Looking at my things-to-do-list, it has been the same for the past few weeks, with marketing related stuffs for Bodhi Nite and my educational stuff. Like a debt.
We are here, one more week to go for Bodhi Nite 2012.
Can't believe we are already reaching the end of the term so soon.
It's a mixed feeling.
Happy, because jobs will be finally come to the end and it's time to focus on other stuff that i should do like taking IELTS and spend more time to 'save' my studies.
Sad. Despite saying that we can always meet up with each other whenever we want. But still, it won't be the same as now.
Reluctant. Because our bond is getting stronger and stronger as each day passes by.
Grateful. As i always know that the things that i have gained from UNIBUDS is always more than things that i can contribute or give back to UNIBUDS.
Touching. Because of the real friendship and recalling every moment where we face all the ups and downs together, it was really great that all of us are having good intention toward each other, despite we did come to disagreement during discussion sometimes.
This year, i become the Marketing Head for Bodhi Nite2012. It is a great chance for me to practice 'marketing'. Although it might look simple, as what we need to do is just selling Bodhi Nite tickets. But NO NO NO!!TOTALLY WRONG! There's a lot more that i learnt in this Marketing Dept.
First thing that i would like to share is the learning of accepting rejection. It is always tough and difficult when people say no to us, especially when you are selling 'something' to people. Sadly, most of the time we get 9 rejections out of 10 trials. How to accept rejection, how to keep yourself motivated despite keeping on receiving rejections no matter how hard you have tried, how to smile to people who say no to you etc. It seems easy, but it's NOT. You wouldn't want to experience this if you are given a choice. But, this is always a part of learning. And through learning to accept rejection, you will be tougher and stronger than you thought you could be.
Next thing is attitude. Not only through marketing department, but through participating in performance and and dealing with people, you will always meet some issues that might adversely affecting your feelings. Especially you meet someone who has attitude problem. I used to cry, when i face problem like this. I used to fail in holding back my tears, when i face situation like this. But trust me, my skill on this has improved throughout this month during preparation for Bodhi Nite. I am taking the chance to train my EQ, to train my skill on controlling emotions and feelings. I am doing my best on this so far and i am proud of myself:) But although i did not cry, there was thrice that i regret on what i have said and responded. I would like to apologize to that person, but i couldn't. This is one of the things that i am regretting about throughout this period.
Thirdly, i realized that only through obstacles and facing problems, we will be able to see what is the real friendship, which is precious and great. This year is the 32nd anniversary for UNIBUDS. For so many years, previously, Marketing Dept always managed to sell at least 600 tickets. But unfortunately, we are just one week away from Bodhi Nite and i have only sold out 189 tickets for now, which is quite a big difference and disappointment to some others. To be honest, i am not really stressing a lot on it as throughout this process, i know we have tried our best. The Marketing Team, i really love them so much!! Throughout this period, we have been working together, facing problems together and of course, we will come to disagreements sometimes. We put up posters together, went to promote in lecture together, singing loudly at marketing stall to attract attention from the public, went to sell tickets in Hwa Tsang Monastery, etc etc. We have been doing these together. Without each others help, things wouldn't be done. We have tried what we can, to achieve what we aim for. Even though the result is not as expected, but i can swear that we have really tried hard, and we will be keep on trying. Never give up! And i am still, strongly believe that we can sell at least 600 tickets in total. Of course, the whole Bodhi Nite OC team and some true friends are giving so much encouragement and support to us, which really touched my heart and motivates me, a lot.
It's time for me to get back to work and preparation for ticket selling at Hwa Tsang Monastery tomorrow.
Life is hectic. But one more week, just one more week to go! Hang in there !!
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