Okay, I can't believe that I wrote this. okay, lame hahaha
I felt so " Wei Da " !
Copied from the email I sent to Ms Tay, tpjc.net, Dec 2009!
Reflection on Bintan 4D3N trip: D
I have enjoyed myself during this Bintan trip. From this trip, I got to make a lot of friends from different classes. Although it was only a 4days 3 nights trip, our friendship has strengthen and I could feel a sense of unity in us. We got to know more about one another and accept one another differences. Teachers and trainers also became our friends as we are able to joke around with them.
After visiting to a less developed country, I felt that I am very lucky to be born in Singapore. Along the way from the ferry terminal to Gunung Bintan, the road was bumpy and there was no sight of big buildings, but wooden houses ,trees and grasses. The locals were all looking up at us when the bus passed by them. At that moment, I felt sad for them. For their whole life, they have to live in a place with poor facilities and low living standards. Compared to Singapore, we are so lucky and we should be thankful to the people who have governed our country these years. Singaporeans have sufficient food to eat, a clean and sheltered place to stay in and many machineries to lighten our workload. However, we took it for granted. The locals over there do not have such a good living standard.
In Bintan, there are so many kelongs. I was fascinated by the structures of the kelongs because it was so amazing. I have always wanted to see a real kelong and I got to see it in Bintan. Besides that, the seaside view was so beautiful and the water was much cleaner than Singapore. In Singapore, I could hardly see a kelong. It is a part of Singapore’s culture as Singapore started as a fishing village.
On the first day in Bintan, the first activity was to climb the Gunung Bintan hill. That was my first time. The climb was not easy. At the start, it was easy and not tiring. However, I realised I was wrong when the instructors told us that the journey has just started. At the time, I saw the steepness of the slope. It was shocking. It was so steep and the soil was wet. The wet soil added on to the difficulty. For a few times, I tried not to look back because I was so afraid that I would fall and my life would be at risk. However, the locals that led us up the hill climbed up easily, without the need to hold on to the ropes and to pull themselves up. I was amazed! When I reached the summit, I was so happy because I did it. There was a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. I thought my ‘nightmare’ was over and going down would be an easier job. However, it was not. Going down was much more difficult. For a few times, I slipped and almost fall. At first, I didn't even dare to take big steps. Along the way, I had to find rocks and roots to lock my foot to gain stability. Some of my friends have helped me along the way and they have given me support. Instructor Akarsha thought me how to walk down and I am really grateful to him. Without them, I think I would ‘cry’ J. From this experience, I have learnt how to adapt to changes and to be stronger willed as, every step determines whether I am going to reach my goal.
On the second day, the mangrove reforestation and visit to the charcoal factory was a meaningful one. The locals brought us to the mangrove and we contributed to them by helping them to plant mangrove seedlings. I felt that I could have plant more seedlings and it was quite a pity that I only planted ten seedlings. From the trip to the village, I got to know more about villagers’ lives and how they have struggled with other jobs for living, as they are prohibited from earning their income by manufacturing charcoal. It used to be their main source of income.
After the mangrove reforestation, we proceeded to the orphanage. The experience over there was very different from my previous orphanage trip to Batam. For the previous one, I went to Batam orphanage and we did not get to interact and play with the kids. All I could see was that every child rushed towards us when they saw us holding food or soft toys. However, during this Bintan trip, we are given a chance to interact and play games with the kids, which was so memorable. We laughed and sang with them. We gave the orphans soft toys and many other things. We painted their canteen too. During the campfire, they prepared a song and sang for us. At the moment, I felt like crying because it was so touching. They sang happily and I could see the smile in all of their faces. They are easily satisfied with what they have. A little gift or a game would make them happy. From this, I have learnt to be happy and satisfied with what I have and to cherish the people around me. The time spent over at the orphanage was quite short. It would be better if we could interact and play with them for longer hours.
I would never regret going for this Bintan trip because I love it. It has helped to forge a stronger bonding between the students, teachers and the trainers. Everything was so memorable and I have learnt a lot for this outdoor experience. I have learnt to treasure the relationship between me and my family, friends, teachers and many more. Without them, living would be meaningless. I would strongly recommend this trip to the new JC 1s next year.
Singapore is my homeland. Although living in Singapore could be stressful, I know that this is where I belong.
Liew Jia Qi, 09S05
I felt so " Wei Da " !
Copied from the email I sent to Ms Tay, tpjc.net, Dec 2009!
Reflection on Bintan 4D3N trip: D
I have enjoyed myself during this Bintan trip. From this trip, I got to make a lot of friends from different classes. Although it was only a 4days 3 nights trip, our friendship has strengthen and I could feel a sense of unity in us. We got to know more about one another and accept one another differences. Teachers and trainers also became our friends as we are able to joke around with them.
After visiting to a less developed country, I felt that I am very lucky to be born in Singapore. Along the way from the ferry terminal to Gunung Bintan, the road was bumpy and there was no sight of big buildings, but wooden houses ,trees and grasses. The locals were all looking up at us when the bus passed by them. At that moment, I felt sad for them. For their whole life, they have to live in a place with poor facilities and low living standards. Compared to Singapore, we are so lucky and we should be thankful to the people who have governed our country these years. Singaporeans have sufficient food to eat, a clean and sheltered place to stay in and many machineries to lighten our workload. However, we took it for granted. The locals over there do not have such a good living standard.
In Bintan, there are so many kelongs. I was fascinated by the structures of the kelongs because it was so amazing. I have always wanted to see a real kelong and I got to see it in Bintan. Besides that, the seaside view was so beautiful and the water was much cleaner than Singapore. In Singapore, I could hardly see a kelong. It is a part of Singapore’s culture as Singapore started as a fishing village.
On the first day in Bintan, the first activity was to climb the Gunung Bintan hill. That was my first time. The climb was not easy. At the start, it was easy and not tiring. However, I realised I was wrong when the instructors told us that the journey has just started. At the time, I saw the steepness of the slope. It was shocking. It was so steep and the soil was wet. The wet soil added on to the difficulty. For a few times, I tried not to look back because I was so afraid that I would fall and my life would be at risk. However, the locals that led us up the hill climbed up easily, without the need to hold on to the ropes and to pull themselves up. I was amazed! When I reached the summit, I was so happy because I did it. There was a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. I thought my ‘nightmare’ was over and going down would be an easier job. However, it was not. Going down was much more difficult. For a few times, I slipped and almost fall. At first, I didn't even dare to take big steps. Along the way, I had to find rocks and roots to lock my foot to gain stability. Some of my friends have helped me along the way and they have given me support. Instructor Akarsha thought me how to walk down and I am really grateful to him. Without them, I think I would ‘cry’ J. From this experience, I have learnt how to adapt to changes and to be stronger willed as, every step determines whether I am going to reach my goal.
On the second day, the mangrove reforestation and visit to the charcoal factory was a meaningful one. The locals brought us to the mangrove and we contributed to them by helping them to plant mangrove seedlings. I felt that I could have plant more seedlings and it was quite a pity that I only planted ten seedlings. From the trip to the village, I got to know more about villagers’ lives and how they have struggled with other jobs for living, as they are prohibited from earning their income by manufacturing charcoal. It used to be their main source of income.
After the mangrove reforestation, we proceeded to the orphanage. The experience over there was very different from my previous orphanage trip to Batam. For the previous one, I went to Batam orphanage and we did not get to interact and play with the kids. All I could see was that every child rushed towards us when they saw us holding food or soft toys. However, during this Bintan trip, we are given a chance to interact and play games with the kids, which was so memorable. We laughed and sang with them. We gave the orphans soft toys and many other things. We painted their canteen too. During the campfire, they prepared a song and sang for us. At the moment, I felt like crying because it was so touching. They sang happily and I could see the smile in all of their faces. They are easily satisfied with what they have. A little gift or a game would make them happy. From this, I have learnt to be happy and satisfied with what I have and to cherish the people around me. The time spent over at the orphanage was quite short. It would be better if we could interact and play with them for longer hours.
I would never regret going for this Bintan trip because I love it. It has helped to forge a stronger bonding between the students, teachers and the trainers. Everything was so memorable and I have learnt a lot for this outdoor experience. I have learnt to treasure the relationship between me and my family, friends, teachers and many more. Without them, living would be meaningless. I would strongly recommend this trip to the new JC 1s next year.
Singapore is my homeland. Although living in Singapore could be stressful, I know that this is where I belong.
Liew Jia Qi, 09S05
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