:: grassroots ::

Probably not known to many of my friends

but i'm pretty active in my own community

often taking part in the activities organised by my CC and RC..

like tours to malaysia, cooking classes,

wine sessions, your regular festival celebrations and such

and it is one of my "dreams" to serve my community

as a grassroot leader

to make my affection to my neighbourhood and country known

(in fact, i love the people in white and aspire to be one,

tt i joined young PAP too.. haha..)

my little dream was a little closer

from today

as i joined my area

Bukit Batok East Youth Executive Committee

to serve my quaint little neighbourhood

and organising activities for the young people in the area..

I've long heard of the youth group and

People's association youth movement

and been trying to get myself involved,

since my pubescent secondary school days

but no news was heard of

and the group always seemed quiet and distant

until recently i got to know of my CC's YEC

thru a volunteers gathering

(i'm volunteering to help out my own RC activities too..)

and this journey began,

the nomination and meetings

till today the Biennial General Meeting

when i've confirmed gotten a seat in the committee.. haha

(it was considered an election,

but.. erm.. walkover la.. heng heng got enough seats for the nominees..)

i don't know what it will be like

but i certainly hope to get myself much more involved

for this is my neighbourhood

if i don't step up and do my part

in making this a tightly knit neighbourhood

who will?

i believe this little journey of being a "little grassroots member"

will be a fruitful one filled with endless

learning opportunities and even more chances to make

friends in my community

and also proves to be steps in my growing journey

as a person and as a community leader (hopefully) in future.

look forward to what may come...