So 24th was "MAGNIFIED 2008", the Christmas party which I've been so eagerly trying to invite, but managed none in the end. So I set off to look for my scarf, which I've already seen numerous times before, but was unsure if I should call it a deal. That day, I finally harden up my mind, and set off to Giodano to get it, but it was out of stock already. Looked like God was being kind to me, and wanted me to save some money for my already very thin wallet. 

Was like super early for the meeting, because I've intended it to be really not-so-tight-fitting schedule, like there will be no need to rush, yet everything will be nicely done and briefed and planned. Iris was punctual, Alvin was next to come, and the rest were up to an hour late. So apart from engaging in some few-liners random chat with Iris, and seeing Alvin's shadow roaming everywhere around the school, I was just stoning at the couch. Finally, Faith arrived, and was followed by Joel shortly after. Got started with many log stuff like cutting of the slips, stablilising of the candles, sorting of party packs etc. Well, I got the more mental job, that is to brief the emcee (Iris only. Jeremy was briefed by her later on). Looks fine, and felt good calming and soothing people of their nervousness. And finally, Iris and me set off to collect he decorations from some ulu room in the side hall. The boxes sure looked bulky, but they were manageable bah. 

Decorating the Service Hall is sure a lot of work. But thinking about it probably being the last that we will be working with Faith, I just want to do my best, or at the very least ensure everything is taken care of. Yes, if this is ever gonna be an end note (which I never want it to be), then I'm just gonna do whatever I can to make sure it's a good one. Just want to get back that feeling of 1 year ago, like really. She said it felt like, so I hid my sorrow well? Anyway, Christmas Tree setting up was fine, and seeing everything goes in place bit by but just made everything felt worthwhile. The lights, the hangings, the table, the powerpoint, the music. Haha, I hope I had spent more time with her, but I ought to be contented with that amount that I had bah. 

Time ticked by almost unnoticeably, and soon it was 430 already. That was the last thing I had wanted. I've been hoping and praying ever since 3 days ago that 24th doesn't come so soon, and even if it does, make sure it doesn't pass too fast. But time just seemed to have its way all the time. 430 was Daphne's breifing, but Deqi, she and I took up a great portion of the first part rehearsing our skit. We had wanted the game 2-line vocabulary from the American game show, "Whosel line is it anyway", but after many rounds of trials, we decided to leave it out, but to replace it with Sound effects. As for how the replacement went, read on to find out. 

Then it started raining, and yet we were asked to shift the mattress away from the hall to some classrooms. Only Alvin was kind enough to help me, so in the end we were both quite drenched and sweaty, and I felt unwell. Bad dizzy head, with an unpleasant stomach upset. 

When I was back at Service Hall, the ambiance had already been tuned to the event mood, and most people were in already in their seats. 

Commencement: MAGNFIED begun. Despite a bit of technical error with the powerpoint at the beginning, everything went by unnoticed, and went well thereafter. 

Program list for the night:

-Arrival

-Random entertainment by emcees (interviewing)

-Ice breaker: Who am I?

-Dinner

-Song dedication

-Santa Hat

-Zong Ji Mi Ma

-Charade

-Interval

-Guess the Song

-Fashion Show

-Skit (sound effects)

-Prize-giving

-Gift-exchange

-Photo-taking

-Count down

-Sparklers

-Clean up

Haha, looks like an eventful evening huh? And at my table, no doubt I felt a little awkward initially, because I only recognised an acquaintance whom I made during the previous Youth Camp. But I guess I managed to click into a good conversation very quickly, and it actually spread to the neighbouring table. And all of them actually believed that I'm only 14 this year. Haha, of course I was not that bad, and I reveal my real age some time later. 

Songs Dedication was nice! I dedicated one song to Faith- I'll remember You. As much as I want to say that I will really remember you, not vaguely, but very clearly, that's also on behalf of all the other people. I'm sure you'll be missed. Especially... Anyway, I helped Mr Poh dedicated a song to his Boys Brigade Boys, and that song was "Dreaming of You". It all happened like this: He was talking to me telling me that he can't recognise all the songs, and he felt out-of-era, so I recommended him that song telling him it's very nice. And he told me since it's very nice, why not dedicate it to everyone, hence my intention: dedicate on his behalf to his BB-boys. Funny and sily awkwardness, but very cute=)

Games were fine, and the frequent mistakes to the Ultimate Secret Code was cute too. In the end, we just gave them on the spot=P Wahaha. And with games definitely comes a forfeit, and Whose Line is it Anyway proved to be a really good sourse for cool forfeits. First forfeit of the day was some butt-writing thing, but second one rocked! It's the "helping hands" from Whose line. Haha, the effect was super good! 

Charade was a little dry, because it was super hard! But Rachael was really good in that, and her chemistry with Benedict was amazing! Isn't it wonderful that God created everyone with a special connection to the other? Cool siblings! Free time rocks, with lots of chit-chats and photo-taking. Enjoyed spending time with Faith, like really quality time, helping each other to control the powerpoint. Even if it's silence, the presence is felt? Charmaine, I'm sure you understand what I mean. ^^  Everything was well-received after that. Oh ya, me and Daphne did the skit, and I remember we were really scared because seriously 90 % impromptu. But somehow we overcame it, and the response turned out good. =)

Had a committee category fashion show, and all of us sat in that really cute pose for phototaking. Haha, and I was awkwardly sitting in the middle in front, like block the people behind. Opps=P

Few minutes to time, I went out to set up the candles. Soon, we were brought to the climax, and everyone was really high! Isn't it amazing to see God at work? 

It's just so good to see everyone enjoying, especially when we've put in so much effort in the planning. That of course, included all the conflicts that we went through. But everything is worthwhile now! Good job everyone! 

Special thanks to Faith, for showing so much tolerance and being a good leader for a first-timer, and everything. You did a really good job! Loves you, Faith. 

Thank you Daphne for giving us so much good and solid suggestions based on your experience. You've been really good with briefing and relating to people. Got so much to learn from you. 

Thanks to Jolyn for being my fellow program partner and doing your job properly all the time. Nice working with you=)

Thanks to Jocylyn for being so supportive and taking responsibility in every areas possible. You are nice to work with=)

Thanks to Lydia for doing up the beautiful cards and sashes. Also thank you for sticking to the committee=)

Thanks to Iris and Jeremy for the wonderful emceeing you guys have put up. It was really good. At least I felt so=) Good job!

Thanks to Pastor Steven for giving us this opportunity to not only get first-hand experience in planning events beyond school, and also this opportunity to work with one another, and most importantly, trusting in us despite our lack of experience.

Thanks to Charmaine, Deqi, JiaEn and everyone who turned out early to help out with the decorations. Your efforts are very much appreciated. 

Thanks to everyone who turned out for the event. It was you guys for made the event such a booming success! A booming record-breaking attendance of 45! 

Thanks to Auntie Lydia and every departments that were associated in one way or the other, that had helped us in terms of logistics and all. Thanks you=)

Last but not least, thanks to Joel Wong for doing a good job with the PA. Without the PA, the event would not have been possible.

Had sparklers and pinata for the suprise and the event officially ended after that. Ok, that was the best I managed. After that, I became really sad and emo. I wanted to cry, but the tears just refused to come out, and the feeling was really bad. 

Soon, Faith got to leave, and I knew I should not segregate myself anymore, so I went to the door, knocked on it, and gave her a good bye hug... Well.. That was really sad. That was the last I saw of her... Had a short walk with Yan Jun, and he asked me if anything bad had happened recently that I was looking so sad all the time. Alvin asked me why I looked so emo. That was all for a cause. Indeed, it was something really sad... 

When I got back, Deqi gave me a tap on my shoulder. He knew what happened. But that tap triggered everything. Tears begun to gush out, and I went out to the staricase area to cry. Yes, I cried. Should not hold it back. Been praying very hard while  cried. Strong emotional struggle. After what seemed very long, Charmaine came in. Had a long chat I guess. By the time we got out, it was already 5 according to her. Hm... So we spent like 4 hours sitting there, recollecting all the memories of the soon-to-be-gone. Haha, took turn to cry and comforting each other. Dumb, but realistic. It just happened.