Back from camp

The back ache has finally struck - the after-effects of Camp Transformation 2008.

You see, we had this interesting game where we pushed people beyond their limits by making them do a modified deathcrawl (clip below from the movie 'Facing the Giants') for an hour and a half. I don't have pictures of what we actually did, but I was one of the guys below and boy, does my back ache now.



Still, this was an opportunity not to let go of, because simply, the game is not so much physical as it is mental. One brother told me after the game: "I wanted to give up and just walk away because it was so painful. But then I looked at the person next to me and he looked to be in more pain than me, and if I gave up I would let the entire team down." Then he wept. There are few things better for building brotherhood.

On a lighter note, I have to be thankful for Yow Looi and Adam's kind advice and counsel throughout the camp. Many, many times difficult decisions had to be made and without their solid perspectives, we might have made the wrong ones.

If I thought I was tired, you should have seen Yow Looi right after the camp:

The "Guess what am I coming as?" game

Coming up this week is... Camp Transformation 2008: BigGER Camp.

That's right, about 150 young people and I will be heading down to Port Dickson for five days and four nights in what looks to be a very, very packed programme. Still, I look forward to this to be a good time of spiritual refreshment.

What's more, I've recently started constructing my costume and hope to finish it by tomorrow night. The theme's Sci-Fi night, but I doubt anyone would be able to guess what I'm coming as. Anyone? Clue: I've scrapped the Anakin Skywalker idea. And see below:

Come. For. BigGER. Camp.

This ad for my Church's Youth Camp Transformation 2008 was done by the amazingly talented Yvonne Yong:



That's right, this is an advertisement! We're having a splendid Youth Camp where we will be doing all sorts of fun youth things and acitivities that really challenge and build character. Must not forget, there will be liberal teaching from the Bible.

The details:

Date: 30 May - 3 June
Venue: Eagle Ranch Resort, Port Dickson
Cost: Just RM 120!!! (For Students) If you're working, add RM 15.

That's right! Only RM 120 for 5 days and 4 nights at a Resort! Facilities include paintball, horseback riding, archery, jungle trekking, a football field, swimming pool, basketball court, beach volleyball and more!

Wanna come? Ask me. :)