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LOL... I guess most of you must be thinking about the cheesy title I set up, but it does give you the nostalgic feeling dosen't it... like when your primary school teachers nag at you on it... hahas! The good 'ole times eh? But actually I wasn't about to indulge in that too much... rather I just wanted to talk about the PLTC that I had just attended and of course the fun we just had today...
Actually during the night before PLTC, my mind was washed with horrid scenes of the notorious PLTC, about how the seniors torture you, well obviously that came true, but not as worse xD (but the exaggeration=.=) But anyways, throughout the days, we had lectures after physical challenging obstacles that made us want to sleep! After that, even in the night, we had fire drill, therefore we were also stretched mentally, and most of us have not even retreive our needed sleep after the camp. But that aside, it was 100% tough, mentally and physically challenging, however on the second day, a bit of 'luxurious indulgence' did happen when we get to play games, which were indeed unique. First of all, there was the self reliance training, where we had to force ourselves through these tyres and there after, in the next part of the course, we had to swing like wild monkeys across tyres to finish half of the 'race'. Then, came the most exciting part, we had to climb up this sort of rope ladder, then go down a slide!! A real water slide in the middle of camp! (woots! it sure was a surprise) but most of us who were wearing white, were soon forced to join brown house after we splashed into the waters, but who cares?! We had fun, which matters, considering after the mentally challenging days.
Then later came the sweetness of graduation. (I guess I did skip a lot of the painful bits, but the bottom line is that we did had a lot of pressure before arriving on the 'heavenly' third day). Actually the third day passed rather fast, right after our torturous morning, we were rewarded with our certificate! The one we have been putting and slaving our guts out in order to get. It was rather worth it I must say, considering the joyous and exciting times we had. Although the weight balance still tilts towards the 'pain' side, I believe most of us were excitedly happy once we got our certs! We immediately jumped for joy, and many of us quickly leaved the campsite... It does seem like a fairytale, dosen't it... we eventually survived and forced our way through... hahas!
Okay... enough of that ba... The next event actually was today at TJC, where a few of us (actually 12) went to MardiGras to see a funfair and see how the leaders plan the programme. It was seriously an eye-opener... considering the amazing school spirit they have, in organizing such a big event! Actually MardiGras is a carnival, that TJC planned. It invovled a whole school effort, so I believe they were really joyous when they pulled it off. At first, when a few of us went, (this included... Lyndon, She-ler, Brigette Ho, Carina, Hafizah, Farhanah and me) it was rather calm, but of course many were already in their funky costumes... but it was shocking when we saw like pirates, mexicans... and many more dressed up in order to liven up the spirit! This totally elevated the atmosphere when the carnival actually started. Many people were already screaming their heads off, when they saw their friends on stage or in the parade. But before the carnival started, we were rudely 'awoken' (in a good way, like a surprise) when Harley Davidson motorbikes came storming in onto the school track!! Then we saw many of the decorations, which hinted that they did indeed spend a lot of money. I must say I was really impressed, since many people had to cooperate in order to carry out the event successfully.
So... once the carnival kicked off with the parade, the spirit really liven up with music filling the air, people screaming, the fresh cool breeze blowing and the MC trying to get everyone's attention. Thereafter, the spirit never died out throughout the carnival, not even once. Everyone was having a great time, popping in and out of the many mini-events going around the school. There were drama performances, rock bands, wu shu displays, singing and many more, all showcasing the special talents their students have. It was really a great way since the venues really blend in with the performances too, enhancing its speciality. By the way, cause they had many activities going on at once, many of us could not attend and view all the performances, yet however, it provided a great variety to suit the likes of the visitors. Then on the way, the others came!! Hurrah! *Spirit up!* (Btw they were: Changfeng, Waqiu, Brigette Ong, Amira and Jessica) Anyways, we literally spent our time snaking through the crowd to take in the ambience and performances which TJC had oozing out through the carnival. And even their MCs also are so natural that they can talk and play with you even on stage! Its like their scripts are not even useful! But in a way, it was good, showing that every single person participating and displaying an event, were suited well for it. Literally, I believe many of the others were probably mesmerized (maybe not so exaggerating, but almost there!! xD) Thereafter, we met Mr Liu that reviewed all of the views we had, so we could learn more from our outward exposure at the carnival.
I guess now that I have been praising their school, I seem like I am crazy about them... Actually I am, but of course in the terms that they can organize things very well, to cooperate. However of course we do not know how much work they did. (I bet a lot! They probably had to plan for a few months to come up with something that could have been carried out so flawlessly) But oh wells, I guess the terms still stand, that the sweetness after the bitterness is always the better choice, be it being in school, or in the harsh outside world. I guess now I have to go and thank my teacher for saying that, even if it was cheesy!!
*P.S. Sry I can't upload any photos.. cuz they turn out on the top rather than on the bottom which i had planned it to be... lols so sry!*