I'm back from the 8th youth leaders camp. I have to say, it's more of a luxury camp then a training camp. No kidding. The apartment is awesome, the food is awesome and the activities are awesome.
You see the photo up there? ^ Those are my super awesome apartment mates. :D
When we first reach Ngee Ann, we went to TheLoft@94 to check out the apartment that we will be staying in. It was a nice chalet style apartment that is fully air-conditioned.
The food, oh gosh. Day 1 = Puff and pie from polar puffs and cakes, botak jones, food court. Day 2 = Mac, nasi lemak, food from breeks cafe. Day 3 = Prata, pizza. Hahahaha, shiok. (Y) Activities? Outdoor experiential learning - parafan, abseiling, rock wall, etc. Workshops conducted by high achievers and dialogue in the dark. Dialogue in the dark is not just about talking in the dark, it's more than that.
It is actually a museum and we went for a tour in it. What's so special about it? It's in the dark. And we won't be able to see anything. We were split into groups, given a blind man's cane and experienced what it is like to be visually impaired. Of course, being led by a blind guide. We cross roads, came to this fruit stall and went to this "cafe". We bought drinks from a blind "cafe" owner and all of us had a chatting session. All in the dark.
I myself had difficulties walking and drinking in the dark. Oh, by dark, I really mean not being able to see at all. Imagine that. Our blind guide told us that he lost his sight when he was 6. He woke up and could not see anything. He did not want to be sent to the school for the visually impaired people. Instead, he went to a normal primary and secondary school. And got a diploma from a polytechnic. Amazing isn't it? It was a really meaningful experience and it taught me how to appreciate what I have.
Today morning, we had our final workshop. The consultant from the group of coaches from high achievers approached me and ask me to join them as a coach. He said they were looking for people like me and he hope that I will join them. My initial expression --> O.O He gave me his name card and told me to consider this offer. I'm still shocked. Hahahah. :B
YLC was one of the most enjoyable camps ever. I was able to learn so much from it. I'm looking forward to the RED camp. :D
P.S. I have a super sexy voice right now.
Vikings \m/ ^^

I blogged at marina barrage. But I didn't see that post. I think it wasn't posted. Never mind.
I was saying blogging about kites. Yes. Kites.
They took me granted for that day. I was already upset about the incident when they doubt my abilities. That really sets me thinking.
We reached Marina Barrage. All of us looked up. There were lots of kites. Their reactions? "Wow! This is beautiful!" And they laughed at the kites that were stuck in the trees.
And that was when I realized that actually humans are similar to kites.
For example, if I were to do something well, I will be like a kite that is flying up high in the sky. People around will say that my achievement is great and they will look up to me. They will praise me. Just like how they exclaim that the kites flying up high are beautiful.
Then again, who will notice the beauty of the kites that are stuck in the trees? Hardly anyone. No one will even bother trying to get it down. Who will make an effort to get the kites down? They can just buy a new one.
Similarly, we human beings are like that.  When we are stuck, and we are tied down by some difficulties, no one will be there for you. People will claim they will, but to be frank, they will laugh at you and mock you. No one will really help you. No one will even look at how good you are. And you will be as good as a kite. Stuck in a tree.
Then again, I thought about it for awhile. And I realised something.
What about me...?
Where can I classify myself?
And that was when Shaun's kite was one of the highest. It soon got tangled by other strings, but it managed to fly up high again.
So that's where I classify myself.
I achieved something. Great results and a great position in the student council; the president.
People look up to me. Tell me how well I've done.
But when I'm stuck, and was entangled by my problems, no one was there. I have to fight for myself. When I crash, people will start laughing at me. They mock me. Doubt that I will get to that highest point of life again.
I prove them wrong, show them that I can do it. I did my best. Did better than before.
Just like that kite.
But then, people will get bored of it.
They will not care anymore. They need a new source of entertainment.
I'm sure the kite feels lonely, being up there, higher than other kites, all alone.
That's how I feel. I see.
It really reflects on human beings. Really.
A really great lesson learnt.