Tuesday, 15 December 2009

A Day with More to Achieve

Today, was a rather peaceful day for me, but not quite achieving. Woke up at 0730 in the morning and went to school for some briefing on city venture 2010. Along the mrt journey day, continued with the book "how to have an outstanding life". Been reading that book nowadays. It really perks me up when reading it as it let me have different points of views on different things and gives me knowledge to handle other stuffs.

After that meeting, had lunch with hh n levine at S11 and tok about some random things. After that went back home by the bus and continued with the same book. Finished 1/3 of the book already. Reached home, did some proposal stuffs and was chatting with some pple juz now, nothing much was done.

Many things to be completed, but quite reluctant to do them. Tmr will have the next BK training, hope that there will be a change in the attitude and things will then be able to move on.

Now, I will try to update this blog everyday, as it marks my change in my life and other viewpoints. And ending off every posts with a quote that i had learnt.

Quote of the day:
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.
muhammad Ali

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Monday, 14 December 2009

what i am into until the end of the holidays

It will be quite busy for the rest of the three weeks of the holidays, with homeworks and quite a lot of things not done yet. Very busy in fact, with everything piling to the last and a lot of things to settle. As many can see, change the template of my blog, and changed my writing style too. Started to write in paragraphs rather then sentence. Hope to improve my english standard.

Things that I will be into

1. Homeworks

Until now, just completed like only one worksheet. Still left the 15 comprehension, english projects, chinese hw, bio essay, bio ws, chem ws, and much more to be completed. Going to have some motivation to do them.

2. NPCC

Completing the BK training quite soon, with the syllabus almost finished and starting with the actual rehearsal with the song. Problems still lies on the motivation and effort and of course, the attendance. Will be into city venture 2010 planning and some admin stuffs in the store. Going to assign duties soon to clear the areas of the store. Completed some parade sequence for next year, so won;t be too busy next year, and certainly prevent screw-ups. School orientation also coming soon, with our prep starting from the registration day. Hope to attract more people to npcc under our advertisement.

3. PB

Done with the duty list, with new iniatives coming up. More welfare and motivation will be given to them. Hope for a better work year 2010.

4. Self-enriching

Just now juz borrowed a book from library, called "How to have an outstanding life" by Paul Smith. Was like spamming the book juz now, and mainly talk about leadership and management of stuffs. Quite inspiring, going to find books like that to read. Felt motivated to do stuffs after reading it. Going to post more of this review of the books after I read them.

5. Self-training

Need to start to train up my physical and mental strength. Just set some new goals and hope to achieve them. Training up for my napha next year, want to get a very high score in total. Also training up for the shooting com next year, hope to get further than this year, as this year was definitely a screwup for me.

6. Friendship

Going to sustain the valuable friendship as I had mentioned in my last post. Hope to meet you all soon, which is this sat for the bbq and event, and hope for some group study or stuffs where we can get together.

Its going to be busy, definitely, but its achievable with the remaining 3 weeks. Hope to aspire and inspire others. Aim high, Achieve High.

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Sunday, 13 December 2009

follow up of HK trip

NPCC Hongkong Macau Trip was certainly a eye-opener for me, and certainly had given me plenty of memories and friendship that I will never forget. Apart from the nice experience of sight seeing at the various police depts and place of interest, I have brought back something that I valued the most - friendship.

After coming back from hongkong, my life is just going round and round with these hk tip friends. Maybe is not the all the 29 pple from different schools, but certainly some of them have given me many memories during the trip and the two weeks after the hk trip.

Before that trip, I don;t have much friends, or friends that I always wanted to hang out with. After the trip, the friendships that I had gained are certainly valuable to me. After coming back, I had been online every night on the msn, and only scrolling down my contact list with the group "OEV Hongkong and Macau" and see who are available to chat. On facebook, I had been looking at the different profiles and updates of the hk trip friends.

I value these friends that had been with me for the past few weeks. May the friendship last and thanks for the wonderful experiences and memories created with the outings/gatherings with all of u.

Although I don't talk much during the gatherings, or as what you all are saying where i am stoning, I am actually observing and listening. So sry that i dun talk much as I had tried hard already.

Thank you to this few friends who had set a path in my life and made me appreciate the power of friendship.

1 Vladimir
2 Jia Min
3 Ching Na
4 Rebecca
5 Aaron
6 Eunice
7 Jacinth
8 Faizal
9 Fathin
10 the rest

those mentioned were those who had accompanied me for the past few weeks. Hope to add to the list for more gatherings to come.

Hope to see all of u soon, and lets sustain this valuable friendship.

Friendship means a lot to me now.


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Saturday, 5 December 2009

Camps

This week was the busiest week during the holidays.
Went for two camps.
OAL camp and CHSNPCC Annual Camp.

Practically now i am still tired,
although after a long sleep ytd.

Monday
went to school in the morning,
meet up with 10 of the rest of the oal
then was briefed by mr han
then we took over and briefed the leaders to be

we r needed there to help to train up the leaders
then they can help out with the school activities next year.

me and nic wee was together with grp 1 as their ics
proceeded on with the hike to the changi campsite
after they had planned their route
originally, their plan was walk to yiochukang
then sengkang
then bedok,
then reach changi
luckily they changed and went to the easier track
like wat my grp did last year
had lunch at a canteen
quite okay de food
sms there to clear my boredom
continued on
went to marine parade to have a break
then behind us was a hdb flat
which was on fire
we were wondering why there were so many fire engines coming
continued on to ECP
walk down the whole stretch of beach and reach the campsite second
waited for a while for some other grps
had dinner
and played some team building games
then mr gohs group came back
finally, as usual
had debrief
then went to sleep
where some of them was playing true or dare
and i was like woke up then they spin to me
then had to played on

quite funny though,
beginning to like this game

tueday
woke up
had some stretching with the campers
had breakfast
then went down to sea
was the first to launch out
so fun for the rest of the day
with some the tired looks of the leaders
quite slack actually, did not paddle that long dist like last year
beach up for lunch
then launch out again
that time the wave quite big
so was enjoying the waves
was like going directly against the wave
then the kayak went up and crash down on water
love the sea seh
then went back
still quite early
played catching
using kayak
was like spamming the paddle everywhere
still got caught in the end.
then all oal capsize in the sea
with the thick kayak called dolphin
which was not meant for capsize
as the base was very big
capsize already then cannot empty the water
so beach up and clear the water
while the rest of campers went back up
had a hard time
then dragged our kayaks back
was pissed off after that
then cleaned up
and ate the last dinner
proceeded with some cameras
taking some photos
now all on facebook
then went back with the np guys for the next day camp

wed - fri
npcc camp
overall quite okay
certainly had improved my leadership skills
and planning skills also
also learnt a lot from the officers
and had some new views on leadership

"leaders have to sacrifice for others
leaders have to see the bigger picture
if things have to be done, no matter how harsh the conditions are, it have to be done."

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Tuesday, 24 November 2009

OEV Hong Kong & Macau 2009

i am back
from OEV HK & Macau

this 7-day-6-night trip
i had learnt a lot
from my peers and my officers
thank you for all your assistance and guidance.

Day1
gathered at terminal 3
had some briefing, then checked in luggage
then took group photos.
went around airport with shang yuan and faizal
and went to the boarding area after that.
took plane, benjamin was beside me with gideon over another side
quite fun though
long time never sit in a plane
reached there was around late afternoon,
took our luggage and then saw our tourguide, patrick
Hk was very cooling
we were like shivering
went to restaurant and had our first meal
afterthat, went up to victoria peak and the wax museum
spam quite a lot of pictures there and the haunted house was fun
went with hweecheng, wiky, faizal
then went down by a tram
and back to hotel
we celebrated nishan and jiamin birthday there with a small cake
then went back to room 730
with my partner vladimir from Maris stella

Day 2
had breakfast in a restaurant
then went to old central police station
went into their prisons
and even where they used to clean bodies
then for lunch
then went to police college
it was the same as the hk drama
so nice
went to their fake "city"
and was taking photos around
went to avenue of stars
took photos again
then went for barbeque dinner with the JPC member
it was so fun as all of us were playing games
and singing songs
after that went back hotel
debriefed and slept

Day 3
went to have dimsum breakfast
went to dog unit and tactical unit after that
was fun with their demos
after lunch went to marine
took their ship to cheung chau island
was fun and cooling due to the speed of the boat
after that tour around cheung chau
went to jpc clubhouse
had some games
had tour around the island
then went for seafood dinner
after that took ferry back to hk
then back to hotel
debriefed
slept

Day 4
went to dimsum breakfast again
then went to central police station
had some introduction to jpc
while CI introduce npcc to the rest
then went for some tour
bought a water bottle carrier
then went for lunch
after that went to jpc taipo clubhouse
had some games with the small kids
then went dinner
then open top bus and tour around hk
then went to ladies street
went to buy a watch at only $5 sing
so cheap sia
then went back to hotel
debriefed and slept

Day 5
breakfast
then disneyland!!!
everyone was so excited
went for a tour
learnt about animation
and i drew a mickey mouse
quite nice though (as wat rebecca said)
then went for our own rides
with wiky hweecheng shiying dawn
then went for some rides
the rollar coaster was fun
not that scary
then went for other ridess
went to shop
then waited for the fireworks
it was awesome and so ncie
did not buy much things
went back hotel
prepare for check out
went to some room for "party"
but chased out quite quickly

Day 6
went to check out
the breakfast
then took ferry to macau
chaotic then carrying the big stuffs
then travel to macau
then went to some museum and temple
then went to buy some almond biscuits
ate their tarts also
very nice
took photos at the st paul ruins
then went for a buffet lunch
then went for some activities at flying eagle association campsite
some random games but was fun
then went for dinner at a hotel
quite nice
then went to another flying eagle place
played a few games
everyone was so high then including myself
it was the last night anyway
then went back to hotel
check in
the hotel was much nicer than hk
bigger and more luxury
and was party time
lights out at 1.30
so fun
played true or dare
then was very funny
with some pranks here and there
we enjoyed ourselves
ended with some pumping activity

day 7
last day
everyone woke up a bit later
had breakfast together
now everyone was like having so much fun
joking and chatting all away
then we check out of the nice hotel in macau
took ferry back
then check in to hk
then went for lunch with some people
then shop a bit
and we rushed at the back
as we thought our boarding gate is very near
rushed there
we took a airbus A380 together
was at the second last row
sitting with gideon, hidayah and terence sir
had some camwhore
so funny there
nishan was so "popular" with the staffs there
went down the plane at around 2000
then was having our last photo together
debriefed
went to check out
took some photo
and went home

this trip was so interesting for me
friendship is also more bonded then the malaysia trip
hope to maintain the relationship

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Friday, 13 November 2009

3-6 Class Chalet & CHSNPCC Rec. Camp

i am back from a 3day 2 night stay at pasir ris downtown east
for two different events.
one was 3-6 class chalet which was at aranda from wednesday
the other was sec2 recreational camp at aloha from ytd.

overall was fun, but the nights were quite boring



took 89 on wednesday to white sands there,
met the rest of the 3-6
and had our lunch
after that, walked with dic,kr,nn,clay,wm to aranda
while the rest took bus which was like just one stop.
found our room, no 2225, then was starting to mingle around.
started playing card games and more
variety of all sorts
then played my first ps2 game on a racing game
lost quite a lot
after that mr ng came and we started the bbq
nvr helped much and ate what was edible
as mostly was either raw or "chao da"
after that went back room and started cards again
mr yong came shortly and he bought ice-cream for the whole class
thanks mr yong!!
after the played card game with ....
then mr ng and some came back with a cake
for ronald and tin hsiao (but tin hsiao left)
after that me and a few stayed back in the room
spamming the ps2 football game
most went to watch the sponsored movie
some went to have a tough ride around pasir ris/changi
looked at the tv for like the whole night
then went for breakfast
came back
found some spot to sleep
and later slept on the bed
fall asleep very quickly
then was woken up to go bowling
played 2 games
107 and 115
quite okay now, all average more than 100
after bowling
prepared to go to Wild Wild Wet which was just next to out chalet
and we had the entire view of the place from the room
went with the other 7
played everything
very nice
loved the u-shape thingy
after that cleaned up and rushed to aloha for rec camp
reach there quite late
started eating wat the sec2 had prepared for us
the food was definitely nicer
all edible
spammed the prawn which was so nice
was talking with andre about stuffs
then went back to aranda at 2130
after that, went for some shopping
and ate some desert at mac
which i exchanged my small fries
went back and everyone started to rest
me n noel was sleeping in the living room
could not sleep well
not sure why
was on the hard cold ground
woke up at around 5 plus
and started meddling with the ps2
played TMNT
went for mac breakfast again
with joel and noel
talked and crapped a bit
then went back room
took my bag and left for aloha
aloha resort was much larger then the aranda
facilities however not that good
a lot of cath. high people are also there
cleaned up and check out
debriefed and some of us went back for bowling
with dy
quite fun
more score all quite average again
played 3 games
100 plus the scores
went for lunch with wm n nn
then went back home

tmr will be kayaking course
finally
looking forward to it
need to rest well
and need to start to complete all the hw.

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Saturday, 31 October 2009

100th Post - Summary of the school year

today is the first day of "holidays"
this school year has been a wonderful and stressful year for me
taken over cca as top
taken over prefectorial board as exco
a lot more of leadership exposure for me
and i have certainly trained up by my people
and training them as well

my personality has changed quite a lot
from those not that close to people
i have learn to talk much more

went through quite a lot of leadership camps and course
and they have certainly benefited me

going through some tough times
with studies, cca and extra commitment
i have balanced my time well
but more can be done

CCA
taken over as the top
trying to push everyone up to the top
everyone is improving
we need more vigorous training
and through advices that my officer has expose me to
i have certainly improved
i will like to thank my batch for working with me
although scoldings are given
you all have certainly think through my words.
ytd was the muster parade
don't be disheartened
next parade will be reserved for you

PB
thanks for this opportunity
giving me as one of the student with two top posts in school
i certainly has changed
and managed by time well
i loved to be in this board
to all those in this board,
i hope you all will put in your heart and soul in this board
thank you for all your hard work
you all have given me the chance
and you all have changed me
hope for a better work year 2010
and we will definitely work towards our common goal

Studies
this year has been a tough year
juggling with many things
but i will never regret it
i will like to thank all of my teachers
who have teach me in one way or another
moulding my personality and character
hope to be taught by you all again next year

Mr Paul Ng - Thanks for your encouragement and advice on everything
Mr Elvin Kua - Thanks for your encouragement too and of your relaxing jokes
Mr Edmund Yong - Thanks for your constant reminders and advice, although always "suan" by you, but still grateful for your constant encouragement.
Ms Saras - Although nvr talk to you that often, still grateful for your understanding and really start to love the subject
Mrs Tina Tang - Thanks for your encouragement, i will certainly buck up on my english and not let your effort to the waste
Mdm Wong Mui Lin - Thanks for your constant encouragement and understanding
Mdm EE - Thanks for your teaching and i certainly look forward to your lessons next year
Mr Fernandaz - Thanks for your encouragement and concern
Mr Mc - Thanks for your interesting lessons

External Commitments
This year, manage to went back to RVPS, my primary school,
to help out in some activities
although only went back for just a while for the p5 camp
still happy to be back with the alumni
although its only a few hours helping out
i love it
i will be certainly coming back for p5 camp 2010
as my first time being a facilitator
maybe a senior facilitator


What's on next year for me?

more commitments
more work
more achievements
more responsibility

look for the rest of the year and 2010
holidays pack with hws and camps and stuffs
i will not missed anything that i want to
i will participate in all
and nvr regret it

fail to plan
plan to fail

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