We’ve made it. I frankly never thought it would come, but it has.
It’s with great pride, relief, happiness and sadness that I write this post.
The Games have been delivered, and by my measure (I don’t know about you), it’s been a rip-roaring success.
There was so much joy, moments of despair, many dreams realised, many dreams still to be fulfilled, and a whole lot to be thankful for.
With a lump in my throat the size of Sentosa, I would like to thank:
The athletes: For your determination and athleticism that remind us all how pure sports can be and how it can unite us all.
The organising committee and my crew: I’m thankful for the great bosses,colleagues, partners, vendors, and other awesom people I have had the honour of working with, and my amazing New Media team that has hung in there since we started work on this just over 2 years ago. Amanda, Jialin, Kok Siong, Yee Hon, Victor, Nazif and Adeline: You guys rawk. hard.
To the extended family that have come forward to multiply what we’ve been able to deliver during the Games… STARS and volunteers, you don’t know how incredible you’ve been, and how there wouldn’t be a Games without you. I’m proud to have worked beside each and every one of you.
And finally, thank you dear reader for accompanying me on this 100-stop journey. I hope you enjoyed the ride.
Don’t stop believing.
August 26, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Our hearts with you in Singapore! Don’t stop blogging and tweetin, cause the games are not over…. they’re simply having a new beginning.
Love,
YOG Fans.
August 27, 2010 at 12:11 am
:’), a great journey indeed.
– YOG Volunteer
August 27, 2010 at 12:27 am
You know, I’ve been hung onto every daily post since #1 started more than three months ago; I’ve just never gotten into the spirit of commenting. So congratulations to you on completing this arduous (believe me, as a blogger and a terrible diary-writer, I know just how hard this is :P) task, and to Singapore for pulling off this feat. My experience as a YOG volunteer in the Village rocks, as I’m sure yours does (:
August 27, 2010 at 12:53 am
have been quietly following your blog since the start of the daily posts. just wanted to say, well done. =)
August 27, 2010 at 12:59 am
This is indeed one of the best memories that you guys could ever have and have brought to all Singaporeans. Once again, thanks for all the hard work!
Now, take a well deserved break and onto greater and better things in life! 🙂
August 27, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Great to hear that! You guys have done a wonderful job, and now it is time for a good break =) Have enjoyed the blog postings!
September 10, 2010 at 11:57 am
your loyal guilty follower here, commenting only after weeks this post was born.
the yog has been spectacular for me as a singaporean and as a volunteer, and i’m sure your these years of employment with syogoc has been too.
what’s next for you julian? and what happens to this blog?
September 21, 2010 at 7:23 pm
hello! well, better late than never? 🙂
happy to hear that you enjoyed being part of the experience, and yes, i’ll never forget these past 2+ years – for better or for worse 😉
i’m going to be moved someplace else where i can hopefully be useful. you can follow me on twitter (@motorman) and i’ll tell you where…
October 4, 2011 at 6:48 am
WE I MISS YOU