And they say, "save the best for last"

This camp has been a blast, everything falling into place so perfectly. The best partner, the best group, the best comm. I don't know what else I could ask for aside for the hope that this family feeling and attitude will continue one in Hi club and its generation to come.

As for myself, I've learnt much too.

Reliance.

Partnership has always been a major issue for me. I dread the moments I have to work with a partner such as performance, and other task. I have my own perspectives and depth at the way I do things, and I understandably know the difficulty and frustration I often give my partners due to the way I work. I much enjoyed the moment during Famine Camp when I was the sole facilitator of the group, without the need to worry whether I'm over dominating my partner, or that I'm being insensitive to their needs.

It's quite the same for this camp. My past experience as a GL and the failure I was to my previous partners. However, my first encounter of working together with her somehow gave me a different feel from most of my previous partner, someone who was willing to stand on equal grounds with me.

There's so much I'm thankful to her for. JS if you're reading, this is for you =) I love the way how's you're always so bubbly with a smile, forever laughing and making everyone else laugh as well. For your buay hiao bai -ness and how you need to dig your ears or cut hair because you hear the wrong words half of the time. I really appreciate your straightforwardness, yet with a personal touch. The constant support you given somehow made me feel there was someone I could rely on, something I haven’t felt for a really really long time. Your reliability, depth and your ability taught me how to trust, to let go of the need of having to always be in control. And I love how I actually dare to let you do the things I'd rather do myself to get it well done, and seeing how you do it so perfectly in your own ways too. I'd loved hearing your ideas and thoughts whenever you expressed them, and I wished I sought your counsel more. You make people feel safe, and I able to find comfort behind you. The way you reach out to the campers, being there with and for them, especially for song signing. Seeing them improve under your watch and guidance, your heart in caring for the people around you has touched me. Sorry for the two nights I left you and the group waiting, and sorry for the times I did things without you. Thank you for your full support even when I make mistakes.

Jing Shan, thank you for being my partner and allowing me to experience so much. You make an awesomely good GL and you're the best GL partner I could ever ask for.

And really, to my most awesome group, I don’t know what else to say. From the very first day, how they stuck together, filled with enthusiasm. Looking out for one another with synchronized teamwork in all the activities. A heart that is ready to learn, both for sign language and values. Your determination and perseverance in keeping up with signing. It has been a great joy to watch you all grow and improve so tremendously. And of how you deserved every piece of the final puzzle.

And thank you all for the special effort to write those heartwarming notes. I'm really touched and kinda teared a bit. Thank you for all that appreciation, it really means a lot to me. I'm glad to have been a good GL to the group and being able to pass on my experiences and signings.

I'm happy to be able to share this tender first camp with every one of you, and I hope that you all will find more in the time to come. I'll be watching you all from wherever I am. And here's the Clover's song specially dedicated to Jing Shan firstly, and then to the awesome people of Clover.

cause without you here, I'm the loser of the year

Labels: camp, hi club, memories

And they say, "save the best for last"

This camp has been a blast, everything falling into place so perfectly. The best partner, the best group, the best comm. I don't know what else I could ask for aside for the hope that this family feeling and attitude will continue one in Hi club and its generation to come.

As for myself, I've learnt much too.

Reliance.

Partnership has always been a major issue for me. I dread the moments I have to work with a partner such as performance, and other task. I have my own perspectives and depth at the way I do things, and I understandably know the difficulty and frustration I often give my partners due to the way I work. I much enjoyed the moment during Famine Camp when I was the sole facilitator of the group, without the need to worry whether I'm over dominating my partner, or that I'm being insensitive to their needs.

It's quite the same for this camp. My past experience as a GL and the failure I was to my previous partners. However, my first encounter of working together with her somehow gave me a different feel from most of my previous partner, someone who was willing to stand on equal grounds with me.

There's so much I'm thankful to her for. JS if you're reading, this is for you =) I love the way how's you're always so bubbly with a smile, forever laughing and making everyone else laugh as well. For your buay hiao bai -ness and how you need to dig your ears or cut hair because you hear the wrong words half of the time. I really appreciate your straightforwardness, yet with a personal touch. The constant support you given somehow made me feel there was someone I could rely on, something I haven’t felt for a really really long time. Your reliability, depth and your ability taught me how to trust, to let go of the need of having to always be in control. And I love how I actually dare to let you do the things I'd rather do myself to get it well done, and seeing how you do it so perfectly in your own ways too. I'd loved hearing your ideas and thoughts whenever you expressed them, and I wished I sought your counsel more. You make people feel safe, and I able to find comfort behind you. The way you reach out to the campers, being there with and for them, especially for song signing. Seeing them improve under your watch and guidance, your heart in caring for the people around you has touched me. Sorry for the two nights I left you and the group waiting, and sorry for the times I did things without you. Thank you for your full support even when I make mistakes.

Jing Shan, thank you for being my partner and allowing me to experience so much. You make an awesomely good GL and you're the best GL partner I could ever ask for.

And really, to my most awesome group, I don’t know what else to say. From the very first day, how they stuck together, filled with enthusiasm. Looking out for one another with synchronized teamwork in all the activities. A heart that is ready to learn, both for sign language and values. Your determination and perseverance in keeping up with signing. It has been a great joy to watch you all grow and improve so tremendously. And of how you deserved every piece of the final puzzle.

And thank you all for the special effort to write those heartwarming notes. I'm really touched and kinda teared a bit. Thank you for all that appreciation, it really means a lot to me. I'm glad to have been a good GL to the group and being able to pass on my experiences and signings.

I'm happy to be able to share this tender first camp with every one of you, and I hope that you all will find more in the time to come. I'll be watching you all from wherever I am. And here's the Clover's song specially dedicated to Jing Shan firstly, and then to the awesome people of Clover.

cause without you here, I'm the loser of the year

Labels: camp, hi club, memories