Random Picture of the Day - #10

"Some make you ponder, others take your breath away and the rest just for laughs."

Credits to Colin for forwarding me the email. And thanks for making me laugh.

Passion

Many people have asked me "Do you get paid in scouts ?"
My reply would be "Even if I was offered to be paid, I would reject it. Getting paid in scouting takes away the whole meaning of scouting."

And I realise that in many instances we do things not for economics gains, not because someone told us to do it nor we do it for recognition. Instead we do some things purely for passion.

Another example is when I was Sports EXCO of the A-Levels Student Council. We were not paid, in fact we had to use some of our own expenses to carry out our jobs. I believe that what I gained from these experiences were much more than economic gains. I learned so much from them, made new friends, encountered new challenges, managed to help some people and most of all have fun.

I Remember It Well

"Daddy what is the most expensive car in the world ?"
"That would probably be a limousine, son."
"Daddy when I grow up I will buy you a limousine"

About 14 years ago my daddy worked overseas thus I did not see him that often. One time he was about to leave overseas again after being back for some time. I was in kindergarten then. I wanted to send him off to the airport to say goodbye. I wanted to spend a little more time with my daddy. But I had classes that day and daddy didn't want me to miss it. I was crying because daddy didn't let me send him off to the airport.

"Why can't I go with you to the airport ?"
Daddy kneeled down to my level and said "Because you have to go to school and become somebody important."
"You have to become somebody important so that you can buy daddy a limousine, remember ?"

I went to class that day. I still have not bought a limousine for my daddy yet. But I am working hard to become someone important to fulfill the promise.

Daddy and I during my 6th birthday.

30 Years On

When I was a little boy, my daddy was (and still is !) a huge inspiration to me. He was everything I wanted to be. One of that thing is to become a King's Scout. He would tell me all his stories about when he was a scout; how his scoutmaster treated him, all the challenges he faced, all the camps, all the hikes and so on. That was how I was inspired to achieve my King's Scout Award.

Despite all this, my daddy never insisted on me achieving the King's Scout Award. It was something I wanted for myself. Something I need to get so I could be one step closer to what he is. Throughout my scouting life, my daddy and my mummy could not be more supportive of me. They would happily bring me to camps with the boot stuffed with my equipment, pick me up after camp with a smile even though I stink like mad. When I finished my King's Scout Standardization (the last stage of the King's Scout Award), my daddy said to me " I am proud of you son." That same day I returned home to my mummy and she too had a huge smile on her face.

I just want to say here thank you for all your support mummy and daddy. I am doing my best and I hope I make you happy in my very own way. To my sister Amelia, the baton is passed on to you now. It is your turn to run this journey, however you may want to run it.

Daddy and I in our respective King's Scout uniforms.

Top East Toga 2009

Last night was Top East Toga. A featured event in the Bruce calender. What do we do ? We dress up in togas and party it up in narrow hallways of Top East. The theme this year is Romans & Barbarians. Although some fool stole some of my alcohol during the night, it was an incredible night of song, dance, drink and socialising.

Here in Bruce, we truly do.


Tony and I.


Joel the Barbarian.


Barbarians kill Romans. Jess and Oli.


Kiralee, Alyce and Hannah with the beer bong.


Tony, John, Joel and Phil. We were singing Number 2. A song to scull.


We make staffs out of beer cans too.

Jimmy Criticos.


AJ and I.


Roo, Aiko and I.


The hallway of Top East.


Togas, togas and more togas.

A further testament to how *boring* Canberra is.

Random Picture of The Day - #9

"Some make you ponder, others take your breath away and the rest just for laughs."

And you thought you saw it all. Indeed the world has many wonders to offer.
Credits to National Geoographic and Sergio Brant Rocha.