EIGHTERS' YEARBOOK

FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Nicole Lim Xue Jing
Hellu dajia!!
As someone who would prefer to not be in the spotlight,
I never thought I would see myself being in such a
prominent role, or being in the Hall Council but here I
am, constantly surprising myself as I pen this Yearbook
entry, reflecting on my journey.
Having joined late through the Co-op interview, I was instantly
greeted with many new responsibilities, including
making tough decisions and acting in the best interest
of the Hall. I still stand by my belief that we made the
right decisions considering the circumstances we were
in. Even though I felt very lost in the beginning, I am glad
I had the fellow Top 2 and my predecessor, Wenyi who
patiently guided and advised me.
Since we did not have a Hon Gen, I took up the role, including
the joint-Hall commitment with the Hall Olympiad
Committee. To my surprise, I actually enjoyed my
joint-Hall experience and made many new friends despite
all the (very unnecessary) appeal cases. I am also
very grateful to the HO Top 4 who shared many Hall
Council related tips and advices with me.
To Eighters,
We made it through the entire year together! Thank you
for your unwavering support and for always wanting the
best for Hall 8 through your small acts of kindness and
suggestions. I personally feel that the Hall spirit burns the
brightest during the IHG/IHRG season. Hence, I would
like to take the opportunity to thank the Sports and Rec
players for putting up a great fight, the RA Subcommers
for all the welfare, the Publications Subcommers who
braved the sun to take nice photos of all of us and the
supporters who came down to cheer for our players.
Hall 8 wouldn’t be what it is without all your support.
To Wenyi,
I really couldn’t ask for a more patient mentor during
this entire journey. Thank you for always patiently guiding
me even though I probably asked you way too many
questions, some not even Fin Sec related but you still
tried your best to help me out as much as you could.
I hope I didn’t bother you too much with my panic
texts…
To 26th,
Thank you for being the best team I have ever worked
with. All of you were always so understanding and supportive,
always willing to extend help to each other even
though you guys were probably really busy with your
school and Council commitments. Despite having a lot
on your plate, you guys have never complained about
the additional workload from unfilled positions. Thank
you for trusting in us, the Top 3 even though we struggled
a lot with being good leaders to all of you. I’m sure
we have all faltered along the way but thank you all for
never giving up, for always having each others’ backs, being
pillars of support through the tough times. I will really
miss all of your laughter, your lame jokes and just your
company after this journey is over. I’m glad this journey
gave me the opportunity to know all of you.
To Tricia,
Thank you for trusting me and allowing me to serve
alongside with you through this Council journey. I’m just
really grateful that you always have our best interests at
heart. I’m glad we ultimately made it through this really
arduous journey together. 辛 苦 你 了 .
To My Roomie,
Thank you for all the late night talks and reassurances
whenever I doubt myself and also the journey I was
going through. I’m not sure if I could be as good of a
support to you as you were to me but thank you for always
having my back during trying times. Doing Council
together with you definitely made the whole process a
lot less daunting.
To My Old and Newfound Friends,
Sorry I have been so so busy and tired but thank you to
all those who checked in on me, initiating all the lunch,
dinner and supper jios and more. Thank you for still being
here…hahahaha one less lonely gal in Hall thanks
to you guys!! All of you are really my whyHall8. Also, to
the new friends I have made, thank you for including me
during all the sessions and being so kind and welcoming
to a stranger you just met.
It was an honour to serve all of you and I guess this is
really the end. Thank you all for trusting and believing
in me.
Hall 8 Hall 8 Hall 8 Jiayou Jiayou Jiayou!!