A big chance missed...but that's life

Just want to comment here on a big opportunity that I had, one that I missed...and the moral of the story behind it all.

The chance that I had, and took it gleefully, was the chance to talk to a few prominent political personalities during an election seminar last week. Although I didn't get featured on TV (but that was not my wish anyway), the fact that I got the chance to talk to a well respected politician well known politician (sorry for the oxymoronicness...I don't sound quite coherent today) was something that I will never forget. After all, what I learnt after the exchange of comments is that he does talk the talk, and walk the walk when he says:

' Do not short change myself, and take the interests of the residents at heart.'

It made me think...isn't that what CCAs are meant to be? For the larger good isn't it?

One does not need to be famous to do good for the people. One does not need to have impressive academic results to serve the people.

All he needs is a sincere and willing heart ready to devote all his time and energies for the wishes of the masses. There is an Chinese saying that the propsperity of a country depends on every single person, right down to the rickshaw puller.

I am the rickshaw puller, and I can still make my contribution to society. Hope whoever reads this can understand our role for the society.

Books tell you some things, but life experiences must be felt by yourselves. No amount of hearing of advice will help.

Ok, now back to the chance that I missed.

I will not want to make a name for myself, but just that I got a note from Thomas that there was a chance that I could talk to one of Asia's most respected leading politicians in a televised interview. So I thought why not, since I had this golden chance, might as well go for it?

Oh well, I did...went for the screen test, then had to get approval from a very high political authority...only to get news two hours ago that I did not get shortlisted to face the man himself.

Needless to ask, I was very disappointed. Very.

I had my chance, and I thought I did ask some thought provoking questions. But the reasons behind my rejection will never be known. It is fine by me, for it just taught me a very harsh lesson.

Life is definitely never a bed of roses. But I can say that I gave it my best shot nonetheless.

I am not sure whether a friend of mine did get in...But I think she did. In any case though, I will be watching it on TV next Monday at 7pm...that is if I can be at home. But my priority is the exams anyway, and I definitely need to get a good result this semester. So if this rejection means a good result for me this semester, why not?

After all, I think I have achieved quite a lot of firsts this semester...well, you cannot have everything in life anyway. There are a few other personal 'firsts' I want to achieve, but it will take time I suppose.

Ok, back to finishing my 2 essays, and an article which I hope will put myself in good light in the future.