We all stepped into Ngee Ann Pri with a common goal I'm sure -- to make this Survival Camp a success! Be it the committee, counsellors, logistics, and everyone else who were involved in one way or another.

I felt like a _____ (its beyond description!) - with two primary one kids, one whiny girl, two dreamy boys, one boy with a mind of his own (thankfully there were a few normal ones too haha) - 8 children who have their strengths and weaknesses, and needed attention to correct the wrong, needed that special touch to develop the potential or open that door within them.

Titus, it was really a love-hate relationship for the 4 days. I wonder how you'll respond to me next time I see you in church after so much scolding. Our dearest friend of Delta 4, the mop, comes to visit EVERY meal time. You spills your drinks 408649 a day, talks 243094 words a minute, asks 489520 'whys' in an hour, went 'missing' 4382590 a day. A P5 boy commented "Jie Jie, he very noisy leh!" You're always found loitering around the vending machines too. If you can eat as fast as you talks, that would be really great. You eat slower than a snail really! You are an intelligent and adventurous boy. "Why do we have to be blindfolded?" "Why do we have to report at this time? At this place?" "Why do we have to do a cheer? Sing a song?" "Why is that green leaf on the floor?" "Why is the sky blue?" "Why do algaes grow?" Everything was why why why.. I learnt not to stifle a kid's curiosity, but ometimes your questions really made me speechless. I didn't know what to answer you! But boy, you're one I scolded the most in the group did you realise? You're like a little monkey! Well, but Jie Jie still love you because you're special to me :)

Charmaine, you're the princess girl to everyone. You're so adorable that everyone just had to show you a little more attention and love. Well, I tried not to be bias!

Ni Hui, your 'chilli padiness', whines and rolling of eyes made you the special girl to me :) Your eyes always sparkle with acts of mischief, yet your innocence still radiates from within.

Hamirul's long eye lashes, huge round eyes, chubby cheeks, dreamy personality, made him more adorable than ever! Yet, the dreamy part makes me feel like dying too! You're a really sweet boy :)

Nazry, you've the potential in you to be an influential someone, make good use of it. The natural leader among all, our cheer captain as well :) Beneath the seemingly rude and rebellious behavior, there is this gentle and sensitive side of you. I knew right there scolding would definitely not work for you, perhaps you get lots of them at home or in school. You know whats right and whats wrong, you just needed someone to affirm and encourage you. I hope we have been a source of encouragement to you :)

Kok Kuang, I never knew a big boy like you can get homesick, but you're a strong boy, you overcomed that! Thanks for being a big brother and taking care of Titus and looking out for him throughout all the activities. Started off with great reluctance I'm sure? But eventually grew to love this responsibility :)

Rafina and Clarissa, you girls have been quiet, hope you don't feel that you've been forgotten? You girls really helped to take care of Charmaine and Ni Hui, and you did a great job!

Thanks Priscilla, Felicia and Kendrick! You guys are really really great assistant! Especially Pris, you're one amazing girl! Takes initiative and is very resonsible indeed! You guys have been so proactive in everything, really amazing! Sky and Mingyi, you guys are great too! Your overwhelming enthusiasm and passion were really much needed and appreciated!

I tried not to be biased towards anyone, especially Titus I must say. Titus, I didn't want you to feel that you're more special than the rest, or the rest to think that you're more special than them -- though you have always been to me. I didn't allow the other kor kors and jie jies (sorry ben and sky!) to be especially affectionate towards you as well. I don't know if I did right, this was the first time I really felt like I was fair to the children. But perhaps, it has been unfair to them? They could have needed more affection, love and touch.. One area I need to ponder about, or perhaps someone would like to enlighten?

It was a new experience being a counsellor in this kinda context, a good experience definitely. Many areas of improvements though, next time gonna be better! I never knew I could scold so much in a day.. Strangely, I felt old as the camp starts.. It takes so much effort to garner all the zeal to excite you kids!

Well, above all else, God made it all possible :) !