Orientation 08

It started on 16/01/08 and faster than we can spell "SO FUN ITS SHIOK!", the camp was over on 18/01/08.
Orientation sort of marks the end of the high before everyone embarks on a slump that is the post-CNY-till-June period of studying. While some bury their heads in tests and exams, others would be busy with their newfound hobbies, getting involved in CCAs and all. I've always felt that March onwards is a boring period, and the fun really begins towards the end of the year, whereby friends start meeting up after their exams for chalets and gatherings and festive celebrations. I'm sure I speak for alot of you out there that you're facing some form of withdrawal symptoms. Even though I haven't been there for the full 3-days, I myself am missing all the fun.

So what was the best part of the camp for you?


Captain's Ball?

Soccer? Seeing a bunch of kids running around chasing after a ball as huge as them provided some comic relief for me. They were trying so hard not to use their hands, but it just didnt work! Some people find a dozen adults chasing after a ball professionally silly, but when you see these Sec 1 kids doing it, soccer seems like a darn fun game man! (and of course, strategy talk is a must-must to eavedrop on. Some of them had some really weird ideas). I cant help but snap one too many shots of kids trying to chase after the ball. And poor Fu Cheng had to shout so much because the whole game area was humongous.

The Maze. Face it: pouring water and stomping on tables had to be fun! And you know what's sweeter? Sarbo-ing the kids who have made the camp horrible for you! hahahahahahhaa.

But my favourite is the Gladiator station. They could have played more Gladiator-ish music to make it more hilarious. But seeing a dozen kids ambushing a few hiding behind the "shelter" seemed like true fun. You know, innocent fun where you throw things at each other without harm. It's almost like fighting a losing battle, until you see some kids who can run faster than you blink, and they made a dash to the final hurdle in one sprint. amazing. There's nothing more exciting than seeing someone triumph over adversity (even if it's in the form of harmless balls). And i've heard stories of "shelters" being over-crowded and they ended up toppling their own shelter. hahahha. it must have been a sight.

Or it must have been working with your fellow batch mates. I mean, surely it has to be. That's what it's all about right?!

It can also be the supper. I've never seen a gathering of more McChicken in my life before.

Or having a slice of Auntie Jenny's Sweet Secret log/cheese cakes. There was suppose to be two more bags of breads/buns to feed you hungry monsters, but somehow it went missing. What a pity.

But for me, it's definitely working with my fellow "advisors". Honestly I dont know them much before the camp. I wasnt even sure they're gonna be there. Heck, I don't even know some of their names prior to this camp! But I'm glad we bacame friends within this short period. It was unexpected, so it's definitely something memorable I brought home with me. Dont think we're just giving eye power(piew-piew-piew). It was quite some hard work, but always fun. I'm glad that even though we came from different batches, we're able to talk and mingle like cool friends. I discovered not only the potential of some of the peer leaders, but also amongst some of them as well. Of course, "fuzzy wazzy", "open/close", "Johnny", and "What's next" helped to break the ice. hahahahaha.

Like, "OMG?!?!?!?!?!?!?"

So I didnt stay for the final day, but I hope you had tremendous fun. There might not be much opportunities like this to mingle with your fellow batch mates anymore. I hope the Sec 1s see you as their role-model and you've imparted to them the essence of the Commonwealthian spirit. It's not hard to believe that some of my friends, to this day, still keeps in touch with their peer leaders. So I hope what you've achieved these 3 days will last them through their secondary school days like a ripple, to good effect.

In the hopes of making this space more interactive, you're most welcome to post entries on this site as well. If you want to share your Orientation experience (complaints, hilarious incidents, discussions, or even just some personal after thoughts to share with everyone) or even your Prom experience (I know it's a little too late), please feel free to send your entries(aready drafted) to askthepromcom@hotmail.com. Pictures are of course welcome and we'll post it up for you.

Alternatively, if you wish for us to create a link to your blog, we'd be glad to do so. Just send your request to the same email above.

I'm about to get my hands on the prom photos. Will upload once i get them, and we'll see how we can spread the pics around. In the meantime, good luck for your upcomin O Level results and have loads of fun in your new environment. Take care.

YiHuA ;-)