We have no special talents but we are passionately curious

Hard work put in will be rewarded. Had the actual Einstein's Cradle event last Friday. It was really really successful hahaha!! Several things contributed to me being so elated now.
Okay, first. Well, this was quite unexpected actually, we were given a telling off by the teacher in charge on the actual day of the event itself due to not having cleared up after our last dry run the day before. However, he was referring to the equipment for the experiments which were in the concourse. Of course, that meant that my group which was in a lecture theatre was not involved(Seems as though those responsible had left early without clearing up). That was when I felt really proud of my team. Not just because they were not the ones whom the teacher in charge was referring to but because I recalled that my team would always stay right to the end and only leave when all discussions had been concluded and everything had been packed. Furthermore, I also remembered the time when one of the groups stayed behind even after I had left to continue with discussions. Therefore was really proud to have such a wonderful team hahas.
Next, the carrying out of our booths’ activities were really successful with much compliments from the teachers after the event had ended. It was also mentioned that the teachers of the participating primary school were pleased with the whole event and one of the schools even requested for the club to help out in their science camp. Hahas.. kudos to Alchem Club!!
What I’ve got to emphasise is the fact that what we did on the actual day was totally a maiden attempt based only on ideas and theories. We had not had a proper run through of
our booths’ activities before this and were totally doing it for the first time on the actual day
itself! It was to the point that even on the last dry run for the event we hadn’t even gotten all the equipment and props ready. I had also only managed to figure out how to operate the projector screen with the laptop on the last dry run. Quite glad that I did though, after much playing ard with the equipment. Therefore, everything was very last minute and most were improvised on the day itself. I am so glad that it was such a success! Once again, all thanks to the wonderful team I have.
On the point of improvisation, am really proud of the plan we had come up for the booth activities as well. As we had planned the activities such that there was two parts for each booth, we were able to eliminate one part of the activities for each booth to fit the requirement that there was enough time for all three participating primary school groups to participate in activities for each of the individual booths. Previously, we had planned it such that each participating primary school group will only take part in one booth’s activities with the two part arrangement lols. So a quick and simple solution to a pretty last minute problem. I was just informed of this two days before the actual event. At that time, preparations for the activities were already in full swing so we didn’t have time to change plans. Lucky we could do away with some of the activities. Saves money and time hahas.
Lastly and most importantly, WE WON THE BEST BOOTH COMPETITION!!! WE WON THE BEST BOOTH COMPETITION!!! WE WON THE BEST BOOTH COMPETITION!!!
Was pretty much expected actually since we had the largest space to work with and the most freedom to plan and make the activities more fun. Also, I had the largest manpower resource as well, probably the largest group. 15 people!! Compared to the 4 or 5 for the other groups.But still, felt really really overjoyed when I was informed. Think my team felt the same too. The whole team went up on stage to collect the hamper which was some goodies and sweets which were shared out among the group. We filled out the whole stage man! Think my group was probably the largest hahas. Was told by the prize presenter that the goodies were probably not going to be enough but I replied that it was okay. Hahas, and we still managed to give everyone something with extras!
Well, all the happiness aside, the end of Einstein’s Cradle marks the end of my role in Alchem Club as well. However, will always rmb this event as the second time that I took on a leadership role and was successful in leading the group. First time volunteered though. Really glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone to volunteer to be the IC. ciaos!