Post-camp

Blogging this after a five day camp at Carey Island. What can I say? Place was beautiful, more than enough to eat, quality company, interesting programme pulled off by my sponsors. Perhaps, I went to this camp this year round with the mindset that I would give my best participation, and that is why I enjoyed it far better than the previous one. The first two days were meaningful and typical of a camp but starting with the third day there was a sharp increase in stress and activities. totally occupied from the moment you wake rightttt till the time you get into bed. This camp is especially meaningful as compared to the previous one as it led me to think of alot of things about myself. It made me ponder on my strengths and weaknesses. Made me appreciate the good within me but at the same time, made me realise that there is still plenty of room for improvement. Dont wanna sound like a blogging cliche, but I found myself discovering more about myself in this camo.

- This camp made me wonder if I am satisfied with where I am heading in life.

- It made me realise that no man is an island. We can never work alone. Even if we can, teamwork makes things so much more possible.

- I realise that there are so many more people, just as competitive as me, and probably that much more better than me. And because of that, I must always be humble, and continue to strive for the infinite betterment (even if it doesnt truly exist).

- The gift of talking and socialising is very important if you want to succeed in life. I really really need to learn to smile more. Smiling may seem easy for some people, but it isnt for me. It isnt because I want to project some cool arrogant image. I am really just THAT shy to smile and look at people sometimes. Not saying it is a good thing, it's something I really need to improve on. Must remember to smile and look at everyone in the eye, even if they are a stranger!

- One of the workshop sessions which measured my weight and other stuff made me learn that I have a reasonably hot body, even if it isnt a sizzling hot one. *Dont laugh, seriously...*

- Visiting the shelter for special children made me feel grateful to be blessed with a perfect set of limbs and brains.

- Seeing so many people who can speak better than me in public has inspired and motivated me to continue working on my ability to speak in public.

- Being able to write up an article on my own in one hour made me realise that everybody has different talents and different ways of expressing themselves. Some people might speak with much charisma, but I can definitely write just as well, even if i may not speak as well.

There's just so much to learn in this world. I could go on and on about how the camp was.. but I am really exhausted right now.

And to add on to it all, I still have so many things to sort out. ALSA International Conference begins on the 10th right up to the 17th February, classes commence on the 13th, medical and dental appointments all coinciding about the same time.

I wonder when I will ever get my rest, but if there is anything I have learnt from the camp, most things can be done if you have the faith that it will happen. So here's to applying what I have learnt into real life!