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CONNECTIONS

The camp did little to hype me up. Wasn't satisfied with the planning & activites. Thought it could be made much more exciting & engaging. Nevertheless, I still came back with a few thoughts running through my head and I suppose there will be take-aways albeit a few. But better than none!

THE SIXERS

The greatest satisfaction of this camp is the CONNECTIONS between myself & some of my coursemates. My group was made up of 3Aians whom I seldom talk to in school. Yet it was pleasantly pleasant having to see another side of them. I've always known 3Aians to be the logical, steady, down-to-earth and they are no doubt. Yet I got a taste of their cheekiness as well and they are not as dull as I've always imagined them to be. Let's just say we complement one another in our differences and it was a good synergy that I saw.




My other 2 lego-fied friends!

Human relations are ever so mind-boggling. When people come together, its either going to be a good chemistry or a disasturous one. And it has always been my belief that its the people factor that makes or breaks an experience. On hindsight, I enjoyed the camp not because the program was good (it wasn't) but it was whom I was with that made the difference.






While there were inter-connectivity with others, it was also a time when I got to connect with myself. Intra-connectivity!
This camp triggered my OBS dream & the memories of my failed attempts in becoming an instructor. I once again begun to entertain the thoughts of joining OBS or doing such outdoor educational stuff. I don't know if its meant to be but no harm just thinking & waiting to see how things enfold. Simply put, it got me excited about living out my dream again!

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