. After all, it must.

signed, jiasheng

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