Though I’m not exactly in your shoes, I wish to voice out my sentiments….

Echoing Wei Xuan’s thoughts, I find it a pain in the neck to think that a pint of us do not give a damn and do not appreciate others hard work and let loose the minds and wander off somewhere and not putting in your heart and soul in the session. It is insulting, really disappointing and really, sinks my heart. I feel the ache of those who really put in their best. Of course, this is just my feelings as a bystander. I am not pinpointing anyone, however the true ones will know deep in your heart. Even the smallest hindsight reflects upon the entire condition. It’s just the littlest thing that makes a whole lot of differences. I dare to say the success of this depends on each and every single one of you. Imagine we are all standing on driftwood on the surface of the ocean. A little twitch, a little impatience, a little down guard may just as well capsize the whole team. We are a team. Get out of your individualistic mindset. Open your eyes wide and look around you. You are not doing this alone. Remember, there is a whole group of girls, your sister guides doing it with you. Give it your all, pump in 200% & do it well, do it good. It’s an honor to be in this parade, and this chance is hard to come by.

I do not wish for us to continue on with our current standards. Remember what I said? The senior are very disappointed and disheartened. I could hear it in their voices. It hurts you know. Put yourselves in their shoes, thinking that their uphill struggle to maintain guides at the standard dropped. How would you have felt?

Some pointers:

Let’s work to keep a consistent spacing between each guide and align properly to the person in front and beside you so that we would look neat as a contingent. It shows how bonded and united we are if we stand together yea? This also helps during kekanang lurus as we cannot raise our arms to check accurately so the only way is to adjust when marching. Also execute your steps in confidence. Do not be afraid to showcase your marching. It’s important to align but do not look down on the floor at all times especially during pandaung kekiri pandung as it would look quite unsightly.

Always remember to wiggle your toes! We do not want any of us to feel unwell and rest adequately before the big day. Also in the event of anyone feeling unwell, please fall out immediately, we do not want anybody hurt as a result!! Health is always our first priority!

Remember your arms swing too. Lock your arms at all time and align to the person next to you so that we will look smart and have the energy. When we turn on the spot it is important to lock the back of your legs to be more impactful and less sloppy.

Remember for the bello to walk smaller steps to help one another to catch up. Don’t panic and worry, we can catch up to other contingents later on when marching.

Let’s stand proud with our chest puffed out at all times and sing out loud the songs and recite the pledge and recollections with pride.

Also, do approach and voice out any queries and thoughts to us. It could be in private but we really want to know how you guys feel so that we can work together, hand in hand to up the standard of guides.

I have to acknowledge the mistake on my part as I can only speak through others’ opinion and observations and give my two cents worth… We tend to overlook things and see from a bigger point of view and often lack details in regards to the matter; thus it’s like trying to paint a realistic model of a human but ended up drawing a stick man.

Nobody’s perfect. However, I personally feel that giving in your best, 200% is way better than perfection without soul and substance. Let’s push beyond the horizons and achieve the best we can be.

Do not let yourself down, do not let your fellow sister guides down and do not let our seniors down. Do not let yourself to have the chance to regret your performance. Let us live up to the expectations and prove to the rest that we are not the “slack” and mindless cca they thought of.

Let strive hard together. Jiayou! Jiayou! Jiayou!

Kai Xin

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