What I Miss...

I guess that's what I miss...

I had lunch with the younger generation of AIESEC-Ateneo today...

And somehow, I felt so proud of them. I know there were times (or a lot of times) during my stay with AIESEC that I didn't contribute, but I've always loved the organization and thank the people I worked with there for their contribution in my life.

Today, I saw 5 people who had a bright future ahead of them. 5 people who were so excited to work for the ultimate project of Exchange. I guess it is interesting to note that at that time, even if I had thought of doing exchange as just work, I never realized until now what we were doing and what we were giving to other people.

An experience, a chance, a choice to do something new.

Taking a step back and looking at it 2 years after, it feels different. I still feel attached to the organization. The work they do seem to be so special, so big, so profound for their level. But they are doing it, and doing it well. It makes me smile to think that I came from there too.

From my point of view, I know that I didn't do so much and I owe a lot to Care, because of her focus and hard work. But it makes me smile that I used to take part in that. And that somehow, it's what I miss. Having a 'team' or working with a group where you can just sit, think, discuss, banter with each other. They eventually end up as good friends as I believe I ended up with Care, Javi, Drew, Roi, and some more...

I miss having to think of something, having that power to execute and having the power to know that you are capable of creating something that big that will affect someone one way or the other... and eventually, it will affect the world.

I miss the times. I miss the memories...

I actually miss AIESEC. :)

Awww. cheesy post...

Congratulations to the AIESEC Ateneo team I met this morning. You're special. Your presence reminded me that I can do something that can change the world.

Thank you.