C A T H E R I N E :D

Secondary 2 Camp [A]

2007-07-11T17:27:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone! I am back from the Secondary 2 camp. I had a lot of fun at the camp. I reminisce the days at the camp, it is both scary and happy. Before the camp, I think that the camp would be totally plain, just having night walk and rock-climbing. But the instructors had changed my view of the camp.

My initial expectations was just to challenge myself to try all activities given. In the end, the camp still managed to meet my expectations. On 4 July, we were all ready with our baggage for the camp. I was excited and anxious. I really cannot wait to try all the activities. My group was the last to get onto the bus. On the bus, we were talking, joking and fooling around. I was very happy and ecstatic. When we reach the campsite Jalan Bahtera, we went to assemble in the multi purpose hall(MPH) in the groups given. After some briefing by Chief Eunice about ground rules, discipline and the Do's and Don'ts, we went to put our bags in the huts assigned to us.

Let me tell you about the activities in chronological order. On the very first day, we played ice breaker games. Firstly, the instructors introduced themselves. They are Oliver, Joseph and Khairul. Then we played a few games. The instructors also ask us to think of a group name. We squeezed our brain juices, and decided to choose a group name. Since group 13 and 14 are together, our instructors decided to call us Ice Cubes. Without ice, there would not be cubes and vice versa. It is said so because, we are all in this together. Group 13 is Ice and group 14 is Cubes.

After ice breakers, we went to obstacle course. Before obstacle course, we are able to do abscaling, but due to delayed time, we are not able to complete the activity. The obstacle course requires teamwork, innovation and trust. We went for lunch after the activity. We did the hungry cheer. The instructor would say," Yishun, are you hungry?" We would say,"Hungry, hungry, Very, very, Hungry very, Very hungry, Ji ge la ka pi ya pi ya, Ji ge la ka pi ya pi ya, Jiak(eat in hokkien)!" We did it several times as the instructors think that, it was not loud enough. After lunch, we went to rock wall at the back of the multi purpose hall. I tried, but I keep falling off the wall because I could not step on the small stones. I think spiderman would not have any problem with climbing. Not long after, we did rafting. We built a raft with six poles, (four short and two long) and two barrels. We wore the Personal Floating Device(PFD) and did the floating test. The camp instructor ask group 14 members to help to carry group 13's raft. We carried the rafts down, but the tying of ropes was not secured enough, hence, the raft fell apart when we were about to put down. We had great fun. Dinner comes next. We took our food and did the hungry cheer. After our meal, we had night confidence walk. We had briefing, and we set off to the starting point. We waited for 1 hour and 40 minutes. I was pretty restless waiting there. I kept grumbling to one of the instructors. He was laughing at me. I felt pretty silly of myself too. Then when we started walking out of no where, one of the masked instructors jumped and shouted,"BOO!" I shouted "AH!" For your information, I am not scared, but I was a little shocked. After the walk, we went to the multi purpose hall. We sang songs and cheered. There was one instructor who taught us the song called "Underwear". His name is Melvin. The song was funny. It was like this.

I no money I dun care,

I buy cheap cheap underwear.

If it tear,I dun care u go buy me another pair.

I buy hero underwear.

Superman, Spiderman, Power Ranger also can.

Underwear,good good wear.

Underwear everywhere.

For the second day, the first activity was kayaking. Everyone was excited to kayak but sad to say, the weather was not cooperating with us. The wind was strong and the sky turn dark. The instructor received information from the camp manager not to let us kayak as it is risky. The reaction of the team was,"Aww.." We were disappointed. The instructors taught us dry paddling instead. The instructors let us go for a wash up. Then group 13 and 14 had to rehearse for the skit that was to be performed during the camp fire. I suggested that we could do a skit about Silly Idols of Yishun. Contestants would do something silly and contestants who had wrong performance for the competition. All of them agreed and started planning how and who to act. The funniest contestants were Anirul and Yuniza. They were "The Beans". They dance ballet to the stage. They also danced to the Captain Planet song. Not forgetting that they tucked in their shirts very high. They look so cute. After having rehearsal, we went for challenge rope course. I tried the one with the trapeze. I had cleanly forgotten to tell the instructor that I was ready to jump, but I just jump without telling them. Luckily, the instructor held the rope. I almost got hold of the trapeze. Then it was campfire. I enjoyed campfire the most. I would not forget the campfire. It is the best campfire I had. After the campfire, there came a bad news. Somebody's wallet was missing. Teachers came to our huts and rummaged our belongings. I hope that the missing wallet would be found. Lastly, we did supper duty. I picked up litters that is on the floor. Then, there was one of our instructor's, Oliver, he has to help out with another campsite so he had to leave very early in the morning. A few of my teammates bade farewell to him. He was a nice and experienced instructor.

The last day, we packed our bags and assembled at the carpark. We did area cleaning at huts 5 to 13. Clothes, shoes, socks and even underwear were lying all around. I picked up a lot of shoes, socks, plastic bags, eaten apples which were rotting and a lot more rubbish. I sang the underwear song when I was picking up the underwear. I enjoyed the area cleaning too. I love the camp instructors. They are Joseph, Oliver, Khairul, Jaslyn, Hafiz and Melvin. Next activity was Prize Presentation. The best male and female camper are Shawn and Louis respectively. The best group was Group 1. Finally, we took the bus and went home. I had enjoyed myself.

The important lessons I had learnt were Courage, Self confidence and Facing any problems or obstacles with a positive mindset. About improvements, is not about the camp instructors, is with ourselves that we ought to be punctual and disciplined to let the activities that the camp instructors planned, run smoothly. Before the camp, I thought that it is very plain and boring. During the camp, I felt home-sick because I missed my family. Lastly, after the camp, I really enjoyed myself. That's all about the camp! :D

Personal Reflections on Quality Minds, Caring Hearts

2007-07-01T17:20:00.000+08:00

Welcome back after June holidays. You may be wondering what topic am I posting today. My seventh topic is none other than the new vision of our school Quality Minds, Caring Hearts. Now I'm going to share with you my views of Quality Minds, Caring Hearts. Well, there are several points on the vision. Let me first share with you about Quality minds.

Firstly, a person who has Quality Minds means that, the person will have leadership. Secondly, the person would also have initiative to lead others. Thirdly, the person would also have unique and creative ideas of expressing him or her views on a particular issue. Fourthly, the person is enthusiastic and very meticulous with every single task that he or she has been given. Nextly, the person would also have a sense of intellectual and curiosity. Lastly, the person has a positive mindset when facing unforeseen challenges or problems.

Now, let me continue with Caring Hearts. A person with Caring Hearts means that, he or she has the spirit of character. Secondly, the person is considerate whereby, whenever he or she sees that someone needed help like an old lady was on her way back from the market and dropped her bag of groceries, he or she would walk up and help her to pick up her groceries. Thirdly, the person is helpful whereby he or she sees a teacher who is carrying stacks of books, volunteers himself or herself to help the teacher to carry the books. Fourthly, the person is full of compassion whereby, he or she does volunteering work at orphanages or homes for the elderly and share his or her happiness with the people who needed love the most. Lastly, a person with caring hearts not only needs to care and concern about the elderly, the disabled and those who need help, but also show respect and love to the closest around him or her like friends, families and even relatives.

Well, I have finished sharing about my views on Quality Minds, Caring Hearts. I really hope that you have a clearer idea on the school vision. Hope you have enjoyed reading my blog. Have a nice day! ^^

Survey :D

2007-06-20T19:55:00.000+08:00

I saw this survey at Sandy's blog.. It's quite interesting so I tried it. ^^

1. Shout in class [ ]-not really..
2. Quarrel with teacher [ ]-not really ><

3. Lazy to do homework often [ ]-It's obviously opposite for me :X

4. Wear ankle socks [x]- Ya.. It's the trend duh! :P

5. Tuck out shirts [x]-Of course la.. Our school uniform is designed like that what..

6. Use handphone in the classroom [ ]-No.. I don't have a phone of my own :X

7. Thinks that breaking the schoolrules rocks [ ]-It is not relevant for me ><

8. Scold vulgar [x]-Ya.. sometimes.. But I use it at home only.. ><

9. Smack people often for fun [ ]-Not really.. I don't abuse my girlfriends :X

10. Talking like shouting [ ]-Not really.. But I talk a lil loud but not shout.. ><

11. Smoke [ ]-No way! I got asthma already.. and it is against my religion duh.. ><
12. Fail at least 2 subjects [ ]-I only failed my hmt twice but not other subjects.. ><

13. Eat and lazy to put back where it belongs [ ]-No la.. I not so mean de. ^^

14. Cut queue [ ]-Not really.. ><

15. Sleep during lesson time [x]-When primary school only...

16. Hate some teachers [x]-It's obvious duh..

17. Steal [ ]-No Way!

18. Take people's thing without permission [x]-At home lor.. Take my bro stationeries.. :X

19. Go home late [ ]-Don't have lor.. I 24/7 stay at home nowadays.. ><

Take this test and x5.
I am 30% bad student ^^
Hehe.. I am still 70% good ma.. ^^

School Reopening soon ><

2007-06-19T18:46:00.000+08:00

I HATE IT WHEN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IS GOING TO BE OVER

Argh! Fun time is going to be over.. I haven't have enough fun yet! I shan't say too much.. The picture speaks a thousand words.

To Lao Gong

2007-06-18T22:03:00.000+08:00

Today is our LOVERS day :D WOW! I love today! 18o6o7-Charlotte and Catherine Day! LOVE YA! x333333

Leadership Workshop :D

2007-06-18T21:25:00.000+08:00

I woke up at 7 in the morning, wash up and ate cornflakes. I went to school at 7.45am. Then I reached there around 8.01am. I waited until 8.30am then the coaches opened the AVA room. I was totally stunned when I asked the coaches what time the whole workshop end. At first, I asked my friends, they said the consent form says that the whole workshop ends at 5.30pm, I was sad enough. But when the coaches say that it ends at 6.15pm, I was very restless already. In the beginning, I thought it was a boring workshop with boring coaches, but they have made me change my impression of them.

Priscilla joked that I have a crush on one of the male coaches who is none other than Coach Barry. I was totally freaked out. Oh man! Then she said you want which one, Coach Barry or Coach Dion, I was like -.-!!! already.. Then, we continued.. We watched Finding Nemo, Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Bugs Life and etc if I have missed out any.

I felt that Coach Barry was a leader who can impact peoples' life. We played alot of games. The one that I have a great sense of accomplishment was the egg game. We need to advertise our egg protector and we need to try out whether our egg spaceship can protect the egg from being broken. At first Shima broke the egg though she broke it, but we can't cry overy the spilt milk, we'll have to try to salvage the situation. So we used the newspaper that does not have the egg yolk on it. When Coach Barry threw the egg, I concluded that our egg can't survive already. But group members motivated each other, when we open the egg, it is still intact and alright. I was very happy and satisfied even though I hadn't help out with making the egg spaceship. Because our group has put in effort and sweat in it. I am really proud of my group! Thanks to the members: Cheng Jiun, Rajadarshini, Cai Ling, Sandy, Kai Lin, Fadilah, Shima and lastly myself :D

Good Job Team! Three Cheers and Three Cheers and Three Cheers for Group 7. Oleh Oleh Oleh!

Uh Ha Uh Ha Uh Ha Ha! :D I really enjoyed myself. Thanks to Coach Tricia for the advises, Coach Barry for the teachings, Coach Dion for joking, Coach Yvonne and all of the participants of the workshop. Without you guys, the workshop wouldn't be a success! :D

I enjoyed myself pretty much :D

Mean Girls :D

2007-06-18T20:38:00.000+08:00

Saturday

I watch Mean Girls, the girls are mean, very materialistic and fake. But I totally enjoyed the show despite the plastics. Haha! I just want to say, Jonathan Bennett who acts as Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls is so HANDSOME and CUTE!

Want to know more about me :D

2007-06-15T18:22:00.000+08:00

You Are a Chocolate Mocha and Orange Cheesecake

Enthusiastic and intense, there's so much you love in the world... it's hard to do it all.
You are good at getting things to mix - friends, flavors, hobbies. You're the master of fusion!

What Kind of Cheesecake Are You?

Your Blogging Type is Confident and Insightful

You've got a ton of brain power, and you leverage it into brilliant blog.
Both creative and logical, you come up with amazing ideas and insights.
A total perfectionist, you find yourself revising and rewriting posts a lot of the time.
You blog for yourself - and you don't care how popular (or unpopular) your blog is!

What's Your Blogging Personality?

You Are a Candy Heart

You're definitely a pro when it comes to romance - and you have great dating etiquette.
Plus you probably smell and taste pretty darn good.

Are You a Candy Heart or a Candy Fart?

Your Depression Level: 24%

You may be depressed.While you can be moody, your moods generally fall within the range of normal.It's up to you to decide if you're depressed... or if you're simply having a bad week.

http://www.blogthings.com/areyoudepressedquiz/">Are You Depressed?

Mocha Frappuccino

Hyper and driven, you'll take your caffeine any way you can get it. Frappuccinos are good, but you'd probably chew coffee beans in a crunch!

What Flavor Frappuccino Are You?

Bored..

2007-06-15T17:18:00.000+08:00

Argh.. I haven't finish my higher chinese compo, I don't have anything to blog about so I did the quizzes.. However, I find the show spell cast is interesting. When you know how to spell, you wouldn't have any problems with word games and spelling :D

Want to know more about me? :D

2007-06-14T21:52:00.000+08:00

You are Milk Chocolate

A total dreamer, you spend most of your time with your head in the clouds.You often think of the future, and you are always working toward your ideal life.Also nostalgic, you rarely forget a meaningful moment... even those from long ago.

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

You Are Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

You're the coolest cat around, but too laid back to let it get to your head

What Flavor Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Are You?

You Are a Good Friend Because You're Accepting

No matter what a friend says or does, you try your best to understand it.And your friends feel like they can tell you anything. You don't judge.
You know that friendship is a journey - with a lot of ups and downs.If you and a friend grow apart, you get over it quickly... and leave the potential for future friendship open.
You tend to have many friends from many walks of life. Anyone you meet is could become a friend.In fact, you are especially interested in people who are a little different than you. Seeing life from another perspective is something you cherish.

You Are 41% Addicted to the Internet

You're somewhat addicted to the internet - but who isn't?You can keep it under check, and you're by no means a hermit.

Are You Addicted to the Internet?

Your Power Color Is Teal

At Your Highest:
You feel accomplished and optimistic about the future.
At Your Lowest:
You feel in a slump and lack creativity.
In Love:
You tend to be many people's ideal partner.
How You're Attractive:
You make people feel confident and accepted.
Your Eternal Question:
"What Impression Am I Giving?"

What's" Your Power Color?

Want to know about me? :D

2007-06-14T21:41:00.000+08:00

You Are Mexican Food

Spicy yet dependable. You pull punches, but people still love you.

What Kind of Food Are You?

You are Milk Chocolate

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

Tag replies

2007-06-12T17:00:00.000+08:00

misshirley} Hah, thanks .(:
rachu} Okay, it's linked. :D
Mr Tan CK} Thanks for your regards, sure I will try to keep up with my reading too .(:
Geok} HAHA. You are being loved! ^^
rachu} I ate too much maybe :x den i had fever, diarrhoea and i also vomitted. im alright now.
rachu} okays . anyways nice trying. ^^

recovery :D

2007-06-11T15:55:00.000+08:00

I've recovered (: whees..
The experience of being sick the whole week was terrible,
miserable and I simply don't wanna think about it anymore.
It gives me the creeps.
Can u imagine having diarrhoea continuously for 3 days?
It caused me to lose like 4 kg.
Isn't it unbelieveable?
In the beginning, my mom thought I got food poisoning, so she gave me medicine.
I ate the medicine several times, but not of use.
Thus, I went to see the doctor.
He said, it was Gastrointestinal infections that caused me to have continuous diarrhoeas.
When my mom told him that I ate 8 bottles of the chinese medicine "bao ji wan", and my diarrohea still didn't stop, he was astonished.
Hahahs.. IMPRESSIVE LURHS :D
He gave me 3 kinds of medicine.
I ate porridge everyday.
Delicious porridges :) YUMMY!

Finally after a whole week of eating porridge and medicine, the healthy me is back again!

I'm so happy!
I'm glad to have back the healthy me again!
Now I learnt my lesson, not to eat anymore junk food already :x

try pleasee? (:

2007-06-04T13:42:00.000+08:00

hey all people :) try my test!! gogogo :)

Create your own Friend Test here

Opinions about grumbling and whining

2007-05-29T22:07:00.000+08:00

Why do people grumble and whine? Well... If you want to know, continue reading the post.

The main reason that makes people to grumble and whine is being discontented. Humans would grumble at least twice in a day. You may ask why humans are feeling discontented, but why is it so? You can have all the wealth in the world, but you will feel unhappy. You know why? Humans feels empty deep inside their soul as they do not know their purpose in life. Everything that is created and invented, has their purpose. For instance, a chair. It is meant for people to rest on.

To prevent side-tracking from the topic, lets see how to prevent grumbling and whining.

Well, you can count your blessings. For instance, today what makes you feel happy about, you can write in your diary about the happy things or events that happen which brightens up your day.

You could brainstorm of other good ideas to prevent from grumbling and whining other than the idea I suggested earlier on.

Hope that you have a bird's eye view about why humans grumble and whine. Thanks for your kind attention :D Leave a comment about the post too :) See ya soon :)

ENJOYED MYSELF

2007-05-27T22:13:00.000+08:00

nothing really.. but because i want to repay my hubby charlotte for writing also.. I am gonna write one too :) well.. today.. i went to church.. timezone.. home.. went for dinner.. make fun of my DADDY<3. style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">SING LAUGH SCREAM.. IT'S A HAPPY DAY:) I LOVE MY FAMILY, MY HUBBY, MY GIRLFRIENDS AND I LOVE MYSELF TOO :) <3