A place like home...

After reading Huizhen's very chim post, I was inspired to post an entry (as a break from 孟浩然、李白、杜甫...) Haha... Yeahz... I'm currently mugging for my examinations.

I was first introduced to BKTG through Robyn (TPJC classmate). I will always remember how I got used to the place and everyone there in less than a month! I remember how Andy, Patricia and the rest made me feel welcomed into the big family. I've since felt comfortable there, even without Robyn as company.

I remember Andy asking me, "他这样你会怕吗？", when I saw Boon Peng throwing tantrums. I said "不会". As time goes by, I got to know the trainees better, their habits especially. By then you would probably realised how cute and lovable some trainees can be, even Boon Peng.

Later on, I think it was last year (time passes so fast that I lost track), I was roped in to help plan BKTG's Camp (actually, only the programmes). The process was enjoyable, working with Zhuting, Soohui, Robyn and Doreen. The camp would not have been successful if not for the "seniors" guiding us along! =D Through the camp, I learnt a lot of things that I could not have learnt in textbooks, or planning school events.

I've been absent from BKTG activities for quite some time now, coz I was put in charge of my school's biggest event, and had to juggle with my studies at the same time. I nearly died from the workload and stress, literally. Haha... But I'll be back in action after my exams end (4th May)!

Meanwhile... Remember to miss me every now and then!~ =P

I'LL BE BACK! =P

-Yi Wei-

Re: Next Outing - Labour Day

Hi all,

Due to the "overwhelming" response (8 votes so far), I shall close the poll and announce the results - Beach bumming at Sentosa!

In view of the Firefly outing by TH(?), I shall bring forward the Beach Bumming to Labour Day (1 May). Considering that Labour Day is a day to free us from the drudgery of school / work, we shall celebrate it with tequilla and hammocks by the beach. For those who prefer sweating it out under the sun, there's always frisbee and beach volleyball.

Date: 1 May 2007
Meeting Time: 8.30am
Meeting Place: Seah Im Hawker Center (near bus interchange)
Mode of transport: Sentosa Express, $3
Beach: Siloso http://www.sentosa.com.sg/explore_sentosa/beaches/siloso_beach.html
Pls bring: sunscreen, swimsuit, bathing stuff, change of clothes, bikinis (optional)
Point of Contact: Jianyun

If you have any of the following, can u pls bring it?
- Frisbee (Jianyun)
- Beach volleyball
- Beach Mats / Sarong / Picnic Mats
- Hammock (anyone?)

Any guests (bf / gf / other MYG groups) are welcome and they are "strongly encouraged" to contribute to our beach bum fund - drinks, tidbits etc.

For those lazypigs among us (u know who u are), pls arrange your own morning calls. Alternatively, you may wish to meet us at Vivo for lunch around noon.

Jianyun

Growing to Learn

It's already the new financial year, and all anticipated changes have now been set well in motion. Perhaps from the lack of so much as a kind notice from slipping Time, my mind has yet to keep up with the exciting pace of new projects and responsibilities. But this night as I sit around awaiting the sleepy bug (which tarries with an attitude...), I am given the opportunity to reflect on all the good things that are in store; and I am still amazed at what has become possible for my life, if not for one simple (I would have used the word 'innocuous', but then I would be acting against the preferences of my co-VA :p) thought, on which I took action.

The meaning of volunteering for me has evolved rather drastically within such a short timespan. There are levels of insight that would forever have remained closed to me if I had never embarked on this new experience against my most skeptical notions. I think everyone who has heard my beginnings as a volunteer would know that I didn't always use to believe that causing one weak semblance of a change (which could be so easily erased like vapour in the wind) would make a difference. I wanted to change the world, and to think I didn't realize it were actually a result of many, many tiny steps put together...

I get caught up in what I take on, all the same. And this life has become so much the better for it :) Growing up is more difficult than one imagines. You first have to acknowledge the fact that you're immature, that you truly do not know enough. And then it's another difficult process of forcing yourself to view events beyond the veil of your emotions. Unreliable, shifting sensations that usually have no bearing on the external situation.

I am growing to understand, that in order to learn, you first have to mature to the stage whereby you are capable of learning. It's a humbling realization, that only the wise do the learning. Because of the courage involved, the effort needed, and the discomfort evoked. And in this way, among numerous others, our beloved trainees have taught me well. They're endearing like that (my curent in-phrase that absolutely has to appear on every piece of writing associated with me :D).

The next time you detect a bias that you hold on to, slow down a while. Are you truly repelled by the inadequacy of a circumstance, or have you failed to grasp the intricacies within? You don't have to subscribe to everything that logic compels against your fancies, but at least, one could strive to be cognizant of that decision :)

Huizhen

Next outing!

Hey ppl,

This is my first blog entry (in BK blog as well as in my life). Yes, there is a compelling reason why I'm here .. that is to plan for the next outing!

Firstly, thanks to Daniel for organising the fun and healthy tree top walk. It definitely justifies the goreng pisang I had after that. It's amazing how big the turnout was at *7.30am*.

For the next outing, it'll be on 31 May (Vesak Day) as I'm not free before that. Whoever is keen to take up the Labour Day slot can go ahead.

As a democratic organiser, the venue shall be decided via voting. Pls comment on this post by 30 Apr, indicating your preference. And the options are:

a) Cycling @ Pulau Ubin (whole day)
b) Beach bumming at Sentosa (morning) - beach volleyball, frisbee
c) Fly kite at Marina South (evening) and maybe steamboat?

Alright, the polls are now open ..

Jianyun

maiden walk

Hiya wonderful bktgians & invited guest

It is your friendly neighborhood va writing this entry . actually it more of a thank you note than a blog entry but like wadever! .i would like to take this opportunity to personally thank each and everyone who came for the HSBC tree top walk , it being a public holiday and all .it really means a lot to me.

EVERYTHING about today was great -

the company
the route
the bridge
the vegetarian food ( for me at least )
the movie ( sponsored by our in house chn teacher Jessica ) TMNT mind u
the deserts ( after losing all those calories I have to put them back on how else will I maintain my figure hehehehe)

I really enjoyed myself it being my maiden walk to the tree top walk. yipee i a tree top virgin no more.... The conversation we had very great all those who were invovled would know wad I mean .- educated crap with huichen around every conversation moves a notch higher

Thank you so much ken ( th chairmeh ) ,Daniel ( myg chair meh ) smart ppl are always know as daniels, jiaty chowi, fan hanny ,hwei hweiy , kel kel , jian smartypants , ka arty farty , hui psyco , ja-si-ca & fren , fiq-o and yi ting and of cos a special thanks go to SAMUEL DANIEL who kept his complainings to a minimal.

With load of love
Signing off /toodles
.: [ d@n!eL ] :.

MYG Inter-Project Challenge Trophy 2007 Overall Champion: BKTG !!!

Dearest BKTGians!

At last, after three years of all the ‘so-near-yet-so-fars’ and waiting…
We are finally the proud and rightful winner of MYG Challenge Trophy!! =)

Yesterday’s Inter-Project Captain’s Ball Competition saw us claiming 2nd spot for the competition and eventually got BKTG crowned as the overall champion to lift the Challenge Trophy for the 1st time since its inception four/five years ago J

(FYI RO has been the challenge trophy winner back-to-back for the past three years)

On top of that of seeing BKTG becoming the new power house in the MYG volunteer sports arena, this sweet victory also shows our dynamic team-spirit and cohesiveness as a team and family!

For Choon Seng and me, this is truly a timely and wonderful occasion for both of us to gloriously “retire” and step down as your bosses…

With this achievement, both of us want to thank and dedicate this milestone in BKTG’s history to all you hunks and babes who contributed to this great success:

* Wencheng, Jianyun, Kelvin, Kah Yee, Robin, Zhuting , June, Jinrui, Esther, Simin (& Simin’s sister) – thank you for all the sweat, the spectacular jumps, smart passes, brilliant interceptions & steady catch – thanks for playing your hearts out and taking all the knocks on the courts for us! J

* Patricia, Jiat Chow, Fan Han, Daniel, Huizhen, Wendy & Kah Mun – thank you for being there to support & cheer for our players – your presence matters! J

* Daniel, Huizhen & Kah Mun – and thank you for helping out the VA Team to be the match officials that contributed to the competition’s success J

* Patricia – thank you for being our Da Jie Da and “medic”, tending to Jianyun when she was being knocked down & stretched off.

* Jiat Chow – thank for being not just our goal-catcher, but also standing faithfully behind to support our goal-catchers to ensure their safety J

* Teck Choon, Siew Peng, Glen, Claudia, Huiping, Hwei Hwei, Serene, Shuzhen, Susan, Wee Choo , Jenny , Siok Cheng, Bing Yuan, Nian Jie, Isabelle, Lily, Eleanor, Fui Kien, Dusty & Wee Sing (Elder) – thank you for being there to play for us for the past fours years – you definitely have helped to play a big part in building up the great team that we have today! J

Lastly…

Though this thanksgiving is from both of us, I want to take this opportunity to personally thank CHOON SENG my “ex” co-chairperson for being a great fellow-leader, a diligent fellow-servant, a caring big brother, a patient & loyal friend to me…. Thanks, Seng! It has certainly been one of my greatest blessings serving and growing with you for the past three good years as we go through our ups and downs at BKTG…
You’re simply wonderful, bro! J

And as a closing, Choon Seng and I would like to urge all you hunks & babes – whether the seniors or the newbies, to continue to give all your support to BKTG by rendering your service faithfully to the new committee headed by Jiat Chow & Fan Han J

Let’s make it another huaty and fruitful year for BKTG together!!

Ooooooooh HUAT AH!!


Yours sincerely
Andy & Choon Seng
(Your bosses no more :P)

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