Participating in this years NDP is indeed an experience that I will never forget. At first, I was rather reluctant to join in the cheerleading team as I was forced into it. ( Being a student councilor) But as the training progressed, the various experiences and values learnt made me more eager and enthusiastic. For one, I learnt to follow my own heart. Cheerleading, before participating in the NDP, is to me not so much of a manly sport. I felt awkward telling people that I am in this event. However, I discovered that it was actually pretty fun to cheerlead. Soon, I managed to discard all the biasness I had towards cheerleading and to enjoy the whole experience.
But it is useless to follow your own heart if you do not put in 'due dilligence'. This is also what I learnt from cheerleading. The multiple trainings sometimes dragged for hours on end and it also required me to sacrifice my weekends. The whether also caused much irritation. At times it would be blazing hot and at other times it would pour. Having to perservere through the tough trainings and the whether, and having to put in commitment and sacrifice, made me understand the true value of discipline.
The third thing that I learnt is to enjoy the process. The many friendships and bonds I had forged with the other cheerleaders will always be treasured. The memories and experiences of this event will always be precious to me and will be close to my heart. Even as life goes on its rapid pace, this memory will serve as sweet perfume- one that is pleasant and nolstalgic.
I believe life is also like the NDP cheerleading. By following your own heart, having discipline and enjoying the whole process, one can definately put up a spectacular show- one that makes life worth the living, just like what we delivered on national day.
Jethro
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