Every Thursday is a happy day :)

Today we all gathered for another round of fun games with the boys~

After exciting rounds of charades, spot the differences, do not forget the lyrics and many more, what else could be left?

Pictionary!

We quickly divided ourselves into two groups. The name of the game (idiom!) was to guess correctly words and idioms through hints which could only be drawn out. Just thinking about it seemed challenging and difficult.

This time, we were given several options – one to four worded answers with similar points awarded respectively or idioms, which awarded five points when guessed correctly. Initially everyone was relaxed and amiable as simple words were chosen. It was very amusing to see the various drawings depicting answers like ‘Little Mermaid’ and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’!

However, as the game progressed, we were given harder keywords and a large portion of them consisted of idioms, such as “Actions speak louder than words”, “Do not count your chickens before they’ve hatched”, “Spill the beans” etc. Before long, there was a huge difference of 30 points between the two groups, so tensions were rising as both groups raced to solve the puzzles. Majority of the idioms were solved by the boys – some coolly deduced the answers while others frantically threw out words; it was a pleasant surprise!

Amazingly, at the last question, the other group caught up and thus both groups were neck to neck in points. Amidst much excitement, the game ended and the boys shared their prizes with each other.

This time it was even more heartening, because the number of boys who attended was larger than the number of volunteers present.

And after all these games, it seems that beneath their tough exteriors there lie shy, playful, active teenagers who bond together in their own special way. Let us continue to create many more lasting memories with them :)

-Xinmu