Mt Ophir the second
Back from Mt Ophir.
It was a freaking good trip!!! hahaz... :D
Nevermind the sweat. Nevermind the tears. Nevermind the pain and scracthes. Cause we ALL made it!!!
Yeah, was glad that everyone made it there and back safely. Surely there were hiccups along the way but then, which activity or expedition doesn't?
I am tired now. Lethargic and sleepy. But I just can't wait for tomorrow to write these stuff down.
It was the FIRST time in my history that the teachers and CLTs (plus the medic and Mdm Chan) actually had a pretty good relationship and solid teamwork! WOHOO!!!
I really am happy about it. Thinking of those times we just exchange jokes with one another makes me feel that the impossible had just happened. And the best thing was that on that night, we thrash things out. No hard feelings. And each one of us receive the comments and feedbacks with open hearts and minds. We being civilised people talk things out and discuss it man to man. All of us agree that till now, the relationship between CLTs and teacher officers should be improved and the West District Mount Ophir Phase 3(September) Expedition had just proven that its possible. So yes. Hopefully, this tradition of having good relationship will be passed on from time to time or rather, from activity to activity.
Secondly, I'm kinda sad Mdm Chan, our Customer Service Officer (CSO) had left. She is really fantastic but then the problems we are having in NCC are just too much. Its sickening.
For this trip, the cadets have been great too. Maybe there are a few rascals and attitude-giving cadets but then I feel it's just normal. Some are really self-motivated and most displayed magnificent teamwork to the extent of proving that gigantic-sized people are able to make it to the top. Truthfully speaking, the first time I saw the cadets that Monday night, I was prepared mentally that some MIGHT not be able to make it. What more, on Tuesday when we did the obstacle course, some had difficulty overcoming them. But lo and behold, WE made it. Its simple as that. WE MADE IT. There wasn't a need for record breaking timing what-so-ever.
So yeah, 90% of the trip was good.It is indeed a trip that I had enjoyed most so far. The team dynamics was unexpectedly good.
Just as a record I shall now declare the other portion of the 10% in brief.
1. The breakfast for the first day i.e the day when we set off from Hq, was bloody late. I was scolding all sorts of vulgarities inside my head. It was a bad way to start the day. And it feels even worse when you just can't do anything about it. It makes me feel sometimes that NCC should just f off...
2. Smoking cadets. I need not elaborate more. But we did tackle the main problem.
3. Evil spirits. I was definitely more than irritated and angry when it disturbed the cadets. And what's worse was I couldn't do anything about it. I should have been disciplined enough to conduct my prayers and seek for protection. Damn. You will feel the heavy responsibility for the well-being of the cadets when you become a CLT. We are responsible for their safety and yet we CANNOT pamper them. That's the tough part.
4. Rubbish. WTF? Can't they (the districts responsible for it) just throw the reubbish bags at the proper designated area? It is just a couple of hundred more meters and yet you guys can't do it? Already the name of NCC is being tarnished from incident to incident and yet you guys comtributed more to it... Haiz...
Yep...that's the main stuff...
When we reached Jurong Point just now, it was a relief. Had dinner with the Kranji cadets and the other CLTs. It was short yet fun. When I stepped down from the bus, saw my EVO car...okay..its nit mine but yar...a cool EVO car...hahaz...after which I suddenly spotted so many chio bus...I was surprised....haha...
Whatever it is a good end to a good trip.
And thanks Mdm Chan for the t-shirts. Thanks a lot.
::: 81 minds. 1 goal. THE summit. :::
It was a freaking good trip!!! hahaz... :D
Nevermind the sweat. Nevermind the tears. Nevermind the pain and scracthes. Cause we ALL made it!!!
Yeah, was glad that everyone made it there and back safely. Surely there were hiccups along the way but then, which activity or expedition doesn't?
I am tired now. Lethargic and sleepy. But I just can't wait for tomorrow to write these stuff down.
It was the FIRST time in my history that the teachers and CLTs (plus the medic and Mdm Chan) actually had a pretty good relationship and solid teamwork! WOHOO!!!
I really am happy about it. Thinking of those times we just exchange jokes with one another makes me feel that the impossible had just happened. And the best thing was that on that night, we thrash things out. No hard feelings. And each one of us receive the comments and feedbacks with open hearts and minds. We being civilised people talk things out and discuss it man to man. All of us agree that till now, the relationship between CLTs and teacher officers should be improved and the West District Mount Ophir Phase 3(September) Expedition had just proven that its possible. So yes. Hopefully, this tradition of having good relationship will be passed on from time to time or rather, from activity to activity.
Secondly, I'm kinda sad Mdm Chan, our Customer Service Officer (CSO) had left. She is really fantastic but then the problems we are having in NCC are just too much. Its sickening.
For this trip, the cadets have been great too. Maybe there are a few rascals and attitude-giving cadets but then I feel it's just normal. Some are really self-motivated and most displayed magnificent teamwork to the extent of proving that gigantic-sized people are able to make it to the top. Truthfully speaking, the first time I saw the cadets that Monday night, I was prepared mentally that some MIGHT not be able to make it. What more, on Tuesday when we did the obstacle course, some had difficulty overcoming them. But lo and behold, WE made it. Its simple as that. WE MADE IT. There wasn't a need for record breaking timing what-so-ever.
So yeah, 90% of the trip was good.It is indeed a trip that I had enjoyed most so far. The team dynamics was unexpectedly good.
Just as a record I shall now declare the other portion of the 10% in brief.
1. The breakfast for the first day i.e the day when we set off from Hq, was bloody late. I was scolding all sorts of vulgarities inside my head. It was a bad way to start the day. And it feels even worse when you just can't do anything about it. It makes me feel sometimes that NCC should just f off...
2. Smoking cadets. I need not elaborate more. But we did tackle the main problem.
3. Evil spirits. I was definitely more than irritated and angry when it disturbed the cadets. And what's worse was I couldn't do anything about it. I should have been disciplined enough to conduct my prayers and seek for protection. Damn. You will feel the heavy responsibility for the well-being of the cadets when you become a CLT. We are responsible for their safety and yet we CANNOT pamper them. That's the tough part.
4. Rubbish. WTF? Can't they (the districts responsible for it) just throw the reubbish bags at the proper designated area? It is just a couple of hundred more meters and yet you guys can't do it? Already the name of NCC is being tarnished from incident to incident and yet you guys comtributed more to it... Haiz...
Yep...that's the main stuff...
When we reached Jurong Point just now, it was a relief. Had dinner with the Kranji cadets and the other CLTs. It was short yet fun. When I stepped down from the bus, saw my EVO car...okay..its nit mine but yar...a cool EVO car...hahaz...after which I suddenly spotted so many chio bus...I was surprised....haha...
Whatever it is a good end to a good trip.
And thanks Mdm Chan for the t-shirts. Thanks a lot.
::: 81 minds. 1 goal. THE summit. :::