Well. It's been a long week. I guess this blog will no longer be a public one, probably one of those 'for my eyes only' blogs. Recalling some time ago - I had a post about the lifespan of a blog - Looking back, I've probably reached the end of the road. Still, the blog will go on, albeit less frequently updated, but with more thought put in for every post. Admittingdly, just by reading blog posts, one can see that one has grown and matured over the years, thank God.
Church camp was from December 4th to 6th, leaving my SK account in Fab's hands, and coming back to find it dead was the most pleasant surprise. But trivial issues aside, the church camp was really a camp to remember.
Most unforgettable was the new company, fresh fellowship in the form of the X-Change youths. Refreshing to see a bunch of new faces, and i'll never forget their company, despite the language and cultural differences. For 3 days I found myself conversing in the classic Singlish-cum-Chinese-cum-English language, immersing myself in a different culture. I had missed MCYC, but this was probably the equilavent. Differences aside, we had a lot in common, and built meaningful relationships throughout the camp.
X-Change Program Youths: Baby-faced-"cute"-Hosea, Contagious-laughter cum Symphony Yi Tuck, Sleepyhead Nicol, Scapegoat Amos, Amiable Sean, Grumpy-but-cheered-up-later Lawrence, Hyperactive Vimal, New-boy-David (and goliath)
Not forgetting the p5 youths who were colorful and special in their own not-so-quiet way. Justin in his air of mystery (perhaps a polite euphemism of 'quiet') and occasional smiles of satisfaction. And screw-loose-hermit-crab-crazy Naomi adding much spice to the bus trips and dormitory interactions.
Of course there were the older ones - most notably the three musketeers hwee, ah jun jie (huijun) and I, who (tried) to facilitate the camp. And yes I was the camp commander, funnily enough. My brother, Tianli, Rinnah, Daniel were also present for the camp.
Can't help but name all the peeps who came! Thanks to Doris, Wilson, See Kar, Jack, May Lan, Kok Hong and Michael! you guys were great in helping us out....!! Michael...thanks for the laughs and the shamelessness :D
And so the camp went great, with God's abudant blessing. The tunnel was a dark as ever, the impact was deep, the ladder held up. The rolling contest was most exciting, except that many scraped away narrowly. Of course we had a ridiculous time seeing who could endure the longest placing their hands on the van, just to win the right to a comfortable ride in the air-conditioned vehicle.
Kok Hong's blindfold-bean lesson was greatly provoking and touching as well.
2 hour Hide and seek is ridiculously long (and need I mention...fun?)
Pulau Ubin. The skies were clear. The tides came at the right times! Enough said, we had a blast, and God was the master behind it!
Of course, we incurred the wrath of the GB authorities (yes we were at GB campsite). Water bombs, midnight ruckus, and various other crimes earned us the a ban from the campsite. Oh well...fairfield...you now have been black-listed...
Well. God was the person we liked to thank most! our wonderful counsellor! and great sovereign king! Thanks Lord for all the sunshine, all the fellowship, and for YOU!!
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