And so we smile

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Back!

Haha really need to sweep the cobwebs that are strewn all over this blog.. Thought I'd give this an update because of the many things that have happened in the recent weeks (: Shall go in backward order..

Macap Umboo trip - Things didn't really go off well during the planning stage, especially what with our busy schedules, the wake up call from Mrs Koh, the scoldings we've had. It's really been great being in kids committee, felt this very strong feeling of nostalgia when we left the village on the second day. Although our interaction with them was in essence less than 10 hours, it has been a good experience seeing them enjoy the lessons we've planned for them. I really hope the Orang Asli children will go on getting education, gaining "hope, joy and love" from their daily lives, braving the zinc roofs during the rainy season.. And like what we were saying during our talks at night, I'll really miss the J2s when they're gone. It's been great knowing them on the trip, having them around knowing they'll be around to take care of things, getting inspired by their enthusiasm, and just enjoying the cheer they bring to every one(:

CCAL camp - It's good getting a tan under the sun? Haha can see that the PE dept really put in quite a bit of effort planning, and trying to link all the activities with leadership concepts. I think leaders really emerge out of context, but each of us really needs to have a stake in whatever we do, a sense of ownership rather than mere passive reliance/ dependence. I enjoyed mangrove planting very much (not sure if we're really helping the environment though the plants look quite out of place where we planted them, like some random bunch of random shoots sticking out into the river). Overall, it was a good time going on this camp with the B2 buddies (:

Harmoc - I believe we can do it ((: Really have to fight for time, fight for conductor hours, fight to improve. It worries me how we might really be lacking in experience, knowledge about the harmoc and its techniques of playing, but let's take it one step at a time. I know each of us can excel on our instrument, be proud of it, be proud of ourselves. Let's take the move towards our goal. Don't worry you Sharon!

It's the June Holidays, although it hardly feels like it having roamed around our neighbouring countries for the past week, and seeing all the funny little stuff to come that are potentially going to steal time off my study schedule. I know I need to study, and I must make sure I really study hard for this coming CTs. For some reason, I really miss learning, speaking and writing in Chinese (so much for not being a jiakantang sigh) Perhaps if time permits, I'll try reading a nice little Chinese book off from my father's bookshelves (:

Jiayou everyone! Till the next time, take care (:
(Looking forward to Cadenza and meeting my juniors again!)