My journey in RVNP

The time has finally come to say goodbye to a place I've been calling home for the past 4 years.
In this post I am going to reminisce past experiences I've had in RVNP, from being a newbie to a dedicated NCO.
WARNING. THE FOLLOWING CONTENTS CONTAIN NOSTALGIC MOMENTS THAT MAY TRIGGER EMOTIONS. TAKE NOTE BEFORE READING.

In the year 2010, 30 souls came together to form the sec 1 squad. Everyone was tiny as how sec ones are.
From the start, we were very playful. It didn't take us long to get to know each other. Some of us became very close and went home together almost everyday after school. Our four ICs were Sir Kuanyuan, Maam WenTing, Staff WeiYing and Sergeant Xinyi. Within the year, there were addition and subtraction that left us with 28 people. Our very first internal training camp left us crazy. How could we have known that the NCOs would wipe the dust uncleaned onto our white pe t-shirts. Us who were just getting used to running 2.4km instead of 1.6km had to endure 8 rounds around the track on the third morning of training camp. We ran as a squad and although some of us almost died, the sense of acheivement was undescribable. Our sec 1 ics were very strict. As a result, our squad's standard was quite commendable.
"我们要青出于蓝,胜于蓝"

In sec 2, we were left with 27 people. Our ics were Staff Foonghui, Staff Ken, Staff Madeleine and Sergeant Seowhwee. Sec 2 was a phase where it was the hardest to get by as we were losing passion and motivation. We complained every single activity and had conflicts with our ics, making us have the urge to rebel. So many of us thought of leaving the cca. But we pressed on. Because of our lack of motivation, our standard dropped tremendously. There were problems which could not be solved within a short time. But it was the encouragement of our squadmates that let us press on. Time flew and we became a year older.
"You can take a cadet out of RVNP, but you can never take RVNP out of a cadet"

In sec 3, our ics were Staff YiLing, Sir Yucong and Jovi. We were slowly getting back our motivation, when the school told us that we could change our cca in Year 3. We all thought of quitting and Kent suggested we set up library IDP where we read books for a few hours (?). Sherman left to join skme astronomy dunno wat (?) And Wenrui and Lifu left as well. We were left with 24 people. Sec 3 was a hectic year. We were going to become the next batch of leaders. Perhaps because of our squad's natural playfulness, our ICs was very disappointed with us when we didn't listen. Jinyan decided to give up NPCC for WuShu. And so we stepped up as a squad of 23.
"Do it once, do it good"

2013, NCO squad.
Of course our playful personalities were there. We were a very different batch of NCOs. Guilty, as well, of course. We were less careful, in fact, not careful of our image and we, as usual, went crazy. To be honest, our discipline wasn't exactly acceptable. But you know us, we are #YOLO. The sec 3 ics worked hard to cultivate the next batch of leaders. The sec 2 ics trained a legendary-sized squad. The sec 1 ics brought the newbies up from scratch. The various committees worked hard to plan exciting lessons for the cadets.
I wouldn't say the unit improved a lot during our reign. But we put in effort. There were exciting and fun times, like how we laughed about our cadets funny moments ( no offence though ), help each other with our studies, and even making itc a success. As well as our dance haha.
Now, our last act as NCOs are over. The sec 3s are going to take over soon.
I'll definitely miss the times where we pumped as a squad, got scolded together and did stupid things together. We couldn't have come this far on our own. And I believe choosing this cca and staying in it is the best decision that could ever be made.
RVNP has given us MAOMAOSQUAD.
and MAOMAOSQUAD gave me family that I would never forget in my lifetime. Of course, not forgetting the 100+ squad, that brought joy and happiness to my NCOship.
Thanks sec 2s
Thanks MAOMAOS
Thanks RVNP
"Don't feel sad that it's over, be glad it happened"
NCOS'13, WE ARE THE BEST! <3

Cause I can't live without you

So the news was released.
To us.
I was horrified
Terrified
Shocked
Stunned
Every word you could use to describe an overwhelming feeling of sadness, misery and regret.

One year just passed too quickly.
It just seemed like a dream, so fantasized and so impossible.

It was just yesterday when we took over.
When we spent 3 days and 2 nights together in training camp. When you got scolded so badly. When we had so much misunderstandings.

Its all coming to an end now.
And really, we stop really stop the last-minute culture.
Like how we only knew about it 3 days ago?
Im so pissed off.
But there is nothing I can do.
Not even hoping works.

What can I do with the remaining time?
Which the number of hours I can count with a hand.
Yes. We have to make do.
Of course. But is it really that easy?

One year ago I wanted to be cold-blooded.
And feelingless.
But we are all human.
No matter how high the level of rationality and sanity, deep down, we have feelings.

Now how do I feel.
Especially seeing NCC talking about it on twitter.
Is it just me that is feeling so helpless.
I guess not.

I'll definitely cry. I'm 100% sure.
Its kinda exaggerated.
But I feel extremely attached to the unit.
Extremely.
Although my time to serve is up, I just wanted to say.
Thank you RVNP for giving me all that I have today, whether it is MaoMaoSquad, 100+ Squad or my position.

I feel the pride and attachment. And it will never fade. Like Staff WeiYing taught us in sec 1, although I'm not really sure where it originated from, You can take a cadet out of RVNP, but you can never take RVNP out of a cadet.

I love 100+ squad
I love MaoMaoSquad
I LOVE RVNP.
<3