Wednesday, June 18

just came back from tripod camp today...although i fell sick in the duration of this camp, but i'm thankful for the many things which happen...

I've been looking forward to this camp not only because its a break from school activities but also an opportunity to engage myself with 'meaningful', purposeful activities with students, something which I've always find myself interested in. Although I was sicj, I insisted in fulfilling my role as a facilitator and attend the camp. I'm really thankful for my group members this time round. It didn't take much effort of mine to get them to bond together and I'm really glad to see the initially quieter ones having fun and being more engaged towards the end of the camp and seeing the group transit from strangers to friends.

There was a moment on Tuesday night when I saw the group teasing one another, my heart warmed and a thought came that they are the reason why I want to volunteer as a facilitator for this camp and the reason for me insisting on wanting to stay through this camp although I wasn't feeling well. Although I would say there was a strong attachment to any students as compared to past experiences, but there was continued passion for the works I've been doing. I appreciate being in the more mature group of people in the camp for I find myself in a better position to provide the care and advice these youths need.

Another result of this camp which was memorable to me was how it has allowed me to spend more with lance and know him in a deeper level. I felt there as a breakthrough in our brotherly ties. Personally, up till the camp, I've always felt there was more to lance which I've yet to know, but through many sharing, I've got to know this deeper side of lance. I guess we are now comfortable with sharing with one another about more issues. I thank God for putting in place these intentional opportunities for us to interact...

will be back to sch to continue on rag stuff and some prep work before scamp next week..kept busy but am enjoying the process!

jel; 11:10 pm