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Sunday, April 18, 2010

My Personal Recount - Huda

In February, I found out that I was in Girl Guides’ for my CCA. At first, I was truly disappointed as Guides’ was my last choice. I cried and thought of whether i should appeal out of the CCA. From my perception, Uniform Groups are very tough and commanding. Nevertheless, I decided to give Guides’ a try.
On the first day of the CCA, we had orientation. During orientation, we got to know the seniors better. They also made us bond together among the other Sec Ones. I was hyped up as i thought that it looked FUN. During orientation we mostly played games. But then, the seniors told us that this is not what they usually do during Guides’.

During the next session of Guides’, we started to do foot drills, physical trainings, and learn how to do the knots and lashings. The knots and lashings were a bit confusing, as the seniors went quite too fast. However, after they taught us as a whole level, they went to each particular group to teach us personally. After that, we were much more clearer of the method of tying the knots and lashings.

Then, we were supposed to go to the area behind the classes for foot drills. I was quite curious on what foot drills are as almost all the seniors look forward to it. But then, the first time I did foot drills, i did not like it at all. It was tiring as we had to stand under the Sun.

But then, as time passed by and when we did more foot drills, i learnt to love it as I got to reflect on myself during foot drills. Besides, foot drills teach us to persevere as we have to stand under the hot sun and listen to the seniors scolding us. They kept on saying about our postures. “Chins up, back straight! How many times must we repeat this?” It was very tiring and they also said that they were very disappointed in us, as we don’t persevere. But soon, we got better and better in it, and one day, i hope that they will be proud of us.

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My most memorable time was when I went to Beijing. I was in Primary Five then. It was the first time I sat on the aeroplane by myself. I was very excited, but at that time in Beijing, it was at sixteen degrees. As such, we have to wear our coat to keep warm. The airport in Beijing was much more different then Singapore but also very nice. We went to Beijing’s famous restaurant to have our dinner and to our surprise, they actually served French fries after all the dishes. It was also the first time I stayed in the hotel with my friend. As we were very excited about what we were going to do the next day, we couldn’t sleep, and by the time we slept, it was already very late. The following days, we went to the different famous places and the guide was describing about the long history of Beijing and many more.

Finally, the day came where we went to climb the Great Wall of China. It was really thrilling. The stairs were not as even as we thought it was, some were high and some were low. There was a tourist that requested that I take a picture for them; I was taken aback but finally accepted their request. The steps were so uneven that I have to literally climb on all fours. After some hard work, we finally finished. All of us were overwhelmed with accomplishment. At about midnight, we boarded the plane with reluctance. We could not bear to leave the place, but we bid the place farewell and finally got back to Singapore.

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Personal Recount- Mabel

Two weeks ago, I went to a birthday party celebrating my friend, Jarinda’s birthday. It was held at the barbeque pit near block 645 in Yishun, near my home. The area was clean when I arrived there at 1.25pm; probably it was cleaned up by Jarinda’s aunts earlier on. On arrival, I wished her “Happy Birthday!” and gave her my present which I prepared months ago.

As I realized that there was no time to waste(I was supposed to help out with transporting the food and filling up the water balloons), I hurried from place to place to help out while her aunts were busy with the decorations.

Finally, as friends started streaming in, all preparations were almost done. Beaming smiles were seen on everyone’s faces as we looked at the crowd delightfully. Soon, the games began and Jarinda’s third aunt taught us the rules of those games and we began having fun! The losers were thrown with water bombs and everyone had lots of fun.

However, when a boy, Glenn, lost, he was mocked and teased by a few friends and got agitated. Infuriated and hurt by their words, he stormed off as tears rolled down his beetroot red cheeks. Spirits were dampened as the whole joyful atmosphere became a solemn one. The birthday girl, well-known for cheering people up, went chasing after Glenn, as guilt struck on those who made comments about him. They joined Jarinda and caught up with Glenn who after much apology and persuasion, agreed to go back to the party for more fun.

After the games, we chatted in our cliques and played other mini games till the cake arrived and we did just the same as how everyone would celebrate their birthday: singing the birthday song, cutting the cake, taking of pictures and finally, eat the cake!

Finally after the cake-cutting ceremony, most of the guests went home while a few of us remained. Feeling bored, we decided to go to Yishun Park where there were swings and we could have fun. Before leaving the party for home at 9.20pm, I got Jarinda to open my present, and that brimming smile on her face certainly told me that I have bought the right gift, the soft toy she had really wanted for months.

This party was indeed a one worth remembrance, with every particular incident etched deeply in my mind.

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Two week before school ends (ended), I went overseas to Japan . It was disappointing to leave, for by the time I reach back Singapore, it would be the last day. I had fun during my overseas trip and got updates from my friend. Before I went (for the trip), we actually had a captain’s ball competition. I had to withdraw from my team but no one wanted to replace me. Thus, we lost on the next round of game. With that, only one team managed to go to the final. It was disappointing for my team. Since there was (were) still some days left, I played with the team that was going to the final (got into the finals). It was one of the memorable moments as we trained together even after we lose (lost) and swap (swapped) team members to challenge with other classes as practice. “We won first!”My friend shouted at me the moment I called her .
The last day at Japan, I was very happy. I am finally able to meet my friends. I tried to sleep in the plane but only managed a two hours sleep. I arrived at around 2am, but, by the time I reached home it was already 2.30am. I set my alarm to 6 to get up just in time for school.
I woke up late at nine in the morning as I overslept and got ready for school .I entered my school during recess time and went straight for my friends. But I was shocked to hear that my good friend had gone to Malaysia one day before I came back and she won’t be back till we get our results. But the day ended wonderfully as we played truth or dare .

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