A small reflection for Session No. 1

I agree with you that there seems to be too little boys who turned up for the sessions. The numbers of volunteers way outnumber the boys. As for the session, i don't have much complaints abt it. It's the first session and it is inevitable that everyone feels a little awkward with each other. A point to note is that the volunteers tend to be with their own clique while the boys remain with their friends as well. Hence, it's important that we should mix around more instead of just being with our own clique. I'm also very heartened to find that the boys are pretty cheerful, lively and outspoken despite their circumstances in life. It's very good inspiration!

~Mark~

First Official Session

Finally went for the first session after all the clearance and waiting, got to interact with the boys for the first time on Thursday. Although we only did a few games, I guess it was a totally new experience for most of the new volunteers. Also, kudos to ZX for managing such a “huge crowd”. We played some simple introduction games and that took up most of the night. The boys were pretty funny and it was interesting mixing around with them. Had a pretty enjoyable night and looking forward to many more :)

~A short Entry~

By: Darren

281010: Origami

This Thursday for session, we taught the boys how to fold paper flowers for the new volunteers coming in. At first they were very bored and said they didn't like it but eventually as the session progressed, they got so into folding and decorating it they didn't want to leave! The officer even had to chase them back to their rooms. Too bad we didn't have enough colored paper for them haha. They were really creative, one boy even folded a heart with the extra paper and put it in the centre of the flower. You guys can see some of the flowers we took pictures of below (:

- Random lame joke -

Me: Zhengxin, what kind of flowers are these?

Zx: (In a very serious tone) Oh this one ah.. This one.. Idk.

Me: -.- You are the one who went to research how to fold it!

- end of lame joke -

Youth BBQ!

Hi everyone! Strange arh, i haven't even attended one youth session and now i'm blogging for u all! Supposed to have introductory talk this week but was postponed...spoil my enthusiasm to come lor! :D So freshies have to hold your horses! One more week to step into the Boy's Home. Haha!

Ok, back to the main topic. Youth had an great BBQ evening on 21 Oct 2010 at the beautiful HomeTeam NS Pasir Ris chalet! All volunteers are full of smiles(foc dinner mah...) while interacting with each other, especially between the seniors and freshies. It all started with team bonding games masterminded by our big boss Terren which includes Don't forget the lyrics! The game program impressed everyone but the lyrics appear to be too easy for all the ktv maniacs in RSP Youth! Even though for those who don't sing, they were treated to some sweet singing by our cohort of ktv singers among RSP Youth.

Then of course comes the dinner! We were fortunate to have kind-hearted BLK D guys volunteering to BBQ the food for the rest! *applause* We need this type of people in rsp youth! Mingle-ing between volunteers started, of course with gossips and scandals flying around! Hopefully the gossips did not hurt anyone feelings! :xThis photo is not about the 2 girls...but to appreciate the effort by the chefs in the background!

BLK D ROCKS!

While volunteers are starting to leave the party, 7 heroes decided to stay overnight to have fun! And they did not make the wrong choice as we were having fun playing monopoly deal(again?), pub games, indian poker and htht session! It was a great bonding session for the heroes! oh...u dun have to know who the biggest loser is...^o^

Time to go to bed! Hopefully get to blog about more events and of course our interaction with the boys next time! Kelvin signing off!