About Me

Last day of Pieces, the start of Aries (20th March 1993). Enjoys life as well as think about it. Contemplates on many things, and never always fixed to a single answer, as anything can happen. Humble, weird and funny, but underneath is intelligences and experience, yet he strives for more. Never liked losing friends, but understands that impermanence is present. Hotmail:glen-titinyqwerz@hotmail.com

Friday, November 21, 2008

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I'm have a kaleidoscope of things in my mind right now, but I'm lazy to blog such a long post... What to do? Simple, scrap the word laziness out of my thoughts and continue with what I'm doing.

I'm a back-stager. I lead from the back and do not take credit for the job well done. I keep things bottle up myself and seldom receive acknowledgement. I can be a great leader, but I don't have the self-confidence that resides within me. That's something I need to grasp hold of, and I have to start searching for it from now on. I also have to step up more and show that my helpfulness is to no avail. I have to gain the acknowledgement which will create great results among myself and the rest of my team. Take note of this.

Day one was something to remember. We settle down at the campsite. Our instructor, Tony was the lead facilitator of this whole camp.Played 'Alphabet Race'. It shows us that there are people with different ideas and mind-set. A game where everyone has a letter and we have to find others with letters than can form from 4-7 words. We formed our groups after that. The group had to consist of at least 3 Alpha, Bravo and Charlie, and has to have 5 people. Our Team consisted of 16 people. Song Jie, Ying Chong, Choon Wee, Xin Hao, Wei Ting, Fariz, Nulfal, Michelle, Yee Xuan, Xiang Yue, Hui Qi, Gerald, Wei Zhuang, Shi Ying, Choon Kiat and me. Our team facilitator was Jones, and he was a really great guy. There was another game which involve throwing paper balls into a basket. A few people were called to somewhat disturb yet encourage them. The theme of it was encouragement, and how people reacts to different types of it. It also shows us that by setting goals, we can achieve better results. We named our Team "'Indiana' Jones" and it was thanks to the name of our facilitator, Jones. Played 'Ouch!', and that game really hurts, but it hurt Wei Zhuang even more. Most of our thighs were turning red. Had our low elements, and it was really challenging. But at least we completed most of our stations at least once. The last station we completed twice. It was Dinner Time! Before dinner, we went into our bunks. Corey threaten us that he will rape us all tonight. Played 'Mind-Field'. It was all about memory, teamwork and perseverance, as well as self-awareness. In the end, our team completed it first! Waited for the other teams, debrief, and 2 hours of free time! Took a bath, and started going crazy in our bunks. Talked about lots of guy stuff. Corey started taking pictures of us. It was just too hilarious when all of us were in the bunk. Even after nights out, laughter could still be heard. Slept at 2am plus. We had panelling, and Wanted! team won. Our team had too wash toilet.

Next day, turns out that we did not had to wash toilets! I woke up due to the fact Corey humping Ryan, and Ryan was sleeping just next to me. The cleaner already help us. Thank You mysterious cleaner! Had breakfast and off to for Kayaking! We were brief on how to kayak. Moved the kayaks to Kallang Basin. Had our buoyancy test with our floatation devices on. Went I stepped into the water, I felt so disgusted! But aftr awhile, I got used to it. Kayaked all the way to our destination. I team up with Song Jie. Great fun man. Had some activities. Lunch, then the final activity, where a few guys and to be in the water to connect the kayaks as we moved from point to point. at each point, more had to get out. After completing that, we celebrated by splashing water at each other! I got Corey to fall in! Paddle back to the location where we started. Great job Song Jie, We capsized Julia and Sin Lee! Went to return the kayaks and walked back to our campsite. Took our bath, ate dinner, and had a feedback session with the whole NCC. Went crazy in the bunk again. Don't want to go deep into what happen that night. Ryan, you totally got owned.

Next day, we won panelling, so our team was leading in the morning stretch. Played this game 'Silent-Web'. It's just a game where you have to keep silent, and move a string through the holes of the man-made web. Did not complete it, but we were happy that we did not give up. We were to complacent. We almost finished, but at the last few holes, the web moved. Anyway had our high elements, although not everyone did every element. We shared element with 'Wanted!' because we had to stick to the game plan, like what Jones said. Two groups from each team went up the rock wall. Many people at the left of the wall had trouble climbing. But many of them did not give up, and that what I like, determination. Anyway it started to rain, so we had another activity under this huge tent(don't know what is it called). Our team had to stand on a ground sheet, and had to flip it over with everyone still in contact to it. In the end, we combined mats with 'Wanted!' team and completed the job. Had a game of 'Ouch!' with the NCC after me and the guys sang and talk crap in the bunk. BBQ time! Me and Gerald help to BBQ the food for everyone who came to us, in turn we ourselves did not eat much. Anyway had a session where we gave feedback to everyone. We had this exchanging of gems session, where we gave gems to people to those we acknowledge. I got many gems, but deceided to just keep one since one is enough to represent the whole of this camp. A group of Charlies (Joyce, Shi Ying, Corey, Guo Sheng, Wei Long, Alex, Juan and me) had a talk with the Alpha guys. That was where we found out that Juan was going to be a future bouncer. The guys all felt tired and went to sleep. Then Wei Zhuang and Sin Lee had a talk with us concerning the Bravos. After that we all prepared for bed.

Final day, Ryan, Corey, Wei Zhuang, Gerald and me left for camp early for the shooting competition. We reached there at about 830am. And stayed there for 10 hours. The girls arrived later on. Had dinner outside and went home.

Mixed feelings I had at that camp was simply memorable, I so which going back was possible. What's done is done, the facilitators already implanted the seeds into the minds of the cadets, it just up to the individuals to make a choice whether or not to grow it in real life. I will miss this camp, you made a great impact on my life, and the memories will never be forgotten. I love you guys!

Now back to my boring old life. Was so tired yesterday, I woke up at 1230pm. Used the computer and left for Muay Thai. I took a taxi there, I might go out tomorrow.

I have to learn and put it to use, if not the time spent will be wasted.

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